Today has been a weird day! I woke up to the striking and bizarre news that Donald Trump is advocating doctors to trial his idea of injecting disinfectant, to treat COVID19. We all would be forgiven for lying back down, putting the covers over our heads and praying for better times. It really is a... Continue Reading →
New Single Review | Sun Shy Boy – Color of Home
Happy Monday everyone. It feels like years since we were allowed out of the house. This is the perfect time to change old habits and take up those passion projects that real-life commitments infringed on. What I have found out recently is that I enjoy walking, I don't enjoy running and that going to the... Continue Reading →
Single Review | Stevie Ray – Nothing But Love
We end the day with a really nice and chilled tune coming out of LA this week from Stevie Ray. Nothing But Love features vocals from Kristina Urgel and a verse from J.Lately. I haven't listened to rap in a ridiculously long time. Listening to G-Unit and Flipmode Squad when I was a pup was... Continue Reading →
Single Review | Paddy Dennehy – Abednego | New Irish Music
Its been a little while since I dipped my toe in some new Irish music. The problem with being based over in London is that I feel obliged to support London based musicians for the growth of the brand. Recently, finding music from my own homeland has been put on the back-burner. I'll will nip... Continue Reading →
Bad Flamingo / Bad Apple
I have been listening to the musical musings of Bad Flamingo for a couple of months now. The superbly chilled duo are back yet again with another high level tune to sooth the pallet this evening. Last Friday they released their latest master-stroke - 'Bad Apple'. There hasn't been a 'bad apple' amidst any of... Continue Reading →
Album Review | Jonny Ong / Visions of the Aquatic (2019)
It's not often I embark on a whole album review here on The Sound Sniffer - I save these pieces for the albums that really take a hold of me. Jonny Ong sent me a track called 'Lost at Sea' from his album 'Visions of the Aquatic' last week and I got childishly excited about... Continue Reading →
Hannah Elkins / Cloud Nine
Written by: Nick Corbin "Cloud Nine" is a title sure to peak the interest of any fan of soulful music through the decades, evoking memories of the Motown Classic made famous by The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight et al.However, this modern gem, written and performed by up-and-coming songstress Hannah Elkins, brings a welcome freshness... Continue Reading →
PREMIERE // Fantasy 15 Release Their Official Video For ‘The Menace’.
https://youtu.be/eezOWPDgnGg Philadelphia is the home of futuristic funk groupย Fantasy 15. They have been gracing us here with their groovy singles recently. I'm really humbled and proud to give you all first eyes on Fantasy 15's latest trippy official video. We are delighted to join them on their latest intergalactic funk adventure. Fantasy 15ย are the house... Continue Reading →
Coracle // Naoshima Island
Coracle is the solo electronic project of Leeds born, Tokyo based, pianist Jonathan Doherty. He has been around the block within the music world since 2014, in this time, he has received numerous plaudits from respected outlets such as BBC Introducing and BBC Radio. His latest single Naoshima Island has just surfaced to the public... Continue Reading →
The Swoons // Conspiracy of Silence
Today marks the release of the highly awaited new single from culturally diverse group The Swoons. Conspiracy of Silence is the third and most eagerly awaited single yet from these mega talented lads. Who are The Swoons? The Swoons are a four-piece of supreme quality that will be taking over they airwaves pretty soon! Uniquely... Continue Reading →