Indie Quick Picks – Featuring Trenton, Dr Orange, Sheridan, The Darkling Air and Liza Anne

Trenton

Genre : Alt pop

Bio : Trenton is the musical creation of Ryan Courtney. Trenton returns with his newest track “Alive”. Produced in Nashville. His songs have appeared in various MTV and ABC shows such as Brothers and Sisters, Teen Mom, & Degrassi. Trenton has collaborated with world class songwriters such as Sam Tinnesz, Young Summer, Kate York, Hollow Hum, and UNSECRET; with songs placed in Spotify’s New Music Friday (Netherlands) and Apple Music’s “Triple AM” playlists.

Track: Alive

Why We Like It: With ethereal chiming synths, dynamic drum progressions and kinetic soundscapes ‘Alive’ is an instant rush of adrenaline. The sweet keys twinkle between the pulsing electronics while Courtney’s warm velvety vocals drift delicately over the dreamy pop sprinkled melody. The track has an instant surge of airy animation that erupts for the dynamic catchy chorus. The cool calm vocals are the constant that the spirited backdrop swirls and soars around. Infectious and lushly crafted this whirling blast of electronic indie pop is a breath of fresh air.

You can Follow Trenton on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/pg/TrentonOfficial/about/?ref=page_internal

Stream ‘Alive’ below 

Dr Orange

Genre : Indie Rock

Bio : Dr Orange is the solo venture of Liverpool songwriter Chas Moody (formerly of Ladies) having already collaborated with many artists through 2019, including co-writing the soon to be released ‘Darling’ by Aimee Steven (Jacaranda Records). Dr Orange is Chas’s first solo project and his first public musical output in 18 months.

Track: Comes in Threes

Why We Like It: With gritty riffs slicing through spacy eerie synths ‘Comes in Threes’ is a swagger steeped indie rock belter. With a 60’s – esque shimmy quality built into a groove-infested foundation the track pounds into your head with relentless stamina.The smooth melody and catchy lyrics drift sweetly upon the effervescent darkened backdrop while the sharp guitars wail with a steamy quality to create a blistering fuzzy rock number. 

You can follow Dr Orange on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/drorangemusic/

Stream ‘Comes in Threes’ below 

Sheridan

Genre : Indie

Bio : Sheridan is a creative project based in Dublin led by Guitarist/Songwriter Gavin Sheridan and featuring some of the best up and coming session musicians in Dublin.With its foundations formed in BIMM Dublin, Sheridan consists of Gavin Sheridan (Guitar/Songwriter), Joanna Burns (Lead Vocals), Ronan Quinn (Bass Guitar) and Conor Ray (Drums). Sheridan also enlists the talents of Hannah McKenna and Heather Lawrie as Backing Vocalists

Track: When It’s All Over

Why We Like It: It’s a tender ditty, stripped back to delicate guitar and a soft beat allowing the warm vocals and emotive lyrics to take the limelight.The track has a dreamy mystical quality as the lush backing coos and subtly builds providing soft intensity. The song has a dark undertone as Sheridan showcases their refined musicianship through intricate yet subtle and precise instrumentation accompanied by sublime passionate vocals

You can follow Sheridan on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/sheridanbandireland/

Stream ‘When It’s All Over’ below 

The Darkling Air

Genre : Indie folk

Bio : The Darkling Air is Rachel McCarthy and Michael Keeney. They are based in Bangor, County Down on the southern edge of Belfast Lough.Having released their sophomore LP ‘Ancestor’ in November 2019, The Darkling Air have followed it up with new single ‘Old Romantic’

Track: Old Romantic

Why We Like It: Basked in lush elegant arrangements, ‘Old Romantic’ swoons in dreamy melodies, graceful strides on strings and dark undertones. With warm piano twinkles encased in an ethereal wispy atmosphere the track drifts, floats and glides around the delicate vocal lulls. There is a melancholic tone weaved beneath the opulent arrangement as the song progresses become more grand and elegant. The Darkling Air have created a brooding clean number with a noir pop element that is quite captivating. 

You can follow The Darkling Air on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thedarklingair/

Watch The Video For ‘Old Romantic’ below 

Liza Anne

Genre : Indie rock singer songwriter

Bio : American singer songwriter Liza Anne has released new single ‘Bad Vacation’ which the singer co-produced with Kyle Ryan and Micah Tawlks. 

Track: Bad Vacation

Why We Like It: Its pure undiluted acid soaked pop. Sharp guitars squall as the track fizzes with dark undertones bubbling beneath a sweet pop melody and impressive wall of sound. This catchy track twists and coils with ominous tones while hyper synths rush the track into a frenzy. With lush vocals cooing between breathy whispers and sharp exclaims ‘Bad Vacation’ is one exhilarating rush of indie pop.

You can follow Liza Anne on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/lizaannemusic/

Stream ‘Bad Vacation’ below 

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Author : Danu