Nowadays Olive Can't Even Write

  Tomorrow, on December 16th, a new Christmas song will be available to stream and download on your favorite platforms. "This Christmas Time", which was written by Prof. Sir Chris Evans features a narrated introduction by Ozzy Osbourne, lead vocals by Casi Wyn, and is backed by Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Andy Taylor (Duran Duran), and Noddy Holder (Slade) among others. The song is meant to support an online global project that provides information to people living with cancer led by the Cancer Awareness Trust.  Source: The Cancer Awareness Trust Just last month, former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, but could not make it to the ceremony due to setback in his diagnosis of stage four metastatic prostate cancer. Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon read a letter written by him highlighting this announcement. Part of the letter reads: "Although my current condition is not immediately life threatening there is no cure. Rec...

On December 2nd, Scottish singer Donovan released his new album, "Gaelia" to streaming platforms , which featured ten fabulous musicians over the course of thirteen tracks. It blends the styles of folk, rock, and traditional Scottish music in a manner that makes each track timeless. But as an album, does it stand well in Donovan's catalog? Here are my opinions on each track: Picture credit: Donovan's official site. shorturl.at/fzUX3 1. "Moon over Clare" One of my favorite things about this track is the fife that sort of weaves through the rest of the song, kind of like it's dancing around Donovan and his guitar. It also features a brief section involving strings that I wish could have been utilized in more of the song, however, " Moon over Clare"  is a lovely piece nonetheless. 8/10 "Watching the Sun Go Down" The very first thing that stood out to me was the usage of the lute, but the didgeridoo caught my attention rather quickly. Don...