Quick Picks | February 2024

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5 star = essential, 4 star = excellent, 3 star = good, 2 = fans/collectors, 1 = for completionists only

Maggie's Wake: Bridget O'Brien (Single)

“Bridget O’Brien” is the latest single from Canadian contemporary folk group, Maggie’s Wake, a band that emerged out of a shared vision for both honouring and building upon the foundation of traditional folk and Celtic instrumentation to create a constantly evolving sound that is truly fiery, limitless, and unique

www.maggieswake.com

Adrian Sutherland: Precious (Video)

Northern Canadian roots-rocker Adrian Sutherland is kicking off the New Year with a brand new music video. Precious features four youth dancers, three Adrians, two locations, and one black jeep...

adriansutherlandmusic.com

Judith Hill: Letters From A Black Widow (Album)

Grammy-winning vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill has announced that her new album, ‘Letters From A Black Widow’, will be released on 19th April. The 12 song record presents a riveting story - from private pain to communal transcendence - and is her most soul-bearing work to date. A single from it entitled ’Flame’ is available from today.

www.judithhill.com

Jesse Dayton: Death Wish Blues (Album)

Released as both a single and cinematic music video, "Night Brain" arrives two weeks before the 66th Grammy Awards, where Death Wish Blues — Dayton's chart-topping collaboration with fellow songwriter and modern-day guitar hero Samantha Fish — has been nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album. The momentum will continue this spring with the release of Dayton's upcoming solo record, as well as the final leg of the Death Wish Blues world tour.

www.jessedayton.com

Kenny Hughes: Born and Raised (Album)

Kenny Hughes, who has traversed a musical journey spanning seven years, encapsulates the essence of South African Blues Rock. As a peripatetic Singer-Songwriter, Kenny has enthralled audiences at prestigious venues, festivals, and events. His passion for music, combined with an unwavering dedication to his craft, has culminated in the release of eight singles to date.

www.devographic.com/kenny-hughes

Kristy Cox: Let It Burn (Single)

Multi Golden Guitar Award-winner and Billboard Chart topping artist, Kristy Cox, kicks off 2024 with a brand new single and a return to the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

“Let It Burn”, is a high energy Bluegrass tune with Kristy’s stellar vocal front and centre, surrounded by first-class harmonies the finest Bluegrass musicians from around the globe.

www.kristycox.com

Lina_: Fado Camões (Album)

This is an unmistakable, expressive voice. Spacious music based on fado. This is ‘Fado Camões’, the new album by Portuguese singer and composer, LINA_ being released worldwide on the 19th January 2024 through the German record label, Galileo Music.

‘Fado Camões’ is a unique composition based on the classic poetry of Portugal’s most celebrated historical poet, Luís Vaz de Camões and follows on from the critically acclaimed album ‘Lina_Raül Refree’ which celebrated the songs of Amália.

www.uguru.net/en/artista/lina

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