Songwriter Evening is just over a week away, returning on Saturday 6th June for another night of live original music at Ysceifiog Village Hall. If you enjoy discovering new songs, supporting independent musicians, and hearing music performed in a proper... Read more

Some songs come from joy. Some come from memory. Some come from the places we would rather not go back to, but somehow still need to understand. The Ties That Bound Us Close is one of those songs. It tells... Read more

At the last Songwriter Evening, the audience was treated to the thoughtful, atmospheric sound of Violet Cry, a Cheshire-based duo bringing original, soulful and melodic music to the stage. Violet Cry are Diane Wye and Ian Wilson. Diane’s background in... Read more

I want to say a genuine thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen to All The Love In The World. As an independent songwriter, every play means something. When someone stops, presses play, and gives a... Read more

It has never been easier to release music. From a small room at home, you can record a song, upload it to streaming platforms and make it instantly available worldwide. No pressing plants. No distribution deals. No gatekeepers deciding whether... Read more

Every song has its own story, but some songs seem to travel a little further than the rest. For me, Draw The Line has become that song. Out of all the music I’ve released, Draw The Line has had more... Read more

Quite simply this is one of the most beautiful albums you'll ever hear. Released in 1974 this album wasn't a hit, at least not a big hit and Lesley never became the household name her talent warranted, but you will... Read more

One of the strange things about releasing music independently is that people often discover you in fragments. Not through albums. Not through a carefully planned journey from beginning to end. Usually through a single song. A random stream. A playlist... Read more

Songwriter Evening returns on Saturday 6th June for another night dedicated entirely to original music. If you enjoy discovering new songs and supporting independent musicians, make a diary date now. This is not a typical open mic night. Every performer... Read more

At what point are you allowed to call yourself a musician? It sounds like a simple question. But for a lot of independent artists, it isn’t. Because there’s often a gap between making music and feeling like you have the... Read more