“We thought we’d change a few letters around, and came up with Arliston” Chris Isaak’s ‘Wicked Game’ is one of my favourite songs ever and I have heard a few covers but nothing has grabbed my attention as much as Arliston’s take on this iconic song. The rippling piano underpins the whole track which takes […]

“Not only does this song have huge personal meaning for me, I think it’s one of the most beautiful love songs ever written“ You’ll probably be familiar with The Waterboys’ classic ‘How Long Will I Love You’ or even Ellie Goulding’s version, but you need to check out Katey Brooks’ incredible take on it. London-based […]

We don’t always use such definitions, but Alice Pisano’s version of Norwegian Pop group A-Ha’s 1984 hit single ‘Take On Me’ is one word…breathtaking. With a complete transformation of the song, using atmospheric reverb and delay effects on an arpeggiated guitar riff, reminiscent of Jeff Buckley’s captivating sound on his critically acclaimed 1994 album ‘Grace,’ […]

I did not know much about Sam Fender apart from that he was announced Brits Critics’ Choice Award Winner 2019, alongside artists such as Khalid and Sigrid. So when his rendition of Ariana Grande’s hit ‘Break up with your girlfriend… I’m Bored’ came up on my suggested videos I was intrigued. I wondered what an […]

‘Bizarre Love Triangle’ is the latest track from Nouvelle Vague, taken from their upcoming 24-track album ‘Rarities’, released next week. The Parisian collective released their eponymous debut album in 2004, which was very well received. After five studio albums and extensive global tours, Nouvelle Vague is now celebrating their fifteenth anniversary after becoming a global […]

Matty Carter + Ariel are the most interesting group to emerge for quite some time and everything they release has a deeper meaning. Their new cover of the iconic Michael Jackson hit ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ is inspired by the strength and leadership of victims of gun violence and racial injustice. The original track […]