Where do we start with the wonderful Johnno Casson? He's not just a solo artists who's made music under the the monikers of Snippet, Old Tramp, and himself, he's also a community hero, as well as a moderating colleague here at Fresh on the Net. He has just released his new album - Future Melancholy Pop Music, and here's a Q&A he did with me…
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Acquiring the title of "National Treasure" can be a double edged sword. A bit like a Lifetime Achievement Award, it implies that the best is in the past. But when it is offered with the respect and affection of BBC veteran music presenter and Fresh On The Net's own Tom Robinson, it's an accolade any musician would be proud to accept. Enter Johnno Casson, aka…
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THIS WEEK: OLD TRAMP Old Tramp is... ah, that's the question. Who or what exactly is Old Tramp? Here at Fresh On the Net we do our darnedest to try and keep a level playing field for all artists, regardless of age, genre, gender or reputation. It's our proud boast that we always pick tunes for our Listening Post based 100% on what comes out…
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THIS WEEK:GIBSON BULL Gibson Bull is a singer/songwriter from London. I really enjoyed his song Skin & Bones the moment it dropped into our dropbox and you loved it up big time,voting it into our Fresh Faves in the summer (you do remember the summer don't you?).FOTN's Mar said "This song is as sweet as a little master piece." (more…)
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I was lucky enough to attend (& play) the inaugural Folkstock Festival this past weekend & what a lovely festival it was too. Folkstock is an acoustic festival whose proceeds go to the charites Cancer Research UK and the Folkstock Arts Foundation (helping support and develop acoustic artists). A new boutique festival has no right to be this friendly,this welcoming & this well organised has it? Well Folkstock…
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THIS WEEK:PAUL LITTLEWOOD Paul Littlewood is a music artist from South Yorkshire. Paul makes atmospheric music from the soul via the heart.It has a raw rootsy quality to it,full of wide open spaces & emotional leanings that pull you in like a venus fly trap-linger too long and swoosh-you are his! (more…)
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THIS WEEK:DEMENTIO 13 Dementio 13 is an Cardiff based artist making wonderful electronic soundscapes in a variety of styles. His music has always held an intriguing fascination for me,moving from 'gentle & reflective' to 'knock yer fillings out' in a matter of moments. Insightful collages of sound from an alchemist's lair if you like. July 15 see's the release of the release of his new…
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THIS WEEK:THE BIRDMAN RALLIES The Birdman Rallies are a 4 piece band from Harrogate making lovely music that they call alternative rock,I think its got a style & flavour all of its own and is well worth further investigation - and I'll let you decide on what style you'd call it - great music is what really matters isn't it? (more…)
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THIS WEEK: BOBBY WOTNOT Bobby Wotnot is an electronic musician/producer/remixer based in St Ives, Cornwall. It's fair to say I have known Bobby as part of the online music community we both frequent for a good - what - five years or so? We have yet to meet face-to-face but it's an enduring example of the power of internet that we have managed to maintain…
Read MoreTHIS WEEK:PAUL MOSLEY Paul Mosley is a musician/composer & so much more based in London, Leeds and Hartlepool. I first heard Paul's new album ' A Chattering of Birds' a few weeks ago and was instantly smitten.It is truly a fantastic album & is full of glorious songs,I haven't liked an album as much as this one in ages-Folkwit Records are on a mega roll atm,delivering…
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