Interview: Sano Hill

Sano Hill is an Irish singer-songwriter who explores everything from social issues to the simple emotions that shape life. His influences range widely from U2, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Jeff Buckley and Radiohead and Hill’s sound incorporates a multitude of genres from jazz and blues to rock and folk. As a result, his music is never restrictive to a genreContinue reading “Interview: Sano Hill”

Interview: Charles Kieny of CKRAFT

Band Members: Guitar: Antoine Morisot Bass: Marc Karapetyan Drums: William Bur Accordion: Charles Kieny Saxophone: Theo Nguyen Duc Long CKRAFT are a Metal/Jazz band that craft elaborate path-breaking tunes pushing through barriers and borrowing from multiple genres even calling back to melodies from medieval (Gregorian) music. The instrumental lineup brings their listeners to face toContinue reading “Interview: Charles Kieny of CKRAFT”

Interview: Cody James

Cody James is a Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who brings warm and fuzzy pop rock supported by jazz and blues influences with a bit of Midwestern. He first started learning guitar at 7 and dreamt of becoming a ‘rock star’, and looked up to bands like Kiss, Nirvana and Black Sabbath. For 15 years he touredContinue reading “Interview: Cody James”

Interview: Steve Skidmore (Skidders)

Steve Skidmore, aka Skidders is a solo artist as well as a writer, producer and guitarist. He was born in Smethwick, in the Black Country at the centre of England and plays the guitar with vocalist Sammi Roberts and is in the critically acclaimed acoustic duo, Bukechi. Skidders is also a session musician, playing electric, acousticContinue reading “Interview: Steve Skidmore (Skidders)”

Interview: Takar Nabam

Takar Nabam is an Indian singer songwriter who combines mellow alt rock references with Indian folk music to create a soulful amalgamation of liberating grooves, jazzy riffs and dreamy vocals. From India’s Arunachal Pradesh region bordering Tibet, Takar’s music embodies the belief that it’s the journey that matters, and not where it should eventually leadContinue reading “Interview: Takar Nabam”

Interview: Christopher Taylor

Christopher Taylor is a singer/songwriter based in Yorkshire with lyrical, folk-influenced songs flowing freely between pop, rock, and jazz with his own unique, accessible approach whilst never doing the same thing twice. Chris as he likes to be known was awarded The Akademia Music Award for Best Pop Rock EP in February 2016 for the ‘Chasing Rainbows’ EP. Whilst his singles ‘Meet Me On The Horizon’ and ‘How beautiful you are’ won best Folk/Pop song Akademia Award in that same year.

Single Reviews: No Tomorrow

You may remember when I reviewed this artist when he went under the name of Ade Fabola. He now goes by Dr Fabola but for those who haven’t read my previous review here is a brief overview. Dr Fabola is a Manchester based singer/songwriter whose upbeat acoustic pop is entwined with rootsy folk, world music and jazz. He has drawn comparisons to artists such as Tracy Chapman and Jack Johnson due to his finger picking technique and smooth vocals. Recently Ade released his track ‘No Tomorrow’.