Dublin based multi instrumentalist and singer songwriter Liam Geddes has released his new song ‘Christmas In Bed’. His previous single ‘I’m Hers’ has passed 230k streams completely independently and Geddes has amassed over 88k monthly listeners.
Geddes creates infectious indie pop tunes. His songs are rich and full of vibrant soundscapes and intricate musicianship which compliments the warm soothing tone of his vocals. Looking forward to this takeover.
Stream Liam Geddes’ new single ‘Christmas In Bed’ below
Following the success of their 2 last singles ‘Moonlight’ and ‘I Had A Dream’, and after a mini tour in Ireland, UK, Toronto and New York up until lockdown, Rowan have released their debut EP ‘No One Is Safe Here’.Rowan bursted onto the Irish and UK music scene with their first release ‘Finish Line’ being featured on titan Spotify playlists such as New Music Friday UK, Your Kitchen Stereo, The Indie List and many others. Since then, they have accumulated over 200k plays in total. The indie trio are currently commanding a great deal of attention for their symphonic indie-anthems, particularly in Ireland, the UK, Germany and Canada. The band have supported internationally renowned artists such as Badly Drawn Boy, The Walls, Duke Special, Brian Deady, Hamsandwich and many more and have earned international recognition as they were nominated for an IMA, judged by Robert Smith, Tom Waits, Roberta Flack and many others, with their song ‘Big Wave’. The band have also been awarded the ‘Colin Vearncombe’ Songwriting award.
Well crafted, and doused in emotion ‘No One Is Safe Here’ is a smashing debut EP from Rowan. The band use their musical prowess to pull out all the stops with this wonderfully rich collection of tracks. From dynamic anthems to moving ballads the EP flows with tantalizing arrangements and deft embellishments. Blending sharp zest stricken indie elements in warm undertones of folk, sweet surges of pop and edged rock the EP is a joy ride of lush soundscapes.
Rowan weave the EP’s soundscapes superbly, utilising jangly indie guitar, buoyant drums and resounding bass rumbles to inject ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Big Wave’ with vigor. Creating a full bodied wall of sound they provide meaty choruses and soaring sing along melodies to provide that passion igniting explosions of the soul worthy of arenas.
Rowan cool things down with some heartfelt and beautifully crafted slow burners ‘Love Gets In The Way’ and ‘I Had A Dream’. Exuding cinematic arrangements, lush strings, powerful crescendos and earnest songwriting these tracks showcase the band’s maturity and heartfelt musicianship as they discuss longing for perfect love, and the loss of love.
‘No One Is Safe Here’ comes to a close with the animated piano led ‘You’re Not The One’. Doused in sombre tones while a building vibrant backdrop of strident strings and raw guitars ricochet off a tight percussive wall of sound – this blistering song is joy to the ears. The dramatic builds and grateful drops in tone on the track is masterful and showcases the versatility and mesmerising talent of Rowan
Rowan has created an exhilarating EP showcasing first rate musicianship. These guys aren’t just crafting their sound, they are thriving, pushing boundaries, exceeding expectations and releasing tunes of the highest quality.
Waterford based singer/songwriter Mark Duggan has released his new single ‘Promenade Firework Show’. His music combines folk and indie with electronic elements, complete with clever lyricism and thoughtful songwriting.He started releasing music in 2018 with the single “Hey Blue.” In 2019 he released “Long Way Home,” twelve continuous songs with no breaks that tells the story of a character who’s been away for work for a while driving home late at night, trying to get there as quickly as possible. His most recent release was the acoustic single “As The Sun Hits The Day Down” in February 2020.
‘Promenade Firework Show’ is a cheery nostalgic gem as Duggan provides a sweet summer soaked indie rock tune to indulge in. The bright jaunty guitar, strides through the track with a scorching rock n’ roll persona while the buoyant drum machine sets a soft rhythmic pulse. Duggan creates a little pocket of summer as he spreads a dreamy melody over the bubbling radiant instrumentation. Upbeat and laced in good time vibes, ‘Promenade Firework Show’ is locked and loaded ready to thaw those winter blues and transport you to a hazy sun kissed world of folk hued indie rock.
