Savannah Betts - Warning E.P. Review

'Warning' is the latest four track E.P. by Newcastle based singer-songwriter Savannah Betts. The album was produced by SoShe's Jamie Johnson and it's a beautiful marriage of two very talented musicians. The gorgeously subtle electronic music perfectly complements Betts' powerful vocals, enabling her to showcase her range and technical skill through a series of stunning ballads.

The E.P. opens with the title track; 'Warning'; is a catchy yet gloriously moody ballad that radiates a tranquil vibe and envelopes the listener in Betts' bewitching vocals. This style is mirrored in the third track; 'Everything For You'; a charming, sentimental love song.

The following track 'Help' is the strongest on the E.P., as it highlights Bett's extraordinary vocal range, leaving you breathless with the power behind it. The guitar solo featured is also beautiful and goes onto facilitate her vocals, creating an engaging harmony.

The final track 'Fade' is a more upbeat track, fuelled by peppy ukulele and happy-go-lucky vocals. However it doesn't quite fit with the rest of the very serious E.P. There's nothing wrong with the track itself, it just doesn't wow me as much as the other three do.

Despite this, it is an outstanding E.P. The sombre tone it resonates does require your full attention as it is far from an easy listen - but it is so worth actually sitting down and listening to it properly.

The E.P. is set to be released on Saturday 1st October, with a celebratory launch gig at Nemix Studios in Newcastle

SUPPORT SAVANNAH

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

INSTAGRAM

WEBSITE

SOUNDCLOUD

Comments

Track of the Week - Sarajevo - The K's

Merseyside natives The K's kicked off 2018 by announcing that they had been signed to Republic Music Management. With a handful of sold-out headline shows already under their belt, their tongue-and-cheek indie tunes are earning them a loyal fan base and plenty of buzz. Their debut single 'Sarajevo' is an infectiously catchy and utterly charming track. The vocals are akin to a more in-tune Jamie T, giving their witty lyrics a warm ambiance. The upbeat melody gives a nod to early 2000s indie, but the ferocious riffs and hearty bass lines give it plenty of originality. The track has already achieved half a million streams on Spotify and it's a sure bet that there's bigger and better things on the horizon for The K's. FOLLOW SOUNDS OF AN ECCENTRIC FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM

'YOUR TRIP BEGINS NOW' - THE FROOT '67 E.P. REVIEW

'Your trip begins now' is the latest four track E.P. from Hull's finest pysche rock outfit: The Froot '67. As the name would suggest, the group's roots are planted within dynamic 60's rock and the band have revitalised this era through their bold, gritty sound. The E.P. opens with 'Chaos Theory', a track that is fuelled by frantic and beefy lo-fi riffs, whilst Newby's vocals take a more subtle, nonchalant route. Despite being a psyche rock track, the overall sound of the song reminds me of a more reserved version of 'Gravedweller' by The Wytches. It's a very different sound to their debut album; '7 past 8'; but this grungier edge is definitely a good thing for the group. It's broadening their sound without destroying the unique vibe they've already established for themselves. Plus, it;s a really engaging opening to the E.P. and sets a raw, and somewhat brooding, ambiance for the E.P. The following track, 'I don...

Middlesbrough Pub Bans Female Fronted Bands

Middlesbrough pub and rock music venue; Doctor Brown's ; has caused outrage after implementing a ban on female fronted bands, stating their customers believe that women can't sing rock music well. The story gained national attention after The Northern Echo published a damning article on the situation. Consequently, residents and musicians have started to boycott the venue. I contacted Doctor Brown's to hear their side of the story. Had the situation been blown out of proportion on social media, or were outdated, sexist attitudes being called out? Paula Rees, the pub's manager cited that the Northern Echo had lied and "twisted her words" and she was eager to talk to me to "set the record straight". She said that was more than happy to talk, asking me to ring up later when the pub was a little quieter. Rees also confessed that she wasn't a "big rock fan" and was just going with what her customers wanted, stating that they had...

Sounds of an Eccentric

Search This Blog