Jeremy Ivey has clearly enjoyed thinking about the songs that changed his life; his choices reflecting every part of his childhood, youth and musical awakening.
Inspired by the music of Ryan Adams, Ray LaMontagne, Chris Stapleton and Jason Isbell, the powerful poetic songs of the Welsh singer songwriter William Poyer are the sort that can save you when you need saving the most.
A modern take on the murder ballad tradition, ‘Playing God’ tackles domestic violence and abuse, adding in a philosophical cross-questioning of the country revenge trope over a shuffling delta groove
The Scottish-American singer combines her musical backgrounds in Celtic folk, American roots, classical and jazz, reimagining ‘Cradle Song’ as a haunting lullaby and a paean to the enduring strength and pain of motherhood.
‘Golden Standard’ sounds gloriously bold and timeless, with all the melodrama and aching of a lost Billy Sherrill recording, as Kelley Mickwee lets her inner Connie Smith rip on this belting country ballad.
Holler are proud to present a monthly series of live sessions in partnership with Under The Apple Tree. This March, it's a pleasure to introduce you to the soulful Jack Francis.
