Our first music blog post of 2019 spotlights the stunning new single ("In Your Arms") from Bristol-based indie/alternative singer-songwriter Katey Brooks. Featuring soulful choral vocals, warm instrumentation and ethereal soundscapes, "In Your Arms" is a raw, emotional love song that intimately draws the listener into its melodic and magical sonic landscape. Katey's authentic, expressive vocals have been likened to both Tracy Chapman and Florence (and the Machine) with a song

Bristol-based indie singer-songwriter Fenne Lily's debut album, On Hold, is one of those gorgeous, rare musical masterpieces that I could seriously listen to for hours on end. A thing of genuine musical beauty, the ten delicate and personal stories on this album speak directly to your soul and lightly tug at your heart strings. At the forefront, you'll immediately discover unpretentious and genuine songwriting adorned with Fenne's soft, smoky and velvety vocals and outstandin

Earlier this Summer, UK-based indie musician Anna Pancaldi opened a new musical chapter with the release "What I've Become", showcasing her debut on electric guitar. A few pages later in this exciting musical journey comes a bold and surprising next step in Anna's musical evolution - new single "Peace". From the very first notes, you'll realize you're about to hear something that's a full 180 from the heartfelt, piano-driven anthems you might most immediately associate with A

There's a process I go through when I write a blog post about a song that I think is outstanding. It starts with a first listen where I find myself blown away by something in the composition, vocals, instrumentation, production, or simply how the music makes me feel. I'm usually listening to the music as I write about it. And there are the rare, precious moments when you hear something that sounds absolutely perfect and well-balanced from start to finish. Which brings me to t

Let me start out by stating that is one album release I'm truly thrilled to share with you. The stunning debut album, Like An Island, by London-based indie singer-songwriter Bryde (a.k.a. Sarah Howells) has been a masterpiece in the making for some time. It was just three years ago that Sarah's then musical project (Paper Aeroplanes) had just released their album JOY, when the duo decided to go on hiatus. It was during this break that Sarah's solo project Bryde was born. From

If you are a fan of atmospheric, acoustic, lo-fi folk in the style of Sufjan Stevens, Iron and Wine, or Mojave 3, then you definitely need to check out In Silver Halides, the spectacular and enchanting new album from West London-based acoustic singer-songwriter Lowpines (a.k.a. Oli Deakin). With musical releases dating back to mid-2012, Lowpines has been crafting elegant, dreamy and stunning acoustic indie folk gems that bring to mind images of gentle rains, summer evenings,

It was just a few months ago that SoundThread Music Blog premiered the stunning new video and single ("Received In Me") from Leeds-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Henry Batemen. We caught up with Henry to have a listen and talk about his anticipated, forthcoming second album, Throwing & Catching, which is scheduled to be released on November 21. Throwing & Catching is Henry's impressive follow-up to his 2015 debut album, Take A Form, and includes new compositions, as we

There is much to be said about the therapeutic effects of music. It contributes to general well-being, and often provides a coping and healing mechanism for the human mind and body. The shock and grief associated with the sudden loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult emotions to experience. When words are not enough, sometimes music is the best therapy. With his graceful and stunning new single, "Received In Me," Leeds-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Henry

In the span of just a few months, Bath-based, indie pop musician, Little Rêd, has graced the indie music scene with two stunning singles - the dreamy, reflective "Hell" (debut single) and the upbeat, synth-based, "What Love Is" (current single). Little Rêd (yes, that's an e-circumflex: ê) is the musical moniker for Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist, Ellie James, who has recently joined the growing Seahorse Music roster of impressive, new indie bands (e.g., Bryde, Mere Chi

English-born, Berlin-based musician and visual artist, Mark Fernyhough, releases "Steal My Love", his stunning new single - a romantic, carefree, pop gem with a lush, catchy chorus. With one listen, the melody and atmosphere are infectious - you'll be humming along to this tune for sure. As I listen to "Steal My Love", it evokes the carefree feeling of driving with the top down on a sunny day (or starry night) in the countryside - the kind of ambience and charm that songs lik