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Drench Yourself in the Tonal Bliss of Robbie Lackey’s Single ‘Atoms’

Posted on 19 October 2022

Taken from his first solo instrumental album, Surrender with a Smile, which is due for release on October 22nd, Robbie Lackey’s standout single, Atoms, outlays ambient melodies that absorb you through their intricacy and ability to transplant you into a far spacier realm.

Painting all across the tonal spectrum in vivid yet euphonous colour, the Columbia Falls, MT-hailing musician and producer leads you on a psychonautic road trip that you’ll want to embark on time and time again for the cathartic escapism. With the rising cost of fuel prices, it’s probably best to stay inside and take trips of the mind, led by one of the most tonally-gifted guitarists of our time. His 20 years of playing guitar clearly paid off in Atoms; if we still lauded guitarists as much as Prince and Hendrix, teenagers would have Lackey’s poster on their bedroom walls.

Check out Robbie Lackey’s latest single, Atoms, on YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Let You Stay: California’s Sophie Reynolds just wants a sign on tell you everything

Posted on 26 September 2022

Taken off her upcoming EP, Sophie Reynolds just wants a reason to give a budding romance a chance even if it could all fall apart so quickly on her beautifully honest new single, tell you everything.

Sophie Reynolds is a 21-year-old indie South Pasadena, California-based singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist who first started performing her original music in 2018.

”Surrounded by music, Sophie grew up singing all over the house, at church, and school showcases.” ~ Sophie Reynolds

Gloriously genuine and soothing all ears with a dreamy disposition that will be hard to forget, Sophie Reynolds is rather special on this gorgeous soundtrack for those who want to make sure first, before opening up their precious hearts. Guiding us into her mind so thoughtfully, we find an outstanding young artist who tells a story that many of us have faced in our lives.

tell you everything from South Pasadena, California-based singer-songwriter Sophie Reynolds is a romantic single that is laced with realness about that precise moment where everything could change for the better or worse. Sung with a calming nature that will have you closing your eyes and imagining that look of wonder from a past lover, who was just waiting for that all-important reassurance.

Sometimes you just have to stop for a few minutes to see if they are real or just a passing memory.

Listen up to this lovely release on Spotify and see more on her IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Duck And Hide: Chris Sunfield can’t unfold those deep feelings on Are We In Love

Posted on 18 September 2022

After guiding us to an inspired place to move upwards after so much pain on Begin, Chris Sunfield continues his inspiring road to showing us that anything is possible if you want it enough on the romantic new single Are We In Love.

Chris Sunfield is a multi-talented Toronto, Canada-based indie pop singer-songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist who quietly wrote songs for decades and has recently emerged from the shadows.

”Chris recorded his first songs in high school. He was accepted into a university music program despite not knowing how to read music. He struggled and soon switched majors, eventually receiving a PhD in psychology and ending up as a consultant.” ~ Chris Sunfield giving us further insight into his early music and career life (taken from his website).

Shipping us into a kiss-filled story that shows us the doubts that many of us face when starting something new, Chris Sunfield is in a supremely joyous mood and guides into a promising world that might have your stomach flying with butterflies.

”Still on crutches, he dug out all of his music gear and wrote his first completed song in years as a way of coping. It re-awakened him as an artist. He sold his house, moved back to the city, and began working with producers.” ~ Chris Sunfield guiding us through the special moment when everything changed for the better (taken from his website)

Are We In Love from Toronto, Canada-based indie pop artist Chris Sunfield is a groovy single that leads us into that heart beating story about wondering if a romance is real or not. Sending our mood into overdrive while also reflecting on what could go wrong down the road, ultimately going for a ride together and seeing what could happen as two souls connect as one. Sung with a pure intent and a catchy production to slow dance with, this is an absolute gem of a song to play loud all night.

When you give love a shot, anything is actually possible.

Listen up to this fine single on Spotify and find out more via his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ludwik Konopko shows us that true peace within is indeed possible with ‘All for Us’

Posted on 6 July 2022

After giving us a much-needed embrace with his previous effort ‘Up and Down‘, Ludwik Konopko returns with a superb instrumental track that might induce a merry whistle from your lips on ‘All for Us‘.

Ludwik Konopko is a Ukrainian-born Polish guitarist and composer who is known throughout the world as one of the best artists of his generation.

”In 2022 Ludwik Konopko was a finalist of the 20th UK Songwriter Contest (UK), the 18th International Acoustic Music Awards (USA) and the 23rd Annual Great American Song Contest (USA). He also received a Special Mention from the jury of the International Songwriting Awards.” ~ Ludwik Konopko

Bringing us a sterling effort that shall lift your spirits up like a sail in the wind, Ludwik Konopko is at his classy best and takes us into a whole better mindset no matter what the current climates.

