‘Beware the Ides of March!’ A Shakespearean Caesar was warned, but I feel the opposite. I welcome Spring with arms outstretched and the enrapture of a child on Christmas Eve. Spring brings with it a natural feeling of rejuvenation, hope and optimism that is as apparent as the new flowers that bloom. The sun that... Continue Reading →
The Sound Sniffer’s ‘Post’ Lockdown Mixtape #41
I've had a week of socialising this week - out for dinner, went to gigs, spoke to friends. It was basically a holiday week without boarding a plane, packing a bag or actually going anywhere. I think people forget to go on holidays where they live. We all associate holidays with travel but this week... Continue Reading →
Introducing Shire T : One Half of Maribou State Going Solo.
Hertfordshire is a great place. A little green version of myself moved over to the leafy pastures of this county back in 2015. Back then, I didn’t really have a bull’s notion what life was all about or what to be at with myself. Fast forward six years and I still haven’t completely nailed it,... Continue Reading →
The Sound Sniffer’s Lockdown Mixtape #29
The importance of a routine is so underestimated. Since arriving back in the UK again last month, life has been going okay to be fair. In times gone by I would waste plenty of time pondering what the magic formula for this was, but I don't need to, it is abundantly clear that the reason... Continue Reading →
London Duo Urchin & Ross K Team Up For New Single ‘Slow Game’
Leo Appleyard, aka Urchin, has been on The Sound Sniffer's radar for a couple of years now. He is one of London's finest producers in my book and it's always a pleasure taking in new music from him. About a week ago I was made aware of a new single due for release and was... Continue Reading →
In Conversation With: Melorman
Life has been really hectic over the last year or so - who could have predicted the year we've just had? I can't really complain too much, it was lockdown 2020 that pushed me into doing some really cool work from home. One of the most interesting projects I took on amidst the 'stay safe,... Continue Reading →
Felix Dreiser Returns With Another Tranquil Gem ‘Concise’
It's fair to say I'm a bit of a Felix Dreiser megafan. The German composer can do no wrong in my book. Sometimes a little bit of calm and ambience is just what the doctor ordered and Felix's new composition oozes chill. I just found his latest single 'Concise' this morning and listening to it's... Continue Reading →
The Sound Sniffer’s Lockdown Mixtape #20
When life resumes back to normal in June, I think I'll be referring back to these lockdown mixtapes again and again. It's been a mad time but, somehow, I think I'll miss the introverted days indoors. I mean, the life of a blogger is prodominantly established due to an urge of sheltering away from reality... Continue Reading →