Here are my top 5 Bandcamp album picks of 2025. These are all artist/musicians that I know, have played music with or worked with and/or are friends. Support your musician friends and independent artists ! 1. Mark Campbell Quartet – Wet Coast My friend Mark is an amazing guitarist and a Vancouver legend with whom …
BUY OR STREAM THE ALBUM ON BANDCAMP HERE : https://scottarchibaldmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-id-project-sol-caravan “Scott’s latest id project album “Sol Caravan” is psych rock based, North African/Maghreb influenced, globetrotter themed but genre defying, with drummer and percussionist Simon Webster (UK/France), and Sufi singer Mouna Eddrou (Morocco/France). It also features UK musicians Justin Adams (Tinariwen, Robert Plant, Juldeh Camara) on …
In these videos I highlight Dalston’s thriving music scene, where intimate venues host everything from jazz jams to experimental gigs. Unlike tourist-heavy areas like Soho, these spots offer raw, authentic experiences—perfect for artists seeking inspiration. My plan to ‘hit a jam’ reflects the neighborhood’s spontaneous creative energy.My visit to the Vortex Jazz Club in Dalston, East London …
Collaboration with UK percussionist Simon Webster and Moroccan Sufi Singer Mouna Eddrou My collaboration with Simon, a master percussionist schooled in Arabic , Moroccan and Afro-Cuban styles and Mouna Eddrou , a Moroccan Sufi singer and percussionist, brought a unique cultural depth to this music. Our partnership began recording in 2022 in Perigueux, France, at …
Read more “Cross Cultural Fusion : My Creative Journey in France.”
For me, the 2023 Montreal Jazz Festival is the “best yet,” praising standout performances by legends like Marcus Miller, who received the Miles Davis Award on stage. Miller’s medley of Davis’ classics and Al Di Meola’s virtuosic set left me inspired, alongside free outdoor shows by Cinematic Orchestra and Robert Glasper. The festival’s post-pandemic revival reaffirmed …
Read more “Montreal Music Festivals Guide: Stage Lights & Summer Nights.”