EP review: Calum Gilligan - Maybe Half A Lifetime... but it takes only 5 (songs) to make you fall in love with the troubadour's scenic and atmospherically intimate music for good

'Must be great to hear new music all the time' is what recently came up in a conversation with a singer/songwriter I had about my daily routines. And to be frank here, it is. 

Soft notes and sparkling spirit - it takes 5 to strike a chord

carpe carmina celebrates Part VII: Make a wish and it comes true

Once born from a solemn wish – to share the music I adore – carpe carmina has grown into something truly beautiful, something really powerful for me, maybe for you, too.

carpe carmina celebrates VI (feat. Paul Lynch)

carpe carmina celebrates V (feat. Chloe Foy)

carpe carmina celebrates IV (feat. Eoín Agnew)

carpe carmina celebrates III (feat. Dom Major)

carpe carmina celebrates II (feat. Calan Mai)

carpe carmina celebrates (feat. Luna Tides)

For music is a source of joy, it shall be cherished, it shall be celebrated. And that's exactly what is done on carpe carmina, with every word written, with every song raised (luckily enough not by yours truly). It's what has been happening over here for 6 years now which makes the celebration of music itself a worthy cause to celebrate, don't you agree?  ...

Interview: Thom Morecroft's exciting and eventful journey from acting to songwriting, hosting open mic nights and releasing his third full-length album

It's a handful of firsts for Thom Morecroft ahead of his album release: 

Getting started on a high: 5 singles to make you feel euphoric

photo courtesy of Crea Café

There's comes a compelling charm with new music, especially with those which sees the light of day at what is considered the dawn of a new beginning to many (also known as new year's eve). And though some of us might have let go off well-intended resolutions already or simply realised that change isn't bound to moving from one date to another but comes with self-awareness and determination, most of us probably haven't thought of music being brought into the world this early on sets the tone for what is yet to come, for what is to be expected from artists in the sum of twelve months. Let's say it's a somewhat binding sonic signature, one to attest quality and heart, one to leave a good and lasting impression on the listener, one, above all, to keep the audience intrigued and interested, to keep it hooked and entranced. So let's see if these six singer/songwriters manage to get and maintain your attention deservedly.