The first thing that strikes me about Charlotte Young’s EP is how American it sounds. The production on Blown Away is so identifiable with the kind of modern country coming from across the pond that one could easily think she is part of the US scene. It is […]
Captivating right from the melodic intro, you know Hurt People will be a treat throughout. If you are familiar with Brandon Stansell then you know you are going to get an emotive, believable and lyrically relatable piece of art. The truth and pain in Brandon’s voice makes you […]
After my first visit to Buckle & Boots Festival twelve months ago, I was expecting to find myself making another trip to Whitebottom Farm again this year. But of course, like so many others, the event succumbed to the lockdown restrictions imposed by the coronavirus and was initially […]
Nashville based pop-country singer Madysyn is already taking the music industry by storm with her exceptional vocals, sweet nature and all round talent. Already attracting the attention of critics, Madysyn has also gained a massive following across the globe and has a loyal following in Germany and the […]
Today, UK band The Fatherline have released their latest single This Work Is A Drug. The melodic anthem is instantly loveable and highly memorable. Tim Prottey-Jones‘ vocals are wonderfully powerful and incredibly passionate. The emotion in his voice is very believable and proves why he had so much […]
Instagram informed me that Twinnie was going live. It was an album launch party with a difference. With a sofa instead of a stage, and an audience loud with comments instead of cheers, the release of Hollywood Gypsy was being celebrated with a long since opened bottle of […]
Rachel Reinert has been a favourite to BOON for many years, even before we started. One of the strongest vocals in country music, Rachel brings such a delightful tone to her music and a powerfully emotive feel that makes you believe every word she sings. In a time […]
Review by Maura Sutton The third year of The Nashville Meets London residency series kicked off tonight at PizzaExpress Live in Holborn, introduced by the festival’s co-founder Peter Conway. Just as the name indicates, the series is designed to showcase the best new (and sometimes not so new!) […]
It’s been quite a while since Lady Antebellum‘s music has excited me like this. That’s not to say that their last few albums were bad but I just found them lacking that true Lady A Magic that made them one of the best bands in the world. Right […]
With catchy chorus lines, infectious instrumentation, and superb storytelling, Vic Allen’s new EP is a tantalising revelation. Each of its four tracks has been distilled to perfection, producing a lyrical clarity that benefits from a paired back production. Title track Enough exemplifies this, its unpretentious bass line and […]
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