Reviews
‘Rain’- Forgotten Garden, turning heartbreak into a slow-moving storm
Some songs are able to capture the exact moment a relationship ends. While others explore the aftermath, when the initial […]
‘Goodbye’- Andrew Cushin, striking gold with a powerful anthem
Over these last few years, Andrew Cushin has steadily transformed from one of the North East’s most promising young songwriters […]
‘Hollyhocks’- Henry Nielsen, painting beautiful portraits of life’s quiet outsiders
Over these last few years, it feels as though the resurgence of folk-inspired songwriting has often leaned heavily on nostalgia. […]
‘Original Grace’- PRTLND, turning self-doubt into momentum
The most compelling songs about change rarely concern themselves with grand revolutions. More often, they focus on the quieter moments; […]
‘Desert Island Daydream’- Stomp Box Choir, finding strength and escape
Stomp Box Choir’s ‘Desert Island Daydream’ arrives with a quiet sense of confidence. Rather than leaning into the more dramatic tendencies often […]
‘Somewhere Between Leaving’- Citizen Smith, capturing life’s quiet heartbreaks
There’s a warmth running through Citizen Smith’s ‘Somewhere Between Leaving’ that feels increasingly rare in modern guitar music. It’s the sound of musicians […]













