Review: Tshegue – The Wheel – A Subliminal Message of Faith

Loving the new thumping track ‘Wheel’ by French-Congolese singer Faty Sy Savanet aka Tshegue. With a hypnotic, electronic beat – the equally heart-racing accompanying video shows the Club Etoile Rollers – some as young as 13, careering around the streets of Kinshasa, fearlessly hanging on to the backs of vehicles as Tshegue flows “Just keep … More Review: Tshegue – The Wheel – A Subliminal Message of Faith

Review: Madonna Finds Her La Isla Bonita in Medellin

If La Isla Bonita is where the tale begins, 33 years later we hear the update from Madonna as Madame X in Medellin. Noting similarities between the Queen of pop’s 1986 hit, in which the video shows a young and naive Madonna in catholic prayer wishing to run away to fictitious San Pedro, then writhing … More Review: Madonna Finds Her La Isla Bonita in Medellin

Musicvein Review: Unbridled & Ablaze by Zialand

‘Unbridled & Ablaze’ is the third album by Norwegian artist Zialand.

By the album’s title I was expecting power ballads, big ballsy statement pieces that culminate in a dramatic blaze of glory, however what we find are glowing embers of past hurt, with songs toing and froing between love, vulnerability, solace and heartache. Zialand’s voice delicate, unwavering and alluring to the listener. … More Musicvein Review: Unbridled & Ablaze by Zialand

Our Kind of Love – by Little Brother Eli

Last year I received a few emails from a 4-piece Oxford rock band ‘Little Brother Eli’, now I do listen to everything that comes in to Musicvein and in honesty I wasn’t so taken by their music – it was good but the balance of the band wasn’t quite there.

Listening to a couple of tracks it felt like the guitars and drums were the main focus, the lead singer’s voice and lyrics were a little lost behind it all.

Recently the band hit me up with their singles ‘Our Kind of Love’ and ‘Wait for You’ – STOP PRESS! You got to be kidding me! This couldn’t be the same band! but sure enough Little Brother Eli had tweaked their sound and it literally blew my wig off! … More Our Kind of Love – by Little Brother Eli

Midlands Musician George Simpson Makes Country Debut

After a 2 year hiatus in releasing music, Midlands musician George Simpson is back with new Country single ‘Finding Myself’. A fork in the road during 2015 saw George take time out to recollect his thoughts and take on a new direction in his music. Listening to previous songs, ‘It’s Our Lives’ in particular (Get … More Midlands Musician George Simpson Makes Country Debut

Will Sawney Works His ‘Magic’ on New Instrumental Track

It’s not often that Musicvein gets instrumentals in the inbox but when ‘Magic’ came through by DJ Will Sawney, we couldn’t let it pass us by. Being presenter of Soul Groovin’ Radio Show, Grenada, you can really feel the summer breeze weaving through this track. Chilled and light with just the right touch of funk … More Will Sawney Works His ‘Magic’ on New Instrumental Track