Tag: Robert McGee

A Lullaby for Burning Streets: The Catchmen Return with “England”

The Catchmen have officially resurfaced with their sweeping, cinematic pop single "England". Formed during the dizzying 1988 Madchester boom, they were the cult teenagers who once commanded Oasis as a support act before abruptly evaporating. Today, Ian Livingstone and Michael Knowles have returned, hauling the sprawling orchestral heft of their Ivor Novello and BAFTA nominations along with them. Anchored by original bassist Dave Fryman...

Embracing the Deluge: Haifa Melliti’s “Mélodie de la Déesse”

French-Tunisian multidisciplinary artist Haifa Melliti channels raw intuition into breathtaking piano architecture on her stunning neoclassical album, "Mélodie de la Déesse". I find her approach fascinating. In an era where so many ambient instrumental records lean heavily into cautious, sparse minimalism, Melliti offers a deluge. Her music serves as a spiritual sanctuary honoring the sacred feminine, yet she completely refuses to equate tranquility with...

Kerry Kenny Band Builds on Classic Tale with “Robert McGee”

Pennsylvanian Rock-Blues Outfit Kerry Kenny Band Adds New Chapter to Kristofferson's Legendary Song "Robert McGee" The Kerry Kenny Band's latest single "Robert McGee" picks up...