Rock

Midland railway release A song for Hannah-Beth

6th Jun 2022 — 1 Comment

A song that explores the excitement and fear that comes with love. When we enter something new we tend to take our baggage with us, bringing old memories to taint the new ones, our own insecurities spoiling new experiences.

Midland Railway

On the surface this song echoes the fun, entertaining tune heard in their previous track, Pokemon adventure, but the narrative this Nottinghamshire quintet explores are more complex than first heard.

A song for Hannah-Beth.

When someone shows us an unexpected amount of love it may cause us to topple, to wonder why this person has placed us so proudly upon this pedestal. When we believe we are not good enough we doubt that we can ever be loved. This may cause us to pull ourselves away from a genuine embrace, to hide our face and clamour for an escape. It is not the love for them we desire to leave but the lack of love in our self.

With more songs in the works it’s exciting to see what this band will produce next. Read about their previous work here or listen to my podcast to experience the witty humour and history this band posses that fuels their lyrics .

REVIEWED:USER ABUSER by Albany

4th May 2022 — 1 Comment
Albany
USER ABUSER Albany

This new single demands a live rendition with the crowd in full throttle mosh pit, headbanging and pogoing. The lyrics may be disorientating as lines blur between who the ‘user abuser’ is but this dizziness may be a deliberate attempt to reflect situations in which a manipulator twists scenarios to stunt you, leaving you struggling between who you are and who you are having to be because of this person, but the message is clear, it’s time to move on from this environment, even though this song will stick around.

The punchy attitude from Daniel Sharatt on the drums drumbeat permeates this piece reminding a listener to stand tall in the face of adversity. This is echoed by the guitar riffs and amplified by Matt Duke’s powerful vocals. Together the track produced is dominant, catchy and in need of a repeat listen.

This is the third release from Albany’s post covid studio sessions with more exciting music in the works it is Inspiring to see this band EVOLVE.

Meet Kelly Gelder and discover the power of music

15th Apr 2022 — Leave a comment
Kelly Gelder taken by Mollie Higgins.

Do you dream of revisiting earlier times, find yourself reminiscing over those final goodbyes and still blushing at that first kiss? Certain songs take us there, back to the arms of lovers no longer with us, back to the laughter of a youthful friendships, or even back to your first nights out, although when you find a song strong enough for you to recall what happens on dirty dancefloors let me know.

We’ve all had Deja vu, a fleeting scent of an old teacher’s perfume, the burning rubber of our childhood playground but music is different. Kelly Gelder describes it as a time capsule, powerful enough to evoke tears that leave you smiling once the song fades out. 

In my podcast episode ,with Kelly, we discuss the intensity of sound, pop/punk icons such as Miley Cyrus and Avril Lavigne as well as some sound advice to aspiring artists.Listen to it here.

Kelly recalls an emotional piece that poured out of her once she sat at her piano.With no preparation or plan a song that left her sobbing flew out of her, the words, the melody and structure cascading from her fingertips. A sign of true talent, proving you do not always need to sweat for hours restricting yourself to a routine to produce something, you can not restrain creativity.

EVOLVE MUSIC Podcast

Her love for music was consolidated when she was eight and her father surprised her with a trip to see Avril Lavigne, adorned with in Claire’s accessories finest, the neon pink hair extensions and fingerless net gloves (We have all been there), she was inspired to learn the drums. Now studying classical music at University, she teaches piano as well as practising new songs for three hours a day.

All that and she’s preparing for an upcoming gig on the 22nd of April at the  Primrose Pub in Leeds where she will be supporting The distance UK. It starts at 8pm and tickets are £4 on the door. Kelly will be performing originals as well as covers so make sure you’re there.

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