Category Archives: New Music

electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, New Music

Sion Hill and MYXE ‘No Way Back From Your Love’

Sion Hill has released his new single ‘No Way Back From Your Love’ with Norwegian DJ/Producer MYXE. ‘No Way Back From Your Love’ was originally written in London in 2020 by Sion Hill (Nate Johnston) & Louis Ryan for piano and voice and was intended for someone else to sing, but when MYXE heard Johnston’s vocal, he loved it so much that he decided to keep it in. Sion Hill has teamed up with acclaimed MYXE to build on the success of his recent singles ‘Fuel Kids’, ‘Last Minute’ and ‘Speak Up’ (which have a combined 4.5m streams on Spotify alone, not to mention his debut album, ‘Elephant’) that garnered significant success across radio and digital streaming platforms. MYXE has had several releases with well known labels in the industry, and has streamed to platinum on his release “Breaking All The Rules”. 

‘No Way Back From Your Love’ blends Sion Hill’s bright and charming songwriting with the infectious house sound of MYXE. This catchy ditty drifts through a buoyant beat, crisp production and sun-kissed soundscapes to create a bright dance-infused banger for listeners to indulge in. Hill’s knack with earworm melodies and irresistible hooks forms the track’s backbone and highlights the songs masterful production – the tune sparks into life with a finger-clicking rhythm ready to coax you to the dance floor before ethereal synths open up to provide a lush backdrop to Hill’s unmistakable velvety vocal. With mellow guitar, whistle feature and sing-along chorus, this sun-soaked ditty is a delightful carefree tune sure to brighten your day. 

Speaking of the single Sion Hill said: “He sent me back the mix and when I heard it I was like – wow, this is a banger. It works. Let’s roll with it. The song talks about getting too deep into a relationship with someone without realising it. The song’s lyrics were inspired by the Beatles’ –  ‘All You Need Is Love,’ by playing on the idea of – if you can envision something, then it is not impossible: “There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done, Nothing you can sing that can’t be sung.” 

Stream ‘No Way Back From Your Love’ below 


Author : Danu

Acoustic Set, Indie, Indie Buddie Session, New Music

Indie Buddie Sessions: Colm O’Mahony & The Hot Touches

Colm O’Mahony and Jackie O’Mahony performed an acoustic set for Our Indie Buddie Sessions.

Colm O’Mahony & The Hot Touches are a Rock ‘n’ Roll band from Killarney Co.Kerry, Ireland. Their self-titled debut album, featuring eight all original songs, was released on June 5, 2020. The album is an examination of life by way of rock ‘n’ roll. With eight original songs, each written by O’Mahony, it explores issues such as love, loss, betrayal & defiance. The band have recently released their new single ‘Preacher’s Daughter’, taken off that album,

Colm O’Mahony & The Hot Touches’ songs are filled with wonderful heartfelt melodies, rich instrumentation and emotive lyrics. This striped back performance gives us a chance to see some of the bands beautiful indie tunes through an acoustic lens that highlights the sweet infectious melodies, Colm’s warm vocals and the talent this band have to offer. It’s a real treat. 

For more from Colm O’Mahony & The Hot Touches Check out their website here https://www.thehottouches.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Jo-wF8cPBDIe9MN5jBUCElCmewdHNAlxDYFLesi5bYY_tW7RhE8BIFHI

 Check out the performance below. 


Author : Danu

electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Slaney ‘All I Want’

Irish dance-pop artist Slaney has released her new single ‘All I Want’. Her track ‘Love Is Like A Drug’ was included on Spotify New Music Friday UK and received extensive radio and press support which led to her been snapped up by super live agent Sol Parker at Paradigm ( Billie Eilish / Take That etc ) for worldwide representation. Slaney is also a very talented actress and recently appeared in the BAFTA nominated hit TV show Normal People and a new Apple TV show Foundation.

‘All I Want’ is a shimmering dance-pop tune that continues Slaney’s run of irresistibly infectious tunes. A dreamy light melody is glazed with her smooth vocal coos and drifts sweetly into the ears while a bubbling dance-infused backdrop maintains a tantalising bounce and edge throughout. Slaney’s sweet melodies create a lulling effect on the listener’s senses as she ventures into a 90’s – esque dance soundscape that exudes soft swirling synths and luring electronic pulses. Blending a thumping bassline into the hazy backdrop, Slaney showcases a summer bop that is sure to be stuck in your head for days. Love it.

Stream ‘All I Want’ below 


Author: Danu

Alt- Pop, Electronic, Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Robert O’Connor ’Save You’

Fresh off the release of his widely acclaimed EP ‘Transcendence’, Robert O’Connor presents his new single,’ Save You’.The track was produced by Gareth Shortland, who was recently recruited to remix hits for Steps and Will Young.

’Save You’ is an effervescent 90’s-infused dance anthem. Saturated in fizzing electronics, buoyant beats and chiming keys, the track swirls with infectious dance soundscapes while showcasing O’Connor’s impressive melodic prowess. A sweet melody glimmers through the shimmering backdrop while reverb vocals chime through the kinetic soundscape. ‘Save You’ is an upbeat bop that exudes an instant charm as O’Connor blends crisp production with catchy grooves to create an exciting dance floor filler. Press play and enjoy.

