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WACO - Elevation

Long Car Journeys (R.E.M. Song)

From A Window

'Days We'll Never Let Go' by Sarah J 

A song written during lockdown about missing someone special. 

Recorded at Crosstown Studios.

Sarah J - Days We'll Never Let Go

Performed & Written By: Emma Edel
Produced By: Alex O' Keeffe
Mixed By: Adam Shanahan
Mastered By: Richard Dowling
Artwork By: Aaron F Design
Photography By: Paula Trojner

I Reckon Something

"I'll Die A Little" from 'If one thing were different, nothing would be the same' by Luke De-Sciscio

Available for streaming on Bandcamp and Soundcloud immediately
and Spotify and other DSPs December 16th 2022

Released via Luke's label, Folk Boy Records

Lyrics:

I feel like I died three years ago
it's so hard to offer hope
when you feel like you're alone

If everything's a feeling I could offer mine
but why?
when I can't face the sight

I know I could fall in love again
see the world with fresh eyes
but sooner or later I'd start again
seeing to the other side

Even devotion knows
it's hard to play the chords
give any thief an apple he'll just get worse
have you ever known love without the fall?
the floor on your knees at a strangers door

Baby, deer roam
swans fly
herons nest
I'll die a little

www.lukedesciscio.co.uk

I'll Die A Little

Restless Hearts

Farthings Wood

012 - Farthings Wood

takeoff

we're gathered round the table
got beers in our hands
Will is sitting next to me
talking about his plans
you see that special lady
who's playing fairy ride
well god i am in love with her
and i hope she will be mine

so pass another qingdao
wait, is this one eight or nine?
well i don't care
i'm feeling good
we're having us a time
from dancing on the tables
to banana bucket hats
we've always got our home here
and i'll never forget/question that

1,2,3
can't you see?
that we're here doing our thing
shotting fireball
while we're drawing on the wall
making memories for free
1,2,3
i got my family
and we're gon be alright
cos we're getting real drunk
and falling in love
yeah this is all that we need

Perry's Bar

Award-winning Liverpool-based songwriter John Jenkins released his latest album Restless Hearts on July 4th, 2025. Since its debut, the collection has garnered widespread acclaim for its emotional depth, lyrical craftsmanship, and timeless Americana spirit.  
But the story doesn’t end there.
💡 A Bold Creative Twist
In the lead-up to the release, John conceived a unique companion project: an alternative version of Restless Hearts, featuring each of the 12 original tracks reimagined by other artists. Initially hesitant—unsure if anyone would be interested in covering his songs—John was encouraged by respected songwriter Jim Pearson, who not only endorsed the idea but offered to record a cover himself.
Word spread quickly across social media, and what began as a quiet experiment evolved into a grassroots celebration of collaboration. Artists from across genres stepped forward, each bringing their own interpretation—some professionally produced, others raw and intimate. Styles ranged from stripped-back acoustic to full-band arrangements, with several tracks receiving multiple covers in contrasting styles.
As a heartfelt thank-you to the artists and fans, John is making the full Too Many Roads album available as a free digital download. For those who prefer a physical keepsake, a limited run of 30 CDs is available for £10, including postage.
All proceeds will support the West Kirby Friday Night Musical Group, which recently relocated from the West Kirby Arts Centre to St Bridget’s Community Hall. Funds raised will help cover equipment upgrades and venue costs, ensuring the group continues to thrive in its new home.
1.Iain Paterson – Cruel Wind
2.Helen Flunder/Brendan Perkins - The Disappearance
3.Robyn Gair - Too Many Roads
4.Ann Radcliffe - Colorado in the Spring
5.jim Pearson - I Didn’t Really Want to Change the World
6.Will Riding - Sound of Thunder
7.John Booth - Brooklyn
8.Mel Reeves/Julie Meikle - The Not Knowing
9.Vou Vou Wyld - Spent the Night in Austin
10.Rob Cast - Never Needed Much
11.John Armstrong - The Man Who Breaks Your Heart
12.Ian F Ball - Farthings Wood
13.Odins Fury - Cruel Wind
14.Paul Grayston - The Disappearance
15.Will Kirkland - Too Many Roads
16.Bella Murphy - Colorado in the Spring
17.Graham Monks - I Didn’t Really want to Change the World
18.David Nixon’s Navigation - The Not Knowing
19.River East River West - Never Needed Much


Too Many Roads

John Booth - Brooklyn

Stars PNO

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Remember Me

For you

001 - LOVE WASTED

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