A very early contender for our album of the year was released yesterday by London-based WORRYWORRY via FolkBoy Records : a carefully curated 10-song record titled Worried about Worrying which fuses together artistry in its highest form, pained lyrical honesty and just sheer heart-wrenching beauty. An album for those looking for a little escape from... Continue Reading →
The Sound Sniffer are delighted to announce that the incredible Alex Francis will be joining us on the 19th of August for a truly spectacular night of rustic, upbeat songs to get your serotonin overflowing and your foot tapping alongside emerging star Celine Love. From the quaint Hertfordshire town of Hitchin, Alex Francis had a deep... Continue Reading →
Where do I start on this one? A lot has happened since the last instalment of the Post Lockdown Mixtape. Time has shunted by at pace and there's barely been time for a stock take. Next Monday this blog officially begins to transition into other realms and avenues. It will be the big day, the... Continue Reading →
Writing has taken the back seat a little as a new obsession takes hold. I am totally obsessed with booking gigs now! I mean, it’s not the worst obsession in the world – but it’s a very tricky one to control. I’m addicted.. as soon as one is pencilled in, I begin squirrelling away on... Continue Reading →
‘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 →
I'm aware there is still a portion of time left this year for a new song to arrive, sweep me off my feet and install itself as number one. However, I'm not much of a Christmas song kind of guy so I'm ploughing ahead regardless. I've got mixed emotions about 2021 - on one hand,... Continue Reading →
Sienna again! And this week I’ve got a banging Australian artist to recommend to all you lovely people. I miss a lot about home but one of the things that tops the list is the Aussie music scene, and specifically its focus on finding and unearthing new artists; all with brand new sounds and so... Continue Reading →
One of the simplest, but most incredible, joys in this life (in my opinion) is being reminded of an old song you once loved, but have since forgotten about. I doubt any of you would try and fight me on that but if you were about to, it’s not worth it I promise you; I... Continue Reading →
