THE SOUND
OF MUSIC...
BY DIANE TREMARCO
LOCAL ARTIST CD'S
Here are a few CD’s to keep you entertained
if you are still confined to barracks.
Also, it is worth looking up a few Facebook
feeds of local artists performing on a regular
basis: Jaie Lupton, Mark Kenny, Paul Kappa
and Billy Myers to name but a few.
Chris Howarth
The Beauty of Storms
spotify.com
Martin Fletcher
I Can Feel the Love
iTunes | Google Play
Matt Carroll
A New Beginning
spotify.com
AMBER WILDING STONE
The juxtaposition of Sass, playful tongue in cheek attitude and self-deprecating
humour, mixed with self-reflective and often serious or dark subject matters, is
what currently carves out her niche in the market, the feisty, fighting face of the
underdog.
With her single 'That girl Jolene' gaining the number one spot on US TV
show 'Next stop Nashville,' A top 5 spot for 'best original rock artist' from the
International Singer Songwriter Association in 2019, plus 'Independent rock
anthem of the year' from Belter Radio (2019) her edgy style, and unique sound,
described by some as "Alternative Pop Driven Blues Rock," is certainly starting
to get recognition.
Amber Wilding Stone was born and bred in Wirral and for the last ten years
has been treading the boards at local venues. Lyrically "Bold, Unapologetic
and unashamedly honest" her songs have been described as having a
particularly authentic and accessible feel as if torn sheets from pages of a
diary, unedited, unfiltered, and with no flowers added; sealed moments of
pent up emotion, gift wrapped in music.
"One of those girls they name hurricanes after..." A lyric from her single 'That Girl
Jolene,’ although not originally written with herself in mind, has quickly become
the synonymous phrase now used to describe the self-penned dirt blonde roots
and cowboy boots singer.
Described as a "vocal storyteller," narratives are passionately played out through
unique, rock powered and country lilting vocals; often theatrically charged,
colourfully animating catchy with memorable hooks.
Musically, it is difficult to nail down a specific genre to her compositions, as in her
own words, they "like to find their own way." There are undoubtedly Alternative,
Pop and Rock elements, with unexpected twists of Country and Blues, while a
Retro Nostalgic feel; spanning her favourite nuances of different decades, seems
underpin her work.
With three released singles gaining in popularity around the globe, airing on
radio stations in the UK, Australia and USA, industry professionals and Radio
are frequently commenting on "genius lyrics" and love the "fresh, unique &
quirky" combination of genres.
Always writing, Amber has been using this period of Lockdown as a muse for
creativity and self-reflection, which is prevalent in the coming debut Album. The
original record was halted from an intended May release, and has since been
reworked in her home studio, where she has been enjoying producing, and
honing her concept and production.
With the inability to come together in a room, the process has been an eyeopening
experience to what people can bring together from afar. Friends
and musicians Paul Rogan (Lead guitar) and David Tolley (Bass) have been
instrumental in allowing the tracks written in lockdown to be realised, and
overall completion of the project.
For Amber the record is very much a concept piece, with enough catchy tunes
to make it accessible across the board; a peak into a diary, snap shots of feeling,
and an in-depth look into the workings of her chaotic inner world. Written,
recorded and produced by her own hand, learning the ropes along the way, it
has been a true labour of love. Although very much a solo project, with herself
arranging drums, playing rhythm guitars and vocals. Amber would like to thank
Ian Granton and Paul Rogan for the sparkles of lead guitar that really elevate
the songs to another level, and to David Tolley for the Bass that gels everything
together.
Her Debut Album 'Hard to love' featuring singles 'That girl Jolene,' 'Dirt blonde
roots' and 'What's she Got?' as well as new track 'Beauty and Disaster' is set to
be released August 2020. Head to her Website www.amberwildlingstone.com to
sign up for all the latest info on the release and to pre-order.
www.amberwildlingstone.com
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