Norwich based Malaya Blue has a new album out on tomorrow. Its been a long time coming. It has been well worth the wait. ‘Still’ is the result of a collaboration with Dennis Walker – American blues producer, songwriter and bass player extraordinaire, best known for his work with Robert Cray and BB King. This …
If, like me you have a lot of experience of life, you may well remember that when new fangled stereo sound-producing devices became readily available there was something quite special about discovering a band who produced sounds which alternated from left speaker to right. ‘Come A Little Closer’ is the opening track of ‘Kiss The …
The only complaint I can level at this release is that it is only four songs long. Oh but they are four beautiful songs! The EP opens with Lachlan’s restrained guitar straining at the leash as it introduces Vikki’s vocals – something very Fleetwood Mac-esque that I can’t put my finger on… yet. You can …
No strangers to us here at Grapevine, The Silburys have morphed from a duo into a quartet. Founding members David Stainer and Scott Dolling have been joined by Diz Deacon and Martin Linford. The addition of a rhythm section gives a much rockier feel to their brand of folk. The cover of Jethro Tull’s ‘Living …
Supported by a very cleverly produced music video, Casual from this four piece Cambridgeshire band is punchy, punky, rocky and very very deep – something we don’t talk about, just a sign of the times… Relationships – a conversation we could do without… I mean who wouldn’t be a bit miffed if you had …
I have to own up, first time I saw this woman perform live it was one of those WOW moments. She is deserving of her Best Female Solo Awards at the NMG awards in 2017 and 2018. I make no apologies for featuring her music again in MtyE. She has been writing, producing, and recording …
Because of my connection with a recording studio in London I came across Essex based Rayowa and their funkilicious debut single Better Man. This is an uplifting disco infused sound created by three brothers Dan, Reece and Luke who are appearing at Craig Charles Funky Christmas Party in London on 7 Dec… I may have …
And now for a band I have yet to see live. My how the msl grows and grows – 2020 is going to be a busy one by the looks of it. Fishclaw are a Suffolk / Essex collective of seven musicians who, for sake of geographical ease, call Colchester home. Is there such as …
In truth I got a bit fed up reading Gaffa Tape Sandy’s excellent reviews – then I saw them play live and, you know what, it was all true! They are good, no doubt about it. Family Mammal calls itself an EP but with eight tracks it falls into is it/ is it not an …
This is a band that were new to me until recently. I came across them at one of the most excellent TMT gigs run by Epic Studios in Norwich. Fronted by Norfolk based John Fisher, this set of two sister albums is a debut set for the band released in August. Well, if you have …