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Acoustic Blues

”The Glory’s Mine” is a bluesy gem from Ben Railway Robey

Posted on 7 June 2020

A true singer-songwriter is born with a genuine soul, a smooth voice and lyrics that are gritty. Ben Railway Robey has such a great name and backs it up with a quality song here. ”The Glory’s Mine” is one of those road trip songs that needs to be played again and again.

With his attitude in a full steam ahead mood, Ben Railway Robey is on a mission to climb the music mountain and shows us his determination to do it his way. Tired of false promises, Ben flows in such a authentic way that the song feels like a campfire story. This is a singer-songwriter with inner grit and determination to make sure that every moment counts while performing his blend of music. I imagine Ben Railway Robey singing his heart out in a small, dusty and rum soaked bar. Loyal fans listening from all corners and enjoying every minute. This is the ultimate underdog and ”The Glory’s Mine” is statement of intent from this real talent.

Stream more from this underrated blues artist with a heart of gold right here on his Spotify channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ade Birkby’s Soberingly Poignant Serving of Acoustic Blues with His Latest Single “Save Me”

Posted on 20 December 2018
Save Me by Ade Birkby

You’d be forgiven for thinking that Ade Birkby’s latest single “Save Me” was a track born in the arid landscapes of Tennessee. Yet, the English artist, channelled all of that roots-deep rhythm from this side of the pond to treat his fans to a soundscape which offers as much to savour lyrically as it does instrumentally.

The acoustic progression of the contemporary single carries plenty of emotive weight which derives from the lyrics – which don’t need much encouragement to resonate. Combined with Ade’s expressive vocal style you can prepare for one of the most soberingly poignant servings of Blues Rock you’ve ever heard. There’s an organic, raw fragility to the sound which you’d be hard pressed to find on the same level from many Rock artists.

Head over to Bandcamp to stream and download Ade Birkby’s latest single Save Me for yourselves

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Adam Stigall – I’ll Be Out: Evocatively Acoustic Blues

Posted on 9 April 2018

Adam Stigall’s track I’ll Be Out goes beyond resonance, it’s a tear-jerking ballad that will sober even the coldest of nihilists. The evocatively acoustic sensual sound immerses you in every second of the track as you lose yourself in the pensive soundscape which is made infinitely more melancholic by the perfectly penned lyrics to the tracks. There’s a slight Alt Country edge infused with the timeless charisma of Blues to Adam Stigall’s Indie Rock sound, yet his Folkish vocals bring you right down into the depths of the tortured artists pensive resolve. Each track on his 2017 debut EP will make you fall a little deeper into his narrative of beautifully extrapolated despair, yet, I can’t bring myself to label Adam Stigall’s sound as sad, there’s something uniquely uplifting about his ability to create an anthemic acoustic cacophony of sound. I may need to grab some tissues though.

I’ll Be Out is available to listen to on Spotify along with the rest of Adam Stigall’s 2017 debut self-titled EP.

Review by Amelia Vandergast