When I decided to start writing these reviews I was wondering what I’d get to start with. My other big concern was whether I’d be able to write something interesting about something without being an arsehole about it. Luckily both answers came with this first review. You see, I have been lucky enough to get… Read more

Hangover City On first listen, this has a light, poppy feel. Emma’s voice is warm and rich and although she never falls into the trap of showing off, the power in her voice sits nicely as a potential. You can hear it is there if she needs to use it, but the lyrical honesty of… Read more

I first became aware of Conor when a mutual friend sent me a link to his new single “Do You Think You’re In Love?”. I’m always optimistic and find enthusiasm in hearing new music, so was more than happy to give it a listen. I don’t know what I was expecting, but it definitely wasn’t… Read more

OK, so the next song that popped into our shared inbox here at About Sound was this debut offering from acclaimed music artist Sam Barnes. Sam is originally from North Wales and has written music for the S4C detective drama Hinterland. In fact, if you go to Sam’s website, the first thing you are greeted… Read more

There is unequivocally no better music genre suited to the sun than reggae, ok Calypso maybe, but reggae is definitely right up there. So it’s fitting that as I put Codewalkers new single “The Way We Go” on for the first time, the sun should peer through my window. Unfortunately it’s 11am on a Monday… Read more