Review: Jeb Loy Nichols - This House Is Empty Without You (Timmion Records)

The mid-Wales soul cowboy is back again with the brand new album that needs a home with you as 'This House Is Empty Without You' is now out on Timmion Records.

You'll recall the "American singer-songwriter, writer and artist, born in Wyoming" has now  been resident in Wales for over 40 years and in that time he's had released on labels as varied as Adrian Sherwood's dub/reggae/punk On-U Sound, the jazz label Impossible Ark Records, City County City and Rough Trade.

It still sounds a fantastic turn of fate that Timmion Records in Finland, home of the magnificent house band, Cold Diamond & Mink (see review HERE) has found Jeb Loy Nichols so confortable with his cowboy boots now well under the table with the previous single 'Step In' / 'Coming Home Love', we've got the equally fantastic album

There's a further eight tracks on the album that's full of southern soul traditions with Nichols’ intimate songwriting and distinctive voice, creating a warm, reflective sound including 'Good Morning Monday,' 'Here With You,'Black Water Girl' (nice harmonica on here) and 'No Rest Without Love' are full of lost love, returned love and reflection.

The gentle guitar riffs meet breezy soul arrangements with background vocals by Emilia Sisco (she of the 'Introducing Emilia Sisco' from last year - see review HERE) which makes this album stand out for all the right reasons.; there's no time of your hands to get this album so get it now!

BUY LINK: This House Is Empty Without You | Jeb Loy Nichols

Artist: Jeb Loy Nichols 

Title:  This House Is Empty Without You

Release date: 7th November, 2025

Label : Timmion Records

Catalog Number : TR753

Format:  Limited Edition Vinyl / CD / Digital / Bandcamp 

Review: Emilia Sisco - Introducing Emilia Sisco (Timmion Records)

Is this the best Christmas present there is this year? Emilia Sisco's debut album being released on Timmion Records is perfect for the advent calender.

Following singles with Cold Diamond & Mink like, 'Let Me In' (see review HERE) and the album opener, 'Say Yes', Emilia Sisco makes a late bid for debut album of the year.

As deep and soulful as you'd imagine from Timmion Records with the house backing band (you'll recall this years' album by Jimi Tenor - see review HERE) are as perfect as any New York Daptones or the equally improbable new soul/funk guys outta Melbourne like Audrey Powne,Tamil Rogeon or even The Pro-Teens. 

All of these tracks are mini-masterpieces or potential singles.  'Your Girl' is particularly strong but this is vintage soul quality; 'Love So Devine' is a prime example but there's no duff track here, from the horns, guitar and sweet gospel harmonies, 'Certainly', 'Too Late' and 'In These Binds' excell.

The label are keen on 'Don't Let Nobody' but by the end of the ten tracks, you'll be in love with the sound of Emilia Sisco and her songs of love and pain; we're already in love with the Cold Diamond & Mink guys.  

I'm feelin' a bit like Joe Tex after this which is a bit weird as Emilia's voice is so pure but it indicates how well she delivers these emotional songs - amazing for a debut album.

Artist: Emilia Sisco 

Title:   Introducing Emilia Sisco

Release date: 6th December, 2024

Label : Timmion Records

Catalog Number : TRLP12016

Format:  LP / CD / Digital / Bandcamp 

Review: Emilia Sisco, Cold Diamond & Mink - Let Me In (Timmion Records)

'Let Me In' is not a tribute to footie fans bangin' on the pub doors for early orders - this is pure soul.

This is totally different from the label's last release, Jimi Tenor and Cold Diamond & Mink's LP,  'Is There Love In Outer Space?' (see review HERE) even though the 'house' band is featured in that they've gone deep south for a soul that matches Emilia Sisco's vocals perfectly.

Artist: Emilia Sisco and Cold Diamond & Mink

Title:  Let Me In / Way Past Midnight (Let Me In (Instrumental))

Release date: 9th August, 2024

Label : Timmion Records

Catalog Number : TR760

Format: 7" / Digital / Bandcamp