The
Little
Secrets
All I Need
Review by Dave Simpson
While exercising her vocal talent at
Liverpool’s renowned Cavern Club in 2010,
singer/songwriter Stacy-Jo caught the attention
of fellow musician Kevin Dixon. So impressed
was he by what he heard, Dixon made the
immediate resolution to seize Stacy-Jo for his
new musical endeavour. Thus, the seeds of
what would become indie pop act The Little
Secrets were sewn.
Following their fateful first meeting, the duo
spent two years writing, composing and
dabbling in various styles before carving out a
sound that they felt was right for them. This
led to the recording of their debut single, “All
I Need”. Released on January 26th, the track
has already met with great success, having
been featured on BBC Radio 2 as well as on
stations across Europe and America.
Given its sunny disposition and extreme
accessibility, it’s certainly not hard to see why
the pair’s inaugural effort has received such a
favourable reception. Bouncing off merrily
into bright guitars, it soon gives way to a warm
and cheerful melody. The catchy tune and
uplifting sound are all but guaranteed to put a
smile on your face as the whole thing glides
along at a relaxing pace. It’s a wonderfully
lighthearted piece that’s full of joy and
optimism.
“All I Need” can be sampled on Soundcloud,
along with a demo of the song “Go”. The latter
is another passionate and enthusiastic offering
that stomps in with a rousing drumbeat. The
vocals and rhythm are more urgent this time
but it’s just as infectious and absorbing as its
companion.
The Little Secrets have adopted a delightful
approach to making music. Their material is
very easy on the ears and makes for a pleasant
listen. It’s difficult to imagine anyone taking
issue with it. “All I Need” can be purchased
via iTunes, while information on all the latest
happenings with the band can be found on
Facebook and Twitter.
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