Chris Mackrell

Our latest single of the week comes from French producer ‘The Avener’ Having worked with many different artists he is now working on his first solo album "The Wanderings Of The Avener" which will be out in the coming months. ‘The Avener’ will be touring Europe well into 2014, unfortunately he hasn’t announced any UK dates yet. While you wait for his new album his new track ‘Fade Out Lines’ […]

‘People’ is the new song from London based singer songwriter Shaun Escoffery. This soulful track is taken from his new album ‘In The Red Room’ co-written and produced by Gil Cang, whose credits include writing "Whatever Happens" for Michael Jackson. When Shaun isn’t writing and performing his music he performs in musicals having been nominated for a Laurence Olivier for his work in the stage musical, Parade back in 2007. […]

As you know I’m normally against cover versions of songs. However, this cover by Annie Lennox caught me off guard. She has a brilliantly powerful voice that pulls off ‘I Put A Spell On You’ with what seems like ease, for someone approaching their 60th that’s impressive. Her new album ‘Nostalgia’ (released 27 October) is a departure from the norm for Lennox as she takes on Jazz. You can pre […]

Following on from the fantastic ‘Gathering Crows’ EP local singer songwriter Mairi Orr is on track to release her (as yet untitled) debut album. Funded through crowd funding website Kickstarter Mairi plans to have the album available by March next year. We were lucky enough to have her into the Sunday Lunch studio to play tracks from her EP plus an EXCLUSIVE new track off her album. listen to ‘Mairi […]

Our new single of the week comes from English pop and RnB singer Alexa Goddard. ‘So There’ is the follow up to her EP ‘Marilyn’ which was released earlier this year. ‘So There’ will be available from the 26th of October with the possibly with a album soon. To find out more visit www.AlexaGoddard.com

With Nile Rodgers back on the scene, rumours of a Chic reunion and loads of new songs with a disco vibe, it seems right for Jimmy Somerville to have a new record out. Jimmy jumped into the music scene in the 1980s with Bronski Beat and The Communards followed by his own solo success. ‘Back To Me’ his new single (and our single of the week) is out now to […]

‘Easy Money’ is the new single from English musician, singer, and songwriter (and former Smiths guitarist) Johnny Marr. Taken as the lead single from his new album ‘Playland’ which is out on the 6th of October. Playland is the follow up to last years solo debut album ‘The Messenger’ Johnny will be touring the UK in October to promote the new album along with a US tour later in the […]

Having only previously released a EP, Edinburgh duo Jellymans Daughter release their self titled debut album on the 26th of September. Anna is the first single from the album which makes it a fitting single of the week. Emily and Graham both came into the studio to perform a live set on Sunday Lunch which you can have a listen to HERE.   Jellymans Daughter will be launching the album […]

‘Maps’ is the new single from American band Maroon 5. It is released ahead of their 5th studio album ‘V’ (see what they did there) Although this track may not reach the levels of ‘Stereo Hearts’, despite being written and produced by the same team but it is worthy of being our new single of the week. To find out more visit www.maroon5.com