Pien is a Dutch artist now based in Scotland and a friend of Sven Ross. I first fell under her spell back in September, just before launching the magazine, when she released The Cover. I was completely drawn to her simplicity and slightly offbeat personality,…
At a time when AI promises to revolutionize everything, I (the founder) wanted to do a new test (I had already done it when Chat-GPT was released). I quickly concluded that its writing style was obvious, since it always uses the same vocabulary, without getting…
Last month, in the very first issue of Niko’s Music Magazine, I introduced you to Alaina Margaret Droog with her song “Rabbit Hole”. She’s an extraordinary artist whose personality shines through every line of her songs. With just a guitar and her voice, nothing more,…
When you hear this song on Niko’s Music Mixtape, you might think I’ve completely lost my mind and that I’m mixing things together without rhyme or reason. And you’d be absolutely right! Because that’s exactly my goal! To break away from boxes and not do…
Some people experience thrilling adventures filled with incredible encounters and stunning landscapes. And they’re undeniably inspiring! Last summer, I had the pleasure of hosting the artist Jeff Mailfert at my place, giving him a break on his long van journey between concerts on opposite sides…
It’s been 3 and a half years since we discovered the French duo Willo. Hailing from the mountains that separate France and Spain, the Pyrenees, Cécile and Olivier enchant the world with their elaborate folk melodies and warm vocal harmonies. Listening to a Willo song…
Just before Christmas, here’s my monthly gift to each of you, to thank you for joining me on Patreon! This publication is available for everyone on Patreon, even for free members, so don’t hesitate to join the fun for free! Just like I did last…
This song seduced me from the very first listen, when William sent it to me on November 11th. That day is a holiday in my country, so normally we don’t work. The song arrived in my database around 8 pm, and as usual, I received…
On my very first listen to Desert Rose, the latest single by Canadian artist Cati Landry, I was completely blown away. First off, by her vocals. Cati starts singing just seven seconds into the song. It’s quick, but it instantly sets the scene: a young…
This is the ninth article I’ve written about Carley Varley. Time flies! It was back in January 2020, almost five years ago now, that I fell for this little blonde from the south of England, thanks to the song “Found”, a beautiful acoustic folk ballad.…