Life is not easy on us. There are twists and turns all over the shop and coping with it all, whether it’s resolving what troubles us, or finding some temporary sanctuary in the midst of the hurt and madness, can be a real challenge. None of the five artists Continue Reading
Music
Now this is music #82: The xx, Contessa, SOFI TUKKER, Matoma & Becky Hill, Half Waif
Life is a complicating thing. Depending on events or circumstances, we are either happily content, in pain, in love, unsure of what’s next or a mixture of all or none. Regardless of where life might have deposited you and what you’re dealing with, these five artists are proof that Continue Reading
Celebrate diversity: Eurovision gets ready for this year’s epic event
The Eurovision Song Contest began in 1956 as a means of cementing new bonds of European togetherness, forged in the ashes of World War Two, using music and song to draw people together in peaceful intent. While you could argue that things haven’t always been peaceful in ensuing years, Continue Reading
Beyond La La Land: the top ten toe-tapping film musicals (curated article)
In the Great Depression, movies were an escape from life, and musicals gave audiences hope that things would get better. The recent release of La La Land – a contemporary twist on a classic formula – has reignited interest in the musical genre. At the Golden Globes this week, Continue Reading
Now this is music #81: Maggie Rogers, Ama Lou, Grandtheft/Delaney Jane, Tanukichan, Tom Misch
Life can feel like SO MUCH sometimes. It’s hard to catch your breath, to stop and think and take a good look around and think about what’s happening to you, what it all means and where it might take you. That’s why we have artists like the beguiling five Continue Reading
Play it again, Sam! My favourite songs of 2016
I cannot imagine a life without music. It is quite literally the soundtrack to my day, adding lustre to the banality of commuting, providing melodic breaks to otherwise frantic work days and making parties, dinners and just time alone that much richer with atmosphere-enhancing tunes. And unlike many people Continue Reading
On 12th day of Christmas … I listened to Christmas Party by She & Him
There’s an earthy loveliness to pretty much everything She & Him records. With their retro jazz cabaret sensibilities in high gear, and an ability to channel the very essence of Christmas through each and every song, this is on full display on their second festive album Christmas Party kicks off Continue Reading
On 8th day of Christmas … I listened to Wonderland by Sarah McLachlan
There is an exquisite beauty to Sarah McLachlan’s voice no matter what she is singing. Frankly she could sing her way through the tax code and I daresay it would sound heavenly. Thankfully she has chosen to channel her beautifully emotive voice to delivering up 11 new Christmas tracks Continue Reading
Now this is music festive chill: Jai Wolf, ECHOS, Jordan Rakei, NxWorries, Whilk and Misty
So you’ve been busy, what with decking the halls, falalalalalalalala-ing and watching chestnuts roast on an open fire – not to mention all those sleigh rides and worrying about how cold it is outside – and things don’t look like slowing too soon. Behold the festive stress reducer – Continue Reading
Now this is music #80: Cruel Youth, Luna Shadows, VHS Collection, Kimbra, Handsome Ghost
Christmas may be less than a month away, and festive music may be everywhere you go but that shouldn’t be your sole source of musical sustenance during December (and this is from someone who adores Christmas music). So try out these five amazingly-talented, clever artists who don’t just deliver Continue Reading