Ballaké Sissoko Archives • Wax Vinyl Records

Ballaké Sissoko & Piers Faccini – One Half of a Dream

February 15, 2025 by v1nylm@tt

Malian kora master Ballaké Sissoko and British-Italian folk songwriter Piers Faccini unite on One Half of a Dream, the latest single from their upcoming collaborative album, Our Calling. The song weaves Malian musical traditions with English folk influences, creating an intricate and hypnotic arrangement. Delicate kora melodies intertwine with guitar and ngoni bass, providing a … Read more

Altameda – Body Spray: Nostalgia and Escapism Wrapped in Alt-Folk Rock
Altameda return with their latest single Body Spray, blending elements of alternative folk, Americana, and rock in a sound that feels both familiar and forward-looking. The track opens with a strong melodic foundation and is driven by emotive, rousing vocals that give shape to its central themes — longing, memory, and escape. Lyrically, Body Spray ... Read more
Kevin Driscoll – You Could Have Told Me: Acoustic Energy with a Cinematic Edge
Kevin Driscoll’s new release You Could Have Told Me is a well-crafted acoustic track, driven by rhythmic guitar patterns and a vocal delivery that carries both tension and restraint. It’s a performance that suggests something much bigger underneath — as though the song could explode into a full-band arrangement at any moment, but chooses instead ... Read more
Calibro 35 – Discomania: A Funky Reimagining of Umiliani’s Classic
Calibro 35 return with a sharp and vibrant new single, Discomania — a bold reinterpretation of Piero Umiliani’s 1978 cosmic disco track. Delivered with a rhythmic edge and a confident grasp of groove, their version leans into Afrobeat territory while keeping the strong melodic core of the original intact. The track blends vintage textures with ... Read more
Joanne Bird – I Might As Well: A Thoughtful Track from Upcoming EP Railroad Tracks
Joanne Bird’s latest single, I Might As Well, introduces her EP Railroad Tracks with a gentle, reflective composition that blends indie folk with touches of Americana and jazz. The track opens with soft instrumentation and steady acoustic guitar, soon joined by a vocal delivery that feels both personal and controlled. There’s an understated charm in ... Read more
Cam Blake – Endless: A Reflective Acoustic Track Written in the Wake of Heartbreak
“Endless” by Cam Blake is a stripped-back, intimate track that captures a personal moment of emotional clarity. The arrangement is minimal—just voice and guitar—but the production gives it a warm, airy quality. Blake’s vocal performance carries the song, combining gentle phrasing with a strong melodic line that draws attention to the lyrics. Written in Canada ... Read more