Stow College is renowned as being a hotbed of new talent when it comes to the indie music scene, and so it should: it is the home of Electric Honey, the record label responsible for discovering acts such as Belle & Sebastian, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol. The institution once again offers us another dollop of fantastic acoustic pop in the form of Sasha Is Acoustic, the debut album released on Not Yet Retro Records, the fledgling label started up by one of the college’s student. At the tender age of 18, the young singer-songwriter speaks candidly of loves lost and carrying on even when times are tough. His songs seep emotion, the use of only an acoustic guitar, drums and the occasional bass creating a simultaneous blend of sorrow and defiance. Each song is gentle yet affecting, staying with you long after the album has run its course. Sasha Is Acoustic is one of the most promising young composers on the indie scene today and you’d be well to keep to him on your musical radar.
Download the album on iTunes and check out Sasha and Not Yet Retro Records‘ MySpace profiles.
Michael Slevin 
Considering how similar our musical tastes are, as well as the pedigree of Stow, I’ll have to give it a listen sometime. MISSION COMPLETE!