”Ludwik Konopko had his first public appearance as a guitarist at the age of 19, when he performed in an orchestra at the Lviv National Philharmonic. In 1989 he co-created his first band Tea Fan Club (TFC), which is still considered today a legendary musical project in Ukraine.” ~ Ludwik Konopko

‘All for Us‘ from the esteemed Ukrainian-born Polish guitarist and composer Ludwik Konopko is such a tranquil song that might turn your frown into a smile and get you skipping a step again. Made with his signature classy style and bringing a groove that will shed the darkness away like it was yesterday’s skin, into a whole new world of possibility.

When you choose to see the glass as half full, anything is actually possible.

Hear this master unveil another gem on Spotify and see more release news via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Alexander Kyd drifts our minds into a more placid state with ‘Of Time and the River’

Posted on 25 June 2022

With a mellow ambience that takes your mind away to a more tranquil place to heal inside, Alexander Kyd takes us all into a better world that is filled with so much peace and love, ‘Of Time and the River‘.

Alexander Kyd is a Sofia, Bulgaria-based composer/guitarist who makes that peaceful classical music you can just swim into and let your soul soak inside.

”I use the stage name Alexander Kyd to pay homage to the great English playwright Thomas Kyd and, by extension, to all the great masters of literature written in English.” ~ Alexander Kyd

Showing us a tranquil blend of true skill and wonderful quality, Alexander Kyd guides us to exactly where we need to be on this timeless single of wonder.

‘‘I teach music in the prison Wormwood Scrubs and I work with the unique social enterprise/record label InHouse Records, contributing to their monthly magazine AUX and supporting their aspiring artists.” ~ Alexander Kyd

‘Of Time and the River‘ from Sofia, Bulgaria-based classical composer/guitarist Alexander Kyd is one of the most relaxed singles you are likely to hear today. With class personified at every corner, this is a stunning release that will bring you into a better world that has no carnage, only smiles and good energy to lather all over our souls.

Sometimes you hear a song that shall take your breath away, and remind you that life can be so simple if you can find that quiet place to reflect.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Polish guitarist and composer Ludwik Konopko is on top form with, ‘Up and Down’

Posted on 4 June 2022

Reminding us to see the world properly again so that we may heal from all past anguish on ‘Sunday Alchemy‘, Ludwik Konopko sends our hearts a huge embrace with his latest cinematic marvel to behold, ‘Up and Down‘.

Ludwik Konopko is a Ukrainian-born Polish guitarist and composer who somehow assimilates components of jazz, flamenco, blues, folk, and world music into his carefully assembled creations.

”He had his first public appearance as a guitarist at the age of 19, when he performed in an orchestra at the Lviv National Philharmonic.” ~ Ludwik Konopko

Sending us a really delightful melody that seems to take us for a relaxing swim into the tranquil ocean in our dreams, Ludwik Konopko presents us with his classy skill set and shows his brilliance yet again with a stress-relieving single to hold on to dearly.

”In 2022 Ludwik Konopko was a finalist of the 20th UK Songwriter Contest (UK), the 18th International Acoustic Music Awards (USA) and the 23rd Annual Great American Song Contest (USA).” ~ Ludwik Konopko

‘Up and Down‘ from Ukrainian-born Polish guitarist and composer Ludwik Konopko is a calming track that feels like we are going through the stages of life that had many detours but can be steady if we keep our eyes open. Performed with an admirable mindset that shall get us feeling rather relaxed, this is an instrumental track to turn up loud as we let in a new air of change from the past.

Sometimes life can take you for a spin, and it’s up to us to press stop when we are ready for steady lands again.

Listen up to a true master at work on Spotify and see more on his IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ludwik Konopko shows us that its time to venture outside again with, ‘Sunday Alchemy’

Posted on 1 May 2022

After transmitting us into a more tranquil world of love on ‘Ana‘, Ludwik Konopko guides us to that safe road to be joyous with our friends and family again with his mellow new track to hold in high regard, ‘Sunday Alchemy‘.

Ludwik Konopko is a Ukrainian-born Polish guitarist and composer who integrates elements of jazz, flamenco, blues, folk, and world music into his compositions.

”Ludwik Konopko was born in Lviv and has been living in Poland since 1991. He had his first public appearance as a guitarist at the age of 19, when he performed in an orchestra at the Lviv National Philharmonic.” ~ Ludwik Konopko

Lathering a serene love letter to help us deal with any anxieties that have been bogging us down recently, Ludwik Konopko reminds us that we can actually keep things simple if we change our habits and change that mindset which has been stretched beyond comprehension.

