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Discovery: Mystic Waxx

10/05/2022 Graeme Smith

Mystic Waxx are a London-based electronic pop duo who have caught my ear through their new single which explores the world of destructive relationships. It’s called Sweet Words.

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EP Review: The Lowtones – Front Row Empty

28/04/202205/05/2022 Graeme Smith

The Lowtones are a five-piece indie rock act who hail from Norwich and formed just before the world closed down to deal with Covid-19. With things opening back up, they’re hitting the stage and have just released their debut EP Front Row Empty. Here’s my track by track review.

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EP Review: May Roze – Heal

11/04/202213/04/2022 Graeme Smith

May Roze is a Swiss-born, London-based electronic pop singer songwriter who has just released her debut EP. Used to process an emotionally difficult part of her life, it’s called Heal. Here’s my track by track review.

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Album Review: Drew Worthley & No Spinoza – Maxim

05/04/202211/04/2022 Graeme Smith

Maxim is the new collaborative album between Worthing-based folk pop artist Drew Worthley and York’s own No Spinoza, real name Thomas Pearson. With ten tracks all reimagining childhood nursery rhymes, it seemed to be an intriguing prospect. Here’s my track by track review.

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Discovery: Shumaq

31/03/202231/03/2022 Graeme Smith

Shumaq is a Florida, USA-based artist who brings together indie and bedroom pop with hip-hop to produce a sound like no other. He’s just hit my radar through his bright and breezy new track Savannah.

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EP Review: Betty Reed – Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned (Acoustic Version)

29/03/202230/03/2022 Graeme Smith

Betty Reed is a folk pop singer songwriter based in Nashville, USA. Her new collection of tracks are acoustic versions of her 2021 EP Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned, which explore her journey through depression, from the dark to the light. Here’s my track by track rundown.

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Discovery: The Dirty Beat

02/03/202203/03/2022 Graeme Smith

Hailing from Canada, The Dirty Beat are a heavy folk act who create music that fans of Silver Mt. Zion would appreciate. Their latest dystopian piece is called The Iron Wall.

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Video: Sw3aTy Sam – Black Hole

28/02/202202/03/2022 Graeme Smith

Black Hole is the new track from Saint John, Canada-based emo rap artist Sw3aTy Sam. Fans of the cult Netflix sci-fi series Dark may recognise some of the imagery in its video.

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Discovery: James The Seventh

16/02/2022 Graeme Smith

Hailing from Philadelphia, USA, James The Seventh is a alternative pop-rock singer songwriter who is currently making a splash on Tik Tok. It’s easy to see why with her infectious sound. Her latest release is called The Moon.

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