Yana Couto: Salt, music and the beauty of every day [Interview]
A Polish music-maker doing things differently
Yana Couto is a Polish musician working with piano and field recordings. She was one of the artists I met at ESNS. I spoke to her about her unique approach to music and the importance of "salt" in life...
musicobserved.substack.com/p/yana-couto...
24.01.2026 17:56
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This was a really great album to get immersed in 🎶
21.01.2026 15:15
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Live Report: ESNS 2026 | Live | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews
Mind blowing choices immersed in the future of music... The trouble with going to a festival with more than 300 artists, from 39 countries, performing at
I got back on Saturday from 3 days in Groningen at
ESNS (aka Eurosonic), one of the most fun, mind-blowing, musical gatherings and a very cool way to start 2026.
I discovered loads of new artists - you can read all about it on @clashmusic.com ...
www.clashmusic.com/live/live-re...
19.01.2026 17:53
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Christmas every day...
Really, would that be a good thing? Musicians answer this and other vital questions
10 artists, 7 questions... My end of year special is now online!
Find out musicians' thoughts on Secret Santa, best gifts ever, plans for 2026, and of course whether it really should be Christmas every day...
musicobserved.substack.com/p/christmas-...
22.12.2025 15:50
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EPs of the year: The Music Observer 10
The best EPs of 2025
We’ve arrived - the Music Observer end of the year lists are here! Starting today with EPs… 10 top picks and some honourable mentions too… Ready to read now
musicobserved.substack.com/p/eps-of-the...
10.12.2025 21:57
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The Neu Bulletin (Cliffords, Florence Road, Blossom Caldarone and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
Another @diymagazine.bsky.social NEU Bulletin out today! Thrilled to see my Cliffords mini-review heading it up this time :)
diymag.com/feature/the-...
24.11.2025 15:51
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Eight exciting artists revisited
How did my predictions work out?
Last year I selected 8 artists who I thought should be followed in 2025 — Today I’m revisiting them to see how it worked out…
musicobserved.substack.com/p/revisited-...
22.11.2025 17:29
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Live Report: Live At Leeds - In The City 2025
Karl Blakesley goes in search of the next big thing - KEO, Child Of Prague, Last Train (and more!) prove to be highlights...
www.clashmusic.com/live/live-re...
17.11.2025 10:30
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Played Cymru is our in-depth look at the Welsh music scene...
This month, Tom Morgan profiles The Family Battenberg, Po Griff, Asidhara, Hollow Blessings, CATTY + Why Horses?
www.clashmusic.com/features/pla...
06.11.2025 15:07
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Adwaith: The 100 Club, London [Live]
Dragons under the streets of London
Some thoughts on last week‘s @adwaithmusic.bsky.social gig at the legendary 100 Club!
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05.11.2025 11:17
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Ellur has a brilliant new EP out today!
04.11.2025 08:36
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Yesterday I somehow managed to publish my regular Monday new music post despite a very hard day. Have a read! Coincidentally, all the artists I featured are from Scotland…
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04.11.2025 08:34
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The Neu Bulletin (Cardinals, Mei Semones, Chloe Qisha and more!)
DIY’s essential guide to the best new music.
I write quite a lot outside of my Substack blog. One of my favourites is the @diymagazine.bsky.social Neu Bulletin — short (~100 word) reviews of new music. It’s always a great list.
I wrote two for this week’s edition (Chloe Qisha and Cardinals)...
diymag.com/feature/the-...
28.10.2025 10:31
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Twisterella is my happy place
More than just a metro festival
It’s that time of year again … Twisterella is a small multi venue festival that punches well above … I’ve written a bit about it here:
musicobserved.substack.com/p/twisterell...
08.10.2025 07:43
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How to stand out: My services for artists
Photo by Marija Zaric on Unsplash
Calling independent artists! If you’re looking for some support and feedback on publicising your music without spending a fortune, I think I can help!
musicobserved.substack.com/p/how-to-sta...
02.10.2025 16:32
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Letting go of the outcome: Amber Saqladi [Interview]
Time to catch up about all things 'Liquor', creative serendipity and music that heals
I caught up with Americana-meets-pop/rock artist Amber Saqladi recently, to find out about her newest music and delve a bit deeper into what makes her tick.
She shared some great stories and insights...
musicobserved.substack.com/p/letting-go...
29.09.2025 14:45
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SPRINTS: All That Is Over [Album]
SPRINTS may just have created the album of the year.
One of the best albums of the year is finally out. SPRINTS - All That Is Over.
Also, you know when you actually really like your own writing? That’s how I feel about this review! Check it out:
musicobserved.substack.com/p/sprints-al...
26.09.2025 09:57
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