Sniffing out the best new music
It's the first of November - turn on the heat, fill the water bottles - get the woolly hats and scarves knitted. We've literally teleported through 2021 at rapid speed. Gigs returned in the Summer and London has swiftly returned to itself again - the highlight gig of my year thus far has to be... Continue Reading →
Back in 2017 I went to Eurosonic Festival in Groningen - it's a trip myself and friends try to make every year. It's the coolest showcase music weekend I've found and always throws up some special memories. One standout moment from 2017's event was Hak Baker's performance in a small old-fashioned school hall type venue... Continue Reading →
I was thinking about lavender again last week. As I scrolled through their Spotify releases for the twentieth time this year I realised they only had eleven minutes of music released altogether so far (Peppermint, Home:so:long, Constantly, Blue) . That's ridiculous. They've put me under a spell and I'm not the only one. The lads... Continue Reading →
Another five events were held at the venue last week. Monday is a day for re-fuelling, re-charging and re-discovering the music that makes me smile. I'm physically exhausted from organising weddings here but this summer rush was predicted and thankfully it's passing by at a rapid pace. Things settle down again in October but until... Continue Reading →
Here is a new idea: let's push the brand new music to one side for a second and focus on the songs that have been on heavy rotation over the last twelve months. The 'Most Cherished Finds' feature will shine a bright light on the most precious songs that have become essential mainstays in all... Continue Reading →
YAWA are an Irish duo worth keeping a close eye on if you are into an indie sounds sculpted for a beach/holiday playlist. Their sound is caught somewhere in-between the bubbly and vibrant style of early Two Door Cinema Club and the bass driven sound of Mystery Jets. The talented duo consists of Harry and... Continue Reading →
This series has been running all through Lockdown and is aimed at promoting the very best songs written during this turbulent era. Today is episode twenty-four and captures three new instrumental tunes of varied styles. The blog will be ramping back up to pre-lockdown levels as soon as things get back to normal but for... Continue Reading →
Over the last few years I've had a small little obsession with Dublin's musical brethren Ye Vagabonds and their rustic and gravelly vocal style. For me, legends like Ronnie Drew and Shane McGowan will be remembered eternally for their lifework - but in recent years, with the likes of the aformentioned Vagabonds supplying high end... Continue Reading →
I've been living in London for just over five years now and have seen lots and lots of creative things ranging from street art to bold architecture. I mean, this city is unrivalled as a place for creatives to flourish isn't it? When it comes to music though, I haven't quite seen anything like London... Continue Reading →
A couple of years ago, my mother returned home from work with a big beaming smile on her face. As she walked into the kitchen, she placed a little CD down on the dinner table before announcing its origin. ''A lovely guy came over to me in town and gave me this album, stick it... Continue Reading →
The Sound Sniffer 