Sniffing out the best new music
Stockholm is the home of the mega talented Elisif Norrman. We came across her wonderful single 'Women from the Baltic Sea' a couple of days ago here at Sniffer. It is a brilliantly comprised little tune that became an earwig instantly. Norrman's mystical vocals open it up and the rumbling intense instrumentation impress from then... Continue Reading →
David Keenan - Altar Wine. Dundalk native David Keenan is undoubtedly one of my favourite Irish artists in recent times. His pure & strong County Louth accent is a thing of beauty and this ruggedness sets him apart from other songwriters as a result. This week he has released a polished rework of the delicately... Continue Reading →
The sun is splitting the skies today in London, I am sitting in my garden, a cold brew sitting beside me on the table. Things are looking good. I stick on my speakers and lash on County Line Runner in the background. Could there be a better song to accompany the impending sunburn today? I... Continue Reading →
The Modern World is the musical vehicle of London based singer/songwriter Oli James. He has gathered an eclectic group of musical mavericks to accompany him on his journey, playing high octane visual live sets over the last few years. I hadn't heard of this band before last week but they are now mainstays on my... Continue Reading →
Gold Spectacles are a British music making duo doing big bits on their musical journey. Garnering heavy influence from the likes of anyone from Paul Simon to Phoenix, these two are making really sweet sounds from their modest bedroom studio. Their latest single Stranger Than You landed on my lap early last week and we... Continue Reading →
Irish four piece band Inhaler bring the refreshing Sunday night vibes tonight with their brand new single Ice Cream Sundae. Their sound is reminiscent of American rockers The War On Drugs in style! I have to admit that I am an absolute fiend for this style of Indie Rock! Ever since I heard 'Red Eyes'... Continue Reading →
One of my favourite artists emerging this year has undoubtedly been Taylor Wafford aka Blood Root. Her debut single Conversations blew us away here in London and was one of my most played tracks over the summer. She returns today with another sublime offering of her already trademark sound. This afternoon marks the release of... Continue Reading →
German band Xul Zolar were founded back in 2011 by singer Roland Rottel and guitar player/keyboardist Marin Geier. Their sound is as fresh as it gets - Your Ways is chirpy, uplifting and totally infectious. These lads were tipped as the next big thing in Germany when they first broke out. They have clearly gone... Continue Reading →
High octane, fast paced, rock and roll from Swedish duo, The John Johns. Outlaw is a groove that could easily fit into the Django Unchained movie soundtrack. These boys are releasing their stuff completely independently since 2018 - they get our seal of approval straight away. The duo take their influence from music from the... Continue Reading →
New York is our next stop for a really pleasant single from singer/songwriter Kira Metcalf. Lily is soft, sweet and delicate - this is a perfect accompaniment for a summer BBQ in the sun. It seems this song is more refined than her other releases on her 2018 album Indelicate. Lily is an accoustic offering... Continue Reading →
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