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Acoustic Pop Rock

Miss Garbo avert archetypes in their latest love song, ‘Every Other Week’.

Posted on 2 June 2021

South London’s soul outfit, Miss Garbo, released their latest single, Every Other Week, on May 21st; the founding members, Louise O’Hara and Andy Chapman have exactly what it takes to become the Sonny & Cher of this generation.

The easy guitar melodies coalesce with the ardent harmonic ebbs and flow from O’Hara’s endlessly mesmerising vocals as they stay true to the storytelling style of folk while incorporating elements of soul-pop.

Every Other Week is dedicated to anyone who has been in a complex romantic situation. Given that Monogamy isn’t a one size fits all kind of affair anymore, it is incredibly refreshing to hear this social paradigm shift reflected honestly in one of the most relatable love songs that you’ll hear this year.

Every Other Week is available to stream and download on all major platforms via this link.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Danny Mortimer is back with new indie rock single ‘Just Like Before’

Posted on 10 August 2020

Blending heartfelt lyrics with big sing-along choruses the Moray based singer-songwriter Danny Mortimer has been attracting attention thanks to his music throughout Scotland and beyond. He returns with his new beautiful song called ‘Just Like Before‘.

The first in a series of double sided singles released by Danny Mortimer, with the B-Side ‘Another Light‘. This is an indie rocker who likes to get the vibe alive and he rocks in the door here with this new single. This is a message to enjoy the small things in life as one day you will realize that they were big moments in your life.

‘Just Like Before‘ from Danny Mortimer is the journey to find life’s fulfillment in doing the things we love. It feels like there are a few songs in one here which makes this such a fascinating listen. Finding our way through life with an energetic sound wins the day on this indie-pop single that has a positive message.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Mari – Natural Desires: Evocatively Absolving Acoustic Pop Rock

Posted on 26 July 2020

Natural Desires was the 2019 debut single from up and coming Pop singer-songwriter Mari. If the release slipped you by, there’s no better time to delve into her evocatively powerful sound. With an EP in the works, there are plenty more powerful soundscapes to come.

Following the success of Natural Desires, Mari released two subsequent singles Wrong Places and End Up with You. Yet, Natural Desires remains the best introduction to her frill-free, soulfully arrestive sound which manages to ooze both purity and maturity.

Rather than attempting to stay ahead of the curve, with Natural Desires, Mari took her sound right back to the roots of Pop Rock to ensure instant accessibility. As for the commercial potential, that can be found in her natural vocal harmonies which will stay with you long after the light and tender single has faded to a close.

If you like to have your finger on the pulse of hot up and coming talent, get her on your radar.

Natural Desires is available to stream via all major platforms through this link.

Review by Amelia Vandergast