Music was my first love…
This is the soundtrack to a life well travelled — classic albums, deep cuts, backstories, playlists and concert memories that deserve a place on your turntable or in your headphones.
You’ll find first-hand reviews of landmark albums, reflections on unforgettable live shows, and playlists to match a mood, a moment, or a destination. Some of the records here are well known. Others might just surprise you.
Hit the North - January New Music Discoveries
January was packed with new music discoveries, from post-punk classics to hidden gems. This month’s finds include The Fall’s “Hit the North Part 1,” Gabriels’ soulful “Glory,” and overlooked treasures like Woody Simmons’ “Grey Today.” Plus, a Jeff Beck & Johnny Depp collaboration and a Eurovision-inspired Polish pop-rock anthem. Dive into the Spotify playlist and explore the highlights!
I need a lemon squeezer - our favourite new music discoveries of 2024
Every month in 2024 brought new musical discoveries, from Dolly Parton classics to fresh tracks by Lauren Mayberry and David Gilmour. This journey across genres and eras included jazz renditions, folk gems, and standout albums like Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Well and The Rolling Stones’ Let It Bleed. Explore playlists and hidden gems that defined our year
Adding to the Time Machine with New Music Discoveries
In 2018, inspired by a friend’s habit, we began creating monthly Spotify playlists of ‘new’ music—any track I hadn’t heard before. 75 months later, they’re our personal time capsules.
From gritty street anthems to timeless ballads, these 50 songs tell the story of New York City in all its moods. Dive into a curated playlist that spans boroughs, genres, and decades — the perfect soundtrack for the city that never sleeps.