”Often, he can be spotted unexpectedly outdoors in different cities of Poland where he promotes his records among people.” ~ Ludwik Konopko

‘Sunday Alchemy‘ from experienced Polish indie jazz/blues guitarist and composer Ludwik Konopko is a super single to brighten up everyone’s day. There is an easygoing nature to truly enjoy here on a beat that is rather positive, to brighten up our cold hearts that need so much warmth to heal up properly. The skillset on offer is a real treasure to behold, as we close our eyes and imagine a better place to swim peacefully inside with no worries.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Smethwick-based guitarist Skidders takes us to a happy place on ‘Aunty Bulgaria’

Posted on 22 April 2022

Taken off his brand new album that is due for a 4th May release, Skidders returns with the instrumental gem that will have you sliding your sunglasses on and living life to the fullest with ‘Aunty Bulgaria‘.

Steve Skidmore aka Skidders is a Smethwick, UK guitarist and writer who combines his love for blues, rock and jazz and makes vocal-less music to get our hearts smiling again.

”Song selection is very eclectic, so hard to umbrella under one genre. But compositions range from rock, to blues, to reggae, to Celtic.” ~ Skidders 

Bringing us his West Brom toughness and blessing us with something so calm and catchy at the same time, this is a single that shall have you tapping your feet and clicking your fingers in utter delight from the humble Skidders. There are no flashy moves here, only pure love for music and guitar-playing of the very highest standard imaginable.

”Most self-penned songs are instrumental allowing him to showcase his unique style and sound. This also ensures compositions are well suited to TV and Film ‘sync’ use.” ~ Skidders 

‘Aunty Bulgaria‘ from the prolific UK-based guitarist/writer Skidders is a superb instrumentally compelling single from an underground artist who has total respect from his peers. There is so much to like here about the intricate sound here, that seems to blast a ray of sunshine out from the moody clouds that have been so prevalent lately. A single to get a tan with, this is one of those releases to flip your frown around so that you may see the positive vibes again.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ukraine-born Ludwik Konopko sends us into a calmer world of love with ‘Ana’

Posted on 31 March 2022

Returning with a crossover single that will send your mind into a wonderful gaze, Ludwik Konopko is quite fantastic on the instrumental gem that will have you feeling like your objectives are about to come true on ‘Ana‘.

Ludwik Konopko is a Lviv, Ukraine-born, Poland-based indie-jazz guitarist and composer who makes a soothing blend of loving music masterpieces that seems to fill your mood up just right.

”Ludwik Konopko is the leader of the ZOA Band, he also collaborates with the well-recognized Polish flamenco group Que Passa. Earlier, he was a leader of the Acoustic Travel Band and a co-founder of the Cocotier band and the group Tea Fan Club.” ~ Ludwik Konopko

With a comforting air of serenity that has your mind into a new place of possible potential that is certainly looming, Ludwik Konopko is quite outstanding on this tranquil track that is rather terrific that simmers so swiftly and switches your mentality away from any self-doubts.

”In 2022, Ludwik Konopko was a finalist in the 20th UK Songwriter Contest and in the 18th International Acoustic Music Awards in the USA.” ~ Ludwik Konopko

‘Ana‘ from Poland-based indie-jazz guitarist and composer Ludwik Konopko, is a pacifying single that is such a glorious piece of work that will send you into a fabulous shimmering mood to have you smiling broadly. There is so much polish here and you will find yourself closing your eyes as you meditate yourself into a better momentum, as he sends us an instrumental single to truly treasure beyond any previous level of comprehension.

Check out this new single on Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Toronto’s Chris Sunfield urges us to locate those true hopes and dreams on ‘Begin’

Posted on 20 February 2022

After heading towards his lowest ebb and not knowing whether he would be able to reach up again and find a happy place as he felt the sadness of not doing what he loved, Chris Sunfield shows us his renewed vigour after music helped save his life with his latest single, ‘Begin‘.

Chris Sunfield is a Toronto, Canada-based indie singer-songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist who has shown us the way to being truly fulfilled in life.

”New to the music scene after quietly writing songs in obscurity for years and living a different life.” ~ Chris Sunfield

Taken off his brand new 4-track EP called ‘Far Away Objects‘, this is the true story of making sure that you start your passions before it’s too late as you will regret it if you don’t. Feeling lost in something that doesn’t make you smile is no way to live, and we are reminded of this on a stunning single filled with hope and inspiration.

After being in an accident recently and losing a few close friends and mentors, this is a man who has opened his eyes and knew what he had to do as he speaks from the heart. With glorious vocals brewing from the speakers, this is such a sweet song that will surely fill you up with love and determination.

”Chris recorded his first songs in high school. He was accepted into a university music program despite not knowing how to read music. He struggled and soon switched majors, eventually receiving a PhD in psychology and ending up as a consultant.” ~

‘Begin‘ from Toronto, Canada-based indie singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Sunfield, is a lovely single that is ultra-catchy and blesses our souls with a real message that the whole world needs to hear. With so many people hating what they do and letting the hands of time dictate their lives, this is a heartfelt single that should wake many into action.

If you just start and stop wondering what if, you never know what you are actually capable of.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen