And so this year begins as the last one ended, with this writer totally swept away by the stark splendour of San Francisco based artist Karina Gill’s unparalleled songcraft. Initially released via Paisley Shirt Records to coincide with Cindy’s recent UK/EU tour, these predominantly solo home recordings find Gill completely at ease in her environment,Continue reading “Cindy – Saw It All Demos”
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Cindy – Swan Lake
The songwriting of Cindy’s Karina Gill has always suggested rather than demanded our attention. As listeners, we lean gently into a world reshaped by a keen eye for the peripheries and a heart open to all possibilities. Never has the above rang truer than across new EP Swan Lake’s six subtly contrasting arrangements. Working withContinue reading “Cindy – Swan Lake”
Cindy: Ringing the changes – An interview with Karina Gill…
It’s no secret that Cindy are this blog’s favourite band. The stark, beautiful truths contained within Karina Gill’s writing frequently find parts of me I didn’t know existed, helping to gain understanding from even the most unfathomable of situations. Ahead of the release of new EP Swan Lake and a forthcoming second UK and debutContinue reading “Cindy: Ringing the changes – An interview with Karina Gill…”
Cindy – All Weekend
On the cusp of a second UK/EU tour and with a new line up in tow, Karina Gill’s San Francisco dreampop collective Cindy return with All Weekend, the lead track from forthcoming EP Swan Lake. Whilst arriving with customary style and grace, the change in personnel has inevitably lead to subtle shifts in the band’sContinue reading “Cindy – All Weekend”
Cindy – Standard Candle Demos
If I was to be sent to a desert island for the remainder of my stint here on Earth and was allowed just one album for company, this is the one I would choose, no question. There is something incredibly comforting about the thought of knowing that this would be the only music I couldContinue reading “Cindy – Standard Candle Demos”
Drawing inspiration…
Emma Lucy McArthur is an Artist and Printmaker based in Bristol, UK. Her book The Body Tarot was published in 2022 and she recently showcased a selection of her work at this years BS4 Art Trail. Some time ago, a life drawing teacher shared with her his love of using music to shape and influenceContinue reading “Drawing inspiration…”
Cindy – Why Not Now?
‘Have you been sleeping on the job? Searching for the words for far too long? Wondering how you missed the call, all the nights you thought were yours.’ True story: If it hadn’t been for the second verse of The Price Is Right you wouldn’t be reading this now. This site wouldn’t have progressed theContinue reading “Cindy – Why Not Now?”
Hugs in the Hostel Hallway
My day with Cindy. Cindy are my favourite band, and so when the San Francisco based group announced their first UK tour I was naturally delighted. A pre gig meet up in Bristol was loosely arranged, but I never could have imagined the way it would ultimately pan out, with the band welcoming me alongContinue reading “Hugs in the Hostel Hallway”
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