Watch the video for ‘Save You’ Below


Author: Danu

Album Review, Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Giant Sky ‘Not Today’ Album

Born out of the existential crisis that has been Covid, and a general feeling of global turmoil, ‘Not Today’ is the massive debut album to come from UK rock band Giant Sky. Finding themselves ready to record in March 2020, the pandemic restrictions meant that they were stopped in their tracks. Still desperate to focus on their music, the band put together crude demos, which soon turned into an EP. Gradually finding their style changing and seeing that there was no end to restrictions in sight, Giant Sky headed to a studio to record this full-length album, wearing masks and testing daily to get the album completed. Formed of Olivia Bond, Toby Mcfee, Jay Amesbury and Jon Hatch, Giant Sky was born after meeting Olivia in 2019. Having been in bands together since their teens, the boys have played music together for years, with Olivia’s vocals and lyricism completing the picture. 

‘Not Today’ is a powerful alternative rock album surging with Giant Sky’s sonic onslaught of heavy riffs, crashing drums and dark melodies. The band create tense tunes that brood with moody grunge verses and anthemic choruses. From the cinematic and robust ‘Rust’ to the triumphant raw smack of ‘Elephant, the band take a resounding foundation of roaring bass and pummeling drums and scatter coarse guitar embellishments into the mix to create a lean, mean and musically tantalizing wall of sound. The songs travel at a brisk neck-snapping pace as Giant Sky layer acute instrumentation atop a jagged rhythmic pulse within tracks such as ‘Change’ to create a manic mosh ready soundscape for listeners to immerse themselves in. The blazing instrumental backdrops within the album creates an exhilarating contrast to the melodies’ hazy effect, which, teamed with Olivia Bond’s delicate coos, adds a softer element to the songs. We see this particularly within ‘Heroin’. The coarse sawing bass and sharp guitar refrains lacerate with aggressive force, which Bond cushions with her soothing vocal delivery.

‘Not Today’ is a fine display of the band’s musical prowess, ‘Wolf’ and ‘Elephant’ in particular are prime examples of Giant Sky’s endless talent where we see the band sprinkle moments of guitar delight throughout. However, it’s the bittersweet ‘Home’ that sits as the pinnacle moment within the album. Boasting ethereal guitar, a bright atmosphere and Bond’s pristine vocals the song builds to a hair raising cinematic crescendo filled with expressive drums, lush backing vocals and soft keys. The track is a captivating gem and a wonderful assault on the senses.

Giant Sky have poured themselves into this fantastic album to create a mature, refined and thrilling collection of tracks ready for repeat plays.

Stream ‘Not Today’ below


Author : Danu

Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Pa Sheehy ‘I Saw You At A Funeral’

Pa Sheehy frontman of the Irish chart-conquering band Walking On Cars, has released his debut solo single ‘I Saw You At A Funeral’. 

‘I Saw You At A Funeral’ is a beautifully arranged tune wrapped in delicate instrumentation and poignant songwriting. This emotional track drifts through icy keys, soft backing vocals and delicately building soundscapes as Sheehy’s vocals express the song’s emotional lyrics. “Oh you know I still remember the day you chose to go. Mom was in the kitchen, saying, “now we’re on our own”. Sheehy takes a minimalist approach which heightens the song’s stirring message. ‘I Saw You At A Funeral’ is a thought-provoking, time-stopping piece of music and an utterly compelling debut solo single from Pa Sheehy. 

Speaking about the new single ‘I Saw You At A Funeral’ Pa Sheehy said: “This is a song I find easier to sing than talk about. I didn’t want to give this part of my life too much attention because I was doing my best to focus on the good things in my life. But every time I sat down to write a song, it was always the first thing that jumped out of me. So I knew I had to get it out of my system. After it was written, it was all about not over doing it with the production. With such a blunt song it didn’t need any bells and whistles. A little keyboard arpeggio and some atmospheric sounds was enough to glide it home. My siblings listened to it once but won’t listen to it anymore. I take that as a compliment.”

Stream ‘I Saw You At A Funeral’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Gang Of Youths ‘the angel of 8th ave’

Gang Of Youths have released their new single ‘the angel of 8th ave.’ The track represents their first new music since 2017’s ‘Go Farther In Lightness’ album. Entirely self-produced, the track was recorded in their own studio in Hackney, a place which provides them with unlimited creative freedom. It was subsequently mixed by the Grammy-winning Craig Silvey (Arcade Fire, The National). Since forming in Sydney, Australia in 2011, Gang Of Youths have made a big impression with their two albums to date, ‘The Positions’ (2015) and ‘Go Farther In Lightness’ (2017), the latter of which won four prestigious ARIA Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Group. London shows have included four sold-out nights at the Islington Assembly Hall, and a show as part of BRITs Week 2020 in support of War Child. Meanwhile, international festival dates have spanned everywhere from Splendour In The Grass to Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, Rock Werchter and Mad Cool.

