Mick Birchall Reviews

Running this blog, I come across a wide variety of diverse and interesting artists. Today on the chopping block is LA-based blues act, Edgard . Their technical skill is excellent and the music in quite interesting to listen to. The musicality on display has so much emotion to it and a lot of weight, which I found to be compelling enough to keep listening. The new EP  Live @ Bedrock  is a fantastically captured performance in which you really get a sense of what he is like in a live setting with his full band. You get a real sense of their presence and musicianship and it honestly makes me want to see them live on stage.  The album is well produced with the sound coming through clear. The wonderfully silky and smooth tone and fantastic production make this EP a fun and engaging listening experience. The band's approach is unique as they mix up their blues and jazz stylings to create a really nice tone. There's definitel...

For a while now I've wanted to write a new blog feature, beyond just reviews and interviews. Something where I can just wax lyrical about my favourite music. This is the first in what hopes to be an ongoing series. So, after taking a deep dive into her music and examining her recent output I just wanted to take some time to talk about why I listen to singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt . The Scottish songstress has been on my playlist for a while. Whenever I need something soulful and filled with emotion, I know I can rely on her music to raise my spirits. There is a truth and an honesty to her songs and she manages to find a way to cut through the nitty-gritty and give her listeners poetically beautifully lyrics and music that oozes with atmosphere. I will say, I can hear why she was able to gain a foothold with those early EP's. Even then, her music has that troubadour styling to it and there is always going to be a fan base for that style of music. However, considering that ...

Following the release of their new single Damn Thang.  I took the opportunity to speak with the band Woodfish  and really learn what makes them tick as a unit. In this interview, we talk about the new song, what's coming in the pipeline for the band, their thoughts on crowd-funding and their local music scene in New Jersey. I also managed to catch a few words with the director of the  Damn Thang  music video, Ernst Bernard at HelloYoung Films . Where he talks about turning the song into a visual story for all to enjoy. You've recently released your newest single "Damn Thang". Could you tell me a bit about the songs and how it all came together? Steve: You see with Woodfish we've had a lot of line up problems over the years. Problems with singers, guitarists etc. You know, pretty typical of any rock n roll band. So, I had this idea for a song that was solely for the bass guitar. At first, I was not the singer for Woodfish, I was always the bassist and...