Tottenham’s rising artist common goldfish is back again with ‘On The Sidelines’, the first single from his debut EP. The track is a lively mix of psychedelia, punk, and indie, combining old-meets-new sounds with playful guitar riffs and upbeat vibes.
Despite its energetic nature, the song carries a deeper message. common goldfish believes that people are spending too much time in their own online worlds, being fed information by algorithms that can push us further apart. ‘On The Sidelines’ serves as an upbeat call for people to come together through music and celebrate real-life interactions.
On The Sidelines’ captures the spirit of a psychedelic summer while firmly rooting itself against the backdrop of London culture. It’s a fun, feel-good track that touches on bigger themes of loss of connectedness and increasing division online, reminding us of the importance of creative expression and shared experiences.
Prog Magazine (https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-single-issues/47052423/prog-magazine-single-issue.thtml) – and as you’ll see from the cover image, it’s got plenty to interest fans of David Gilmour and Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets! Prog gave us the following rundown of what the issue offers: “Nine years after David Gilmour released his last solo album he is about to release Luck And Strange. That evocative guitar tone, those emotive solos, that distinct voice – all those components that make up a great Gilmour album are all in place. He tells us all about his upcoming release, and that heâs already planning a follow-up, plus we asked 30 of his peers, collaborators, fellow musicians and fans in the prog world to pick their favourite David Gilmour performance. “Also in this issue Thijs van Leer tells us all about the new Focus album, 12; Gryphon recall 1974, a year that saw them release two great albums and tour with Yes; Fairport Conventionâs Dave âPeggyâ Pegg looks back over his career; and we track down former ELO bass player Michael de Albuquerque. “Elsewhere, we have the latest from Tim Bowness, Jadis, Azure, Rendezvous Point, Evergrey and Alcest; we review the new album from Leprous and catch Yes, Saucerful Of Secrets, Caligulaâs Horse and more in the live arena. “We also have a free sampler from Spirit Of Unicorn Music with fantastic music from Yes, Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Focus, John Wetton and loads more and four great David Gilmour postcards.” The main article with David – where he notes that Luck and Strange “is the best album I’ve made in all those years since 1973, when The Dark Side Of The Moon came out” – is an in-depth, six page look at the things which shaped the new album, and how it came together, through the words of Gilmour and Polly Samson. Inevitably, the list of his 30 greatest performances as chosen by fellow musicians will prove to fans as interesting as it will be divisive and debate stoking. Will your favourite be in there? Finally, on the Floyd related front, there’s a very (and rightly) enthusiastic two-page review of Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets live at London’s Royal Albert Hall recently, concluding their 2024 UK tour. You can order Prog Magazine through this link (https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-single-issues/47052423/prog-magazine-single-issue.thtml) although depending on when you read this, the new issue might not yet be showing there. There also seems to be a pop up offer which could save you 5% on your order (although there are terms and conditions attached, so please check those).
17 year old singer-songwriter, Grace Humphries shares the radiant new single ‘Good Enough’. An anthem of self-realisation and empowerment, rooted in her personal experiences and raw emotions, the single showcases mature songwriting whilst retaining a youthful flair. Blending modern pop-rock with a touch of country, producing a stirring ballad that grapples with self-worth. Bright strummed […]
