The album is about the struggle, the constant (f*g) struggle of life, most works of art are, in some way. There’s rage, escapism and a lot of tenderness. Vyvienne Long is a cellist, pianist, singer, songwriter, composer and arranger based in Co. Wicklow. It has been nine long years since the musician released her début LP ... [Continue Reading]
chamber pop
Beatrix Players: Magnified
Formed in 2013, Beatrix Players is an all-female trio comprised of Amanda Alvarez (cello), Jess Kennedy (piano and backing vocals) and Amy Birks (lead and backing vocals). Hailing from Spain, Australia and Straffordshire respectively, the three musicians all met in London where they are now based. Effortlessly blending their ... [Continue Reading]
Rachel Grimes: Earthly Heaven
A classical pianist and composer from Louisville, Kentucky, Rachel Grimes was a member of American indie post-rock and chamber music group Rachel’s for the best part of twenty years (1991-2011) before embarking on various other projects. The pianist released Book of Leaves, her first solo album in 2009 and is currently playing ... [Continue Reading]
Vyvienne Long: Let go
Vyvienne Long is a Dublin born classically trained cellist, pianist and singer songwriter who started her career playing in various chamber music ensembles around Europe before being recruited by Irish singer songwriter Damien Rice to tour with his band. Somewhere along that great tour, I discovered fun and exhilaration in ... [Continue Reading]