Having released eleven tracks in 2 years as well as becoming Spin1038 “ones to watch” and many other highlights. Brian McGrane ends 2020 with an incredibly emotional Christmas song ‘Time Machine’.
Brimming with nostalgic tones, Brian McGrane displays his majestic and emotive songwriting in his magical tune ‘Time Machine’. The track floats on ethereal vibes of lush piano arrangements, wistful melodies and graceful strings. The melancholic tones simmer and brood through the verses as McGrane’s warm velvety vocals fill the track with tenderness and hope. Vivid winter landscapes are painted through the artists wonderful evocative lyrics as McGrane provides the perfect Christmas song to sing along to.
Following up from their 2019 debut ‘Bread’, Dublin-based punks Stupid Son return with their new single ‘Heat Death’. Accompanying the single release is a self-produced music video shot on a 90’s Panasonic VHS video camera. Directed throughout pockets of lighter restrictions with a low budget, it serves to visually aid the song’s narrative and further the band’s visual DIY ethos.The single was recorded, engineered and mixed in February 2020 at Oisín Walsh’s home studio in Trim, County Meath. After a scary summer that forced the band to scrap their existing plans and start from the drawing board, Stupid Son are now set to release a slew of new audio/visual content for 2020/21.
‘Heat Death’ is an intense blast of alternative rock as Stupid Son create a unique and frenzied wall of sound. The band use soothing melodies to ease the tracks obscure tendency while the pull and tug of clamorous guitars provide mind bending harsh elements between sweet moments of relief to create a dazed rampant soundscape. The song feels like it has no structure other than letting the instrumentation run riot – the result is a glorious assault on the senses.The track seems the flicker between crazed manic episodes and dreamy calm lulls making ‘Heat Death’ a dramatic and thrilling shock to the system.
Rising Irish artists Craig Cooney and Rowlette are spreading the festive spirit with their new track ‘December’. 2020 has been a big year for both artists. ‘December’ marks indie-pop artist Rowlette’s fourth release this year, with previous singles being added to Spotify editorial playlists (including Fresh Pop, Pop Right Now and New Music Friday), performing alongside Jack L, being RTE Culture Tune of the Day twice and packing out her first headline show. Craig Cooney has been pursuing music professionally for the past three years and has multiple headline shows under his belt. His fifth ever show was in the Olympia Theatre supporting Gavin James.
‘December’ is an earnest, catchy blend of hip hop and pop as Rowlette’s soulful vocals and Craig Cooney’s fluid raps merge to create an uplifting number. The track floats upon a delicate piano refrain while swirling electronics create a magical soundscape for the vocals to flourish within. Angelic pop sweetness is provided by Rowlette’s warm vocals and the wistful melody as Cooney’s hip hop and rap provides a raw, jagged quality to the track. Melodic and richly crafted ‘December’ is an impressive song from Rowlette and Craig Cooney.
London-based pop singer-songwriter AJ Wander has shared a live performance video of his debut single ‘Time Out’. The video, filmed at Craxton Studios in London, finds Wander sitting at an antique Bluthner piano for a stripped-down rendition of the song. Recorded with producer Brad Mair (Dean Lewis, Jamie Cullum, Kygo), ‘Time Out’ has already seen over 485,000 streams on Spotify since its release less than one month ago. The track is a prime example of the type of emotive, substantive pop songwriting that makes Wander one of the British artists to watch heading into 2021
AJ Wander has created a timeless piano rendition of his emotive single ‘Time Out’. This stripped back version creates the perfect setting for Wander’s soulful vocals to flourish and highlight his deeply emotive lyrics. It’s a beautiful glimpse into Wander as a live artist. Supple embellishments on piano add grace and elegance to the track as Wander delivers a passionate and hair raising performance that is simply captivating.
