Album Review
NEEB drops a creative renaissance with its soulful summer masterpiece, “Take To The Sky”
NEEB is a band hitting its creative stride with an exhilarating vibe that thrives on collaboration and innovation, as evidenced by its latest single, “Take To The Sky.” The magic is an intoxicating blend of soulful jazz and chilled summer grooves, offering listeners a serene musical journey. The song, released under Shy Bairn Records, marks a significant milestone for the band, showcasing the sultry percussive genius of Martin Ditcham, a renowned songwriter known for his work with ‘Talk Talk,’ who joined forces with NEEB after a serendipitous encounter with their legendary drummer in London.
The most striking feature of this track is undoubtedly Jasmine Weatherill’s mesmerizing vocal performance. Initially a guest artist, Jasmine has seamlessly transitioned to a fully-fledged integral part of NEEB, and her growth within the band is evident. Her smooth, alluring vocals add an unmistakable layer of finesse to NEEB’s already rich instrumentation, blending seamlessly with the band’s delightful signature mix of funky basslines, intoxicating rhythms, Rhodes piano, synths, and drones.
The lush harmonies and overall charm of “Take To The Sky” lay the rhythmic groundwork for NEEB’s creative synergy. The ensemble musicianship of the band’s members, Tony Waite, Mark Lloyd, Jasmine Weatherill, and Mark Hand, are evidently in full creative mode, bouncing ideas and feeding off each other’s enthusiasm. The outcome underscores a fresh and profoundly engaging auditory experience that flawlessly embodies their musical evolution and dynamic vitality. It demonstrates the finest guitar proficiency, beckoning listeners to unwind and savor the relish moment of a sun-drenched day infused with a tranquil ambiance.
Having performed alongside renowned artists like Pee Wee Ellis, Gong, and Alabama 3 and gracing major festival stages, including Glastonbury and Freerotation, NEEB is no stranger to captivating audiences. With the release of “Take To The Sky,” they continue to push their creative boundaries, setting high expectations for their upcoming album. This single sets a promising precedent that particularly appeals to jazz fans with a soulful, summer-infused groove.
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Album Review
Ty Wilson delivers grit and heart on new country album “Northern Heart, Southern Soul”
Ty Wilson’s “Northern Heart, Southern Soul” arrives like a long stretch of open highway at sunset as an honest, contemplative, and strategic ballad. Wilson’s eight-song LP marks the end of a project that melds his Canadian roots with the time-tested sounds of Southern country and Americana.
To give the album its sound, Wilson enlisted Nashville-based producer and drummer Jay Tooke, who has worked with groups such as The Steel Woods, Randy Houser, and Wyatt Flores. Production and engineering were handled by Edgewater Music Group, which is based in Texas, and the result is a brief but potent album that embraces the Southern sound he cherishes while retaining Wilson’s unique storytelling.
Always wanting to release a full-length album, Wilson has accomplished that with “Northern Heart, Southern Soul,” and its tied-together story reflects themes of perseverance, love, and contemplation. “Chasin’ Headlights“ is dedicated to his fiancée, a rock that sustains him on his busy touring schedule. It captures the silent grit that accompanies a life on the road. The album’s second single, “Alabama Way,“ is an unabashed nod to the Southern influences on the album after Wilson’s Red Dirt-informed sound.
Filling out the emotional spectrum of this album are songs like “Good Thing Goin’” and “Missin’ the Boat,“ which indulge happy thoughts about romance and momentum, alongside deeper rumination on regret and fidelity in works like “Can’t Live Without Her.“ “Knew You Then,“ with Mason Keck, brings a reflective edge as it reminisces about relationships and the passage of time.
One of the best songs on the album is “Born to Lose,” and it’s a testament to the power of classic country storytelling. The power of hard times and perseverance underlies this song, which serves as a stirring reminder that some of the most poignant voices in populist music are born of struggle. The final song, “Glory, When I Win,” is equally good and provides a triumphant emotional payoff. The song really demonstrates how difficult it is for independent artists to break through. They have to cope with failure and keep going, hoping the next mile will be a winner.
“Northern Heart, Southern Soul” is a brief work at just 26 minutes and 40 seconds long, and it’s about keeping it real. It illustrates how a northern identity and southern influence can coexist, proving that exceptional country music has no geographical boundaries.
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Album Review
Saint Escape sets the past on fire with latest release “Look At What You Made”
Saint Escape isn’t here to reconcile the past, they’re here to torch it. Now, with the release of their new single “Look At What You Made,” Saint Escape have unleashed a punishing, nu-metal-infused anthem that just sounds like an equal measure of reckoning and release. It is loud, confrontational, and honest, exactly what a purging rock record should be.
Produced and mixed by Joe Rickard, Starset, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, the track delivers a tight punch that fuses wild aggression and arena-sized power. “Look At What You Made” doesn’t stop. Rickard’s slick production redoubles Saint Escape’s raw edge rather than sanding it down, and the song takes on a huge, modern rock sound without losing its bite.
“Look At What You Made” is a primal response to toxic authority figures, the kind who kept order through fear, misinformation, and control, and knew where best to leave emotional scars. On “Look At What You Made,” the anger boiling beneath the surface becomes something purposeful, an anthem for anyone who’s been moulded by manipulation and left in its wake. The effect is communal shake-off, a determination not to be shaped by the past.
And lead vocalist Matt Cox provides a threatening, buffed clean vocal performance, of sorts as well, one that’s heavy with anger and determination. There is rage here, but also clarity, a sense that this is less about revenge than about reclaiming autonomy. As Cox puts it, the song is a purge, a reminder that the future belongs to those willing to to take it back. “Look At What You Made” is a testament to strength and newfound independence, it’s further evidence that Saint Escape are bleeding their past into something louder, stranger, and harder to ignore.
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