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Review: Where do you even start with a title like this? To say Hollie Kenniff has set out to try and tear through your emotional brick wall in the sweetest and most gentile way possible is full understatement of the century territory. Following up on her spellbinding 2021 ambient masterpiece, The Quiet Drift, her latest offering to the world almost sounds like a memory even before you know what it's called.

From the outset, these are lush soundscapes that ebb and flow behind and in front of piano keys, suggestions of notes that almost aren't there, with the consistent totem this overwhelmingly rich timbre. The arrangements, often deceptively loose, reflect the work of mind's eye, its ability to recollect but not necessary in 360-degrees, colour, or linear timelines. Tracks such as the aptly titled 'Momentary' introduce refreshingly clear structures of melody, before again vanishing into beautiful walls of brilliant sound.

Review: Strand of Oaks' upcoming album Miracle Focus signals a departure from Tim Showalter's usual folk-rock sound, embracing meditation and a diverse range of influences. Showalter's transformative journey is reflected in the album's eclectic mix, drawing inspiration from Ram Dass, yoga, Freddie Mercury, Alice Coltrane and the Beastie Boys. Produced by Kevin Ratterman, the album features backing vocals from Lacey Guthrie and features Showalter's newfound love for synthesisers and painting. The lead single 'More You' abandons guitars for swirling ambient synths, signaling a bold evolution in Showalter's sonic palette. 'Miracle Focus' promises to be a love letter to bliss and a celebration of life's complexities, offering listeners a temple of peace and a soundtrack for dancing through existence together.