Rising Dublin singer songwriter TYG is set to release his fourth and final single of 2020 on December 4th. The track is called ‘Lord Do You Hear These Prayers’ and is inspired by his time spent living in emergency accommodation.
‘Lord, Do You Hear These Prayers’ reinforces the mature, earnest song writing and melodic prowess of TYG as he delivers his most gripping single yet. TYG’s emotive vocals mourn over a heartbreaking melody; his rich deep tones exude warmth while a lamenting piano paints a cold and icy backdrop. The track is riddled with pain, expertly expressing hope, agony and desperation as striking strings lift the chorus and tone to angelic heights.
The song is a gritty tale of addiction, recovery and the struggle to hold onto hope in these challenging times and TYG asks at what point do we begin to question our faith, our most deeply held beliefs. At what point does giving up seem more appealing than struggling on.
This moving number builds superbly. We see the song wallow in pain and sorrow and build with a sense of hope as it reaches it’s compelling crescendo. TYG’s songs are a wonderful display of beautiful musicianship. His raw and honest songwriting stimulates the senses and ignites emotion within the listener. ‘Lord, Do You Hear These Prayers’ is a fantastic new single from TYG.
‘Lord, Do You Hear These Prayers’ is set for release on December 4th for more you can follow TYG on Facebook herehttps://www.facebook.com/TYGMusic
Dukkha have released their third single ‘Feed Me Roadkill’ from their upcoming album. Dukkha are a grunge and alt-rock band featuring Eoin O’Neill (vocals & guitar), Brian Casey (lead guitar, keys), Peter O’Sullivan (drums) and a shape-shifting bassist.
Lathered in dark smothering grunge, ‘Feed Me Roadkill’ is an utterly thrilling and sinister new single from Dukkha. The song haunts through the verses with subdued instrumentation allowing O’Neill’s creeping vocals murmur between light strokes and creaking chills on guitar. The track explodes into its alternative rock chorus as crashing guitars collide with pummeling drums and raw unbridled bass attacks. Wonderfully eerie and expressive, the vocals wail and whisper with intensity, it’s difficult not to become completely entranced by the dark atmosphere and exceptional delivery by the band. Sonically the track is tight and impressive as the band ferment and curdle their sound while displaying refined musical prowess through scorching slick solos, precise jabs of distortion and glimpses of rock swagger beneath the brooding moody aesthetic. What a track.
‘Modern Age’ is the new single from indie-electro-pop band Two Sevens. Recorded in a studio in Camberwell, London, where the band formed, ‘Modern Age’ shows off the vibrant nature of Two Sevens while making a poignant observation about freedom and the trappings of modern society. The stunning video, directed by Laurence Dutton, is set against a backdrop of the city’s materialism yet oozes energy, optimism and positivity. London-based Two Sevens is a three-piece band, formed of Sonya Frances (vocals), Matthew Davis (song, instruments), and Paul Bateman (instruments).The band’s self-titled debut mini-album was initially only released on vinyl but has just been released digitally along with this brand new single ‘Modern Age’. The debut album includes the track ‘207’ co-written with Stuart Moxham from iconic band Young Marble Giants.
‘Modern Age’ is a shimmering electronic pop number saturated in sharp production and slick 80’s infused musicianship. The song swirls in a flurry of synths while the acute fuzzed guitars pierce the asphyxiating soundscape with zealous animation. The band have created a lively synth pop tune with dark looming electronics which exudes an ominous tone while the sweet vocals and lush melody lull over the bustling backdrop. There is an instant rush of energy through the track while the flickering beat creates a sturdy foundation for the piercing melodic guitars and synths to ricochet off. ‘Modern Age’ is an intoxicating guzzle of synth pop.
Stream ‘Modern Age’ below
Author : Danu
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