The ghost within

Music from the Hill- Indie rock from near Oxford, UK.
Latest Nightshift review Nov 24 http://nightshiftmag.co.uk/2024/nov.pdf
Nightshift review Oct 2023 Top Track http://nightshiftmag.co.uk/2023/oct.pdf
Nightshift magazine demo review (Nov 2022): 
http://nightshiftmag.co.uk/2022/nov.pdf
Nightshift demo review from Jan 2022: http://nightshiftmag.co.uk/2022/jan.pdf
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Singer-songwriter creating ethereal indie dream pop, blending solo works and collaborations into transcendent, poetic music.

Songs from the edge of somewhere.
You don’t know if you’re walking into a protest, a party, or a funeral.
Bluesy, soulful rock’n’roll.
Haunted, deep and raw. 
The kind of raw you can’t fake.

“You don’t sound like anyone else,” said Danny Thompson - legendary bassist for Nick Drake and Joe Strummer - about English producer Conil.

Tchad Blake, sonic architect for Tom Waits and Elvis Costello, agreed: “Strange Part of the Country is an amazing album. I still listen to it.”

Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green was also a fan, making a rare visit to Conil’s studio to record a mellow take on “Woke Up Around Midnight,” his smoky tribute to the jazz greats.

Conil’s distinct sound has drawn praise from Marc Ribot, Davey Graham, Pino Palladino, and John Leckie - artists and producers known for recognising the real thing when they hear it.

Upon release, Strange Part of the Country made quiet but lasting waves. Q Magazine gave it four stars and a Q Recommends stamp. Blues Matters Magazine put Conil on the cover, calling him “one of the most original artists out there.” In the U.S., “Years Between” climbed to number three on the Alternative Radio Chart.

Raised in England on the Rolling Stones, the Velvet Underground, and Tom Waits, Conil later lived in some of the world’s most musically charged cities - New Orleans, New York, Chicago, Austin and Berlin - chasing sound wherever he went.

That began early. He travelled far, met the Dalai Lama, climbed Kilimanjaro, and crossed the Himalayas - experiences that shaped his perspective and his music.

He is now finishing his long-awaited second album - recorded in New Orleans, Chicago, London and Greece - with Danny Thompson, Tchad Blake and more.

I should do more visual artworks but find myself playing the guitar instead .... basic influence and reason to buy a guitar many decades ago was english folk baroque style of Renbourn/Jansch. Actually met John Renbourn some years ago and he asked me why I didnt pick up my own folk tradition? ... yes why not... apart from that music is music.

https://robertbroganmusic.com
https://robertbrogan.hearnow.com
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On February 9th, 2022, Robert Brogan released his first 100% self made Album. "One". Everything on the 10 song Album you hear was written recorded and mastered by him, never setting foot in a recording studio. You can click the link above to listen to Robert Brogan's music using the method that is most convenient for you. Thanks for listening and the INCREDIBLE support! Here on Soundcloud is the ONLY place you will also find all of his COVER SONGS! Enjoy!

UPDATE***

11.1.22 - 11.10.22 the 2022 Holiday Album is dropping, 1 song a day, for 10 days! I'm writing this on day 6, the last 4 songs are my favorite! Thanks for listening! & Happy Holidays! 

Please add your favorites to your playlist and Reposts are GREATLY appreciated! I'm trying to do this fulltime! Thanks for your support. 💯

A one man original instrumental band where  the guitar is the storyteller weaving tales through twisted tunes. 

My journey isn't about the loud or the bold, but about sharing an experience.

Thanks so much for letting ears, heart and mind joining me in this musical exploration.

❤️

The ghost within

a tonal mimicry