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We talk to singer-songwriter Janet Devlin about her life views and philosophies, keeping in touch with her online community, and her new EP, It's Not That Deep. Since we last spoke to Janet Devlin in May 2020, the singer-songwriter has been busy working on many different projects. The lockdowns of the last two years allowed a longer promotion period for her studio album … [Read more...] about Janet Devlin Interview: Keeping It Carefree and Whimsical

Vinyl Chapters looks to its writers to choose two of their favourite album releases over 2021. What a year 2021 has been, eh? It's been a topsy and turvy time with covid craziness, the entry of metaverses and NFTs into the mainstream, and of course...Squid Game. This is just a small part of what 2021 has offered us as a society, but in a music respect, it's also offered up … [Read more...] about The Vinyl Chapters Best Albums of 2021 – Writer’s Choices

Michael Sumsion continues his list of this year's greatest albums with another 15 records. With a plethora of hard-hitting, warm, wonderful, and charismatic releases in 2021, it was impossible to keep the list short. Because of this, part 2 of The 30 Albums That Made 2021 brings us another 15 albums that were a joy to listen to in a year that needed music more than … [Read more...] about The 30 Albums That Made 2021 (part 2)

In his wide-ranging annual survey, Michael Sumsion revisits the defining releases of the past twelve months. The year of 2021 threw up a mixed bag of consummate thrills, jaded re-runs and playlist wonders. In the mainstream, punters craved the comfort of the familiar rather than off-kilter novelty; the most engaging music emanated from more obscure quarters. It was, however, … [Read more...] about The 30 Albums That Made 2021 (part 1)

Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? If not, don't fret, there's still another week so take some time out and catch up with our four choices for this week's New Music Fridays! As always, click the pics for a listen. M.E.G - Better This Way M.E.G’s first release, Better This Way, showcases the sincerity and thoughtful song development of a new artist. Written … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 17th December 2021

For some reason, every year the end of November always delivers a mass of quality music, and this year is no different. Below are four of our top picks for the week, each track offering something different and pleasing to wrap your ears around. As always, click the pics for a listen. Marissa Burwell - Take A Load Off Marissa Burwell has one of those voices you can’t … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 26th November 2021