‘the angel of 8th ave’ is an expressive rush of indie rock that showcases the dynamic musicianship of Gang Of Youths. The song ignites with a catchy rhythmic intro before Dave Le’aupepe’s deep vocals express the lyrics as a rapid progression of thought,“So we got straight to the heart, And I was a coward and worse to my shame, I fell hard upon the weightless weeks, But wasted every day”. The earnest lyrics move through a jogging backdrop of bass rumbles and resounding sprints on guitars as the band create an intense and hyper wall of sound for listeners to indulge in.

The band layer and craft the song superbly to create an invigorating listening experience. The song builds becoming more vibrant with each flourishing musical element as the dynamic chorus elevates the track with soaring sharp guitar embellishments and a driving bounce on drums. Everything pivots around the snappy rhythm within this song as warm injections on acoustic guitar, haunting reverb pines on synths and lofty guitar refrains ricochet off the snapping percussion and drum beat.

Gang Of Youths present a marvellous new tune that effortlessly displays their passion and musical prowess. With a tune this impressive, powerful and ambitious, I’m excited to hear what the band has to offer next.  

Stream ‘the angel of 8th ave’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Fruitz ‘Be Like This’

Dublin alternative indie rock four-piece Fruitz are back with a new single, ‘Be Like This’. The song follows their popular previous release ‘Daydream’ in 2020, a sold-out headline show at Whelan’s, and support for Louis Berry. ‘Be Like This’ was recorded in Dublin’s famous Windmill Lane Recording Studios. Fruitz teamed up with producer Cian Synott and mastering engineer Fergal Davis on this song as well as Gareth Halliday ( Noel Gallagher) for the artwork.

Doused in sharp riffs and driving rhythms, ‘Be Like This’ is an impressive track from Fruitz that balances 90’s alternative rock with indie undertones. The tune is an emotive and confident display of passion-filled musicianship that showcases the band’s mature and dynamic sound in all its glory. Brooding verses simmer with rumbling basslines, jangly guitars and tense drums to provide the perfect pressure cooker to perk the ears and tantalise the senses before erupting into the mighty chorus. Boasting expressive vocals, an exhilarating melody and majestic guitar display, ‘Be Like This’ is a hair-raising anthem that marks Fruitz as ones to watch. 

Stream ‘Be Like This’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt- Pop, Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Cabin ‘The Parasocialite’

Dublin Producer, Songwriter & Multi-Instrumentalist, Cabin has released his debut single ‘The Parasocialite’.Cabin (aka Adam McCabe) began crafting his songwriting and production skills as part of post-punk outfit Brass Phantoms, and has had his music featured on the likes of BBC Radio 6 with Steve Lamacq and Spotify’s Hot New Bands and more, along with production credits for the likes of Fangclub.


 Cabin announces his solo debut magnificently. ‘The Parasocialite’ is an extraordinarily detailed opus that boasts the velvety, dense sound of Cabin. This tune ripples with light glimmers on synths, jangly guitars and steady beats as Cabin creates a lucid psychedelic soundscape for listeners to immerse themselves in. It’s easy to get lost in the many luxuriant layers within the song as the sound ventures effortlessly from silken psychedelia to 70’s -esque chicness. The production is magical and a joy to listen to, right down to Cabin’s smooth vocal delivery which caresses the dreamy melody with a laid back soul-infused croon. ‘The Parasocialite’ is an impressive experience of musical mastery. Keep an eye on Cabin. 

About the song, Cabin says: “At its core, it’s a track about infatuation, the throws that it puts you in, and how much of a whirlwind that can be. It’s intense, short-lived and constantly changing”

Stream ‘The Parasocialite’ below


Author : Danu

Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Jack Joyce ‘At The End of The Day’

Dublin based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Jack Joyce has released his new single ‘At The End of The Day’.Joyce has been composing his own songs from a young age and released his debut demo EP, Get Down, in October 2018. Joyce spent the beginning of the summer of 2019 busking and backpacking around Europe, seeking new inspirations and sounds for further music releases. Following his return, he sold out The Vintage Room in the Workman’s Club. He followed this by opening for Cassia upstairs in Whelan’s and playing a slot at the New Year’s Festival in Dublin.

‘At The End of The Day’ sees Jack Joyce flexing his songwriting and musical muscles with a confidence that sets him apart from his peers. This brooding, eerie number shifts from the buoyant indie rock of previous releases and slips into a sound that exudes a dark undertone we haven’t seen before from Joyce as a songwriter. Draped in a quirky organ refrain, the tune shrouds itself in a muggy atmosphere with only the buoyant drum beat and perky guitar to lift the tone. Joyce creates a sense of longing through lush “la la la“ backing vocals and steamy guitar pines while his ruggedly deep croon wallows in shadowy glum lyrics “we’re just bones at the end of the day”. Filled with eloquent, poetic lyrics and well-paced instrumentation, Jack Joyce is creating a name for himself as a singer-songwriter to keep an eye on.

Stream ‘At The End of The Day’ below 


Author : Danu