Monthly Archives: December 2020

Indie, Indie Quick Picks, New Music

Indie Quick Picks – Featuring Shiv, The Goldborns, The Decades, YAWA and Charlie Hanlon

Shiv

Genre : Singer Songwriter

Bio : Zimbabwe-born, Kildare-raised singer-songwriter Shiv has released the lyric video for her recently released single ‘Letting You Know’, the third to be taken from her debut EP ‘Me 2 Me’.The lyric video is a lo-fi visual storyboard shot in Paris, where Shiv recently relocated to continue exploring her creative process. Writing, producing and recording her six-track debut EP during a year of self-discovery, shiv was able to reach into her soul to figure out who she really is.

Track: Letting You Know

Why We Like It: It’s a deeply emotive and soulful number as Shiv’s silken vocals glide over a lush melody. Shiv builds a tender soundscape with warm piano and R&B elements to create a passionate and tender ballad. The light piano twinkles create a sweet sense of innocence which pierces through the dreamy soothing soundscape with graceful elegance. ‘Letting You Know’ is a sublime single from Shiv.

You Can Follow Shiv on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/hi_im_shiv/

Watch the lyric video for ‘Letting You Know’ below

The Goldborns

Genre : Alternative

Bio : West London band/production trio The Goldborns have released their new single ‘Broken Homes’ which was recorded at Mick Jones (Clash) studio.

Track: Broken Homes

Why We Like It: This catchy track strolls in on bright guitar riffs and punchy drums as the band create a radiant buoyant number that almost veers into reggae territory. With quirky soundscapes swirling between attitude soaked vocals and a catchy chorus the track is an instant shot of adrenaline.The light indie guitars and elastic bass contrast the stark lyrics as The Goldborns create an upbeat, bouncy and instrumentally rich tune to bop to. 

You can follow The Goldborns on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thegoldborns

Watch the video for ‘Broken Homes’ below 

The Decades

Genre : Indie

Bio : The Decades are a four-piece band based in County Wicklow, Ireland comprised of David Mulvey ( Drums), Myles Keogh ( Bass), Rhys Doyle ( Lead guitar ) and Seán Fox ( Rhythm Guitar and Vocals ). Prior to forming the group, Sean had spent many years working on and performing his own songs, opening for the likes of Aslan and Jerry Fish along the way.The group originally came together in the early months of 2020 when both Sean and David met in a music production class in college.

Track: Electricity

Why We Like It: It’s a swagger soaked indie rock number filled with blistering guitars, a driving rhythmic backdrop and rock n roll vibrancy. The track flows upon slick guitar licks and sharp riffs with a scorching solo thrown in for good measure while the rasped powerful vocals surge with emotion allowing the feet shuffling groove provided by a steamy bass line and pounding drums to get you up and dancing.The rock n roll bravado and well crafted instrumentation makes ‘Electricity’ an outstanding debut.

You can follow The Decades on Facebook here https://open.spotify.com/track/2bB9FHiXXSFmSwxFZMV1xt

Stream ‘Electricity’ below

YAWA

Genre : Indie

Bio : YAWA is a musical duet of two teenagers in college from Dublin. The duo have released their debut single ‘Tiger’.

Track: Tiger

Why We Like It: It’s a dreamy tune which exudes warm guitar, supple beats and glowing soundscapes. ‘Tiger’ is a nostalgic look back at the good times that we had before the pandemic happened. The duo use soft sunkissed instrumentation and luscious honey steeped melodies to create a delightful indie number full of positivity and soothing tones.

You can follow YAWA on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/thisisyawa/

Stream ‘Tiger’ below

Charlie Hanlon

Genre : Singer songwriter 

Bio : Charlie Hanlon is a 15 year old indie artist from Downpatrick,Co.Down who has recently released his debut single ‘Will You Stay Tonight’.

Track: Will You Stay Tonight

Why We Like It: This jaunty indie track surges with passion and the mature, well crafted musicianship of Charlie Hanlon. This indie rock track is full of charm as warm animated guitar weaves between punchy drums while Hanlon’s vocals caress the wistful melody. Hanlon presents us with a solid single for his debut.

You can follow Charlie Hanlon on facebook below facebook.com/Charliehanlonmusic/

Stream ‘Will You Stay Tonight’ below

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Author : Danu

Event News, Live Music, New Music

Event News : The Grand Social presents – “Social Connections”

The Grand Social presents:

“Social Connections” 

A series of 16 live performances, recorded and broadcast on the internet. 

December 15th- December 30th 

Tickets are all FREE – Available from Tuesday, Dec 1st 

Please Register www.thegrandsocial.ie

This project has been part-funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht Sport and Media from the Live Performance Support Scheme.

 

Social Connections is a series of 16 recorded live performances by a wonderful multi genre collection of Irish based artists. The Grand Social is delighted to open it’s doors with this fresh mixture of showcases by some of Ireland’s most iconic artists and a chance to explore the new breed of songwriters who are taking the scene by storm. The Grand Social has teamed up with collectives, booking agents, other venues and a multiple of friends to create Social Connections. 

The Grand Social is also delighted to be a part of the Live Music Venue Collective which has created numerous days of work for the live entertainment industry during the pandemic by working together across the country. Find out more here.https://www.livevenuecollective.ie/who-we-are

The Grand Social : Please join us this December for any or even all of these amazing performances that will embrace you in the magic of music. Invite your friends and families from anywhere to the Grand Social. All tickets are free of charge and a live link will be mailed to you once you have registered. www.thegrandsocial.ie

The Grand Social have put together a diverse and talented selection of artists for an event which is sure to be enjoyable and brimming with good tunes and wonderful music.

Line up and date is here. 

Dec 15th N.C. Lawlor 9pm 

Dec 16th Jem Mitchel 9pm 

Dec 17th Oliver Cole + Friends 

Dec 18th Aoife Nessa Frances 9pm 

Dec 19th  Leila Jane 9pm 

Dec 20th A.Smyth 9pm

Dec 21st The X Collective w/ Toshin, Shiv, Shy Mascot 9pm

Dec 22nd The Young Folk ( Elgin) 9pm 

Dec 23rd Mongoose 9pm 

Dec 24th Lemoncello  9pm 

Dec 25th Liam Ó Maonlaí 9pm 

Dec 26th MUNDY 9pm 

Dec 27th SACK 9pm 

Dec 28th SON 9pm 

Dec 29th The Zen Arcade (former members from the Strypes) 9pm 

Dec 30th Ryan O’Shaughnessy 9pm 

Each performance will be accompanied by the work of Douglas O’Connor, a Dublin based photojournalist, who has spent a life time walking the streets of Dublin, camera in hand. Since the lockdowns began in 2020 he has continued to document the city in all of it’s nakedness, shy of people. Walk the quiet streets of Dublin through the eyes of O’Connor. 

This series of images is taken from his book “Eat Yer Rent, Dublin Lockdown 2020” and can be seen at:https://www.blurb.com/b/10071236-lockdown-dublin-2020


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, EP Review, New Music

Basilisk ‘Medusa’ EP

Texas hardcore rock band Basilisk have released their debut EP ‘Medusa’. Basilisk started in spring of 2019 as a multi-ethnic All-American beat down hardcore project compiled of Jimmy MF Bones hailing from Dallas, Texas, Chris Edwards, Jonathon Baker from Fort Worth, Sam Boatner from Kansas creating dark and yet catchy tunes.Tackling big and difficult themes in their lyrics, Basilisk are unafraