Music Recommendation: Slowe: Unlocking the Potential of Lo-Fi

Photo by Seb JJ Peters https://www.sebjjp.com/ With the return of some pleasantly warm weather, It’s time to start building those soundtracks to take you through the long summer evenings. I’d suggest starting with Bristol-based, lo-fi inspired artist and producer Slowe. From a young age, Slowe has been writing and performing in bands. During a breakContinue reading “Music Recommendation: Slowe: Unlocking the Potential of Lo-Fi”

Trip the Light Fantastic: Expanding the Power of Orchestra.

Image courtesy of Pete Woodhead. On the 12th of April, I was lucky enough to find myself sitting in the Queen Elizabeth Hall at London’s Southbank Centre. I was there to experience a multi-sensory performance featuring the Bristol-based Paraorchestra and breakout ambient techno artist Surgeons Girl, also based in Bristol. Surgeons Girl’s influences include electronicContinue reading “Trip the Light Fantastic: Expanding the Power of Orchestra.”

The Art of Defining A Genre. Caravan Palace: Gangbusters Melody Club

On the 19th of October 2023, the loyal fans of the explosive electro-swing band Caravan Palace were unexpectedly given a treat in the form of the single MAD. It had been just over four years since fans last heard from the band and better yet, Caravan Palace announced a new album titled Gangbusters Melody ClubContinue reading “The Art of Defining A Genre. Caravan Palace: Gangbusters Melody Club”