Just wanted to post to say a big thanks to everyone who has offered support, advice and encouragement since I released my first music this year.

All those who have helped stock my CD, played my track on the radio, added to playlists etc, been kind to review my music or given me assistance in any shape or form, it is so much appreciated.

Operating as an independent who is making alternative ‘DIY music’ in a very crowded space is challenging, and there is a learning curve tackling the digital landscape. With that in mind it’s been heartening my debut release You Just Might Try has received internet and mainstream radio plays including Beyond Radio’s ‘Indie Rock Heaven’ show in the UK where it was followed on its initial spin by The Molotovs and then Sonic Youth, which I thought was fantastic. It’s also been played on the radio in the USA, including on rotation on the Lonely Oak station in California, where it received a 4 star rating; and it has also been featured in playlists eg #recordunionrocks Spotify playlist “A selection of the best rock, metal, alternative and punk tracks.”

Based on a pretty humble effort at promotion, the encouragement especially around the North West has been a big boost. Recently David Pratt at the brilliant Folk North West was kind to review my two track CD, describing it as “an intriguing and enjoyable debut solo release, and one that will hopefully lead to more.” You can check out the well-researched article here that name checks some key influences and reassures me that others out there are down with the retro aesthetic.

Cheers to everyone who is supporting grass roots music, live music and still appreciates things that are produced by humans and anyone who is making music for the love of it and the enjoyment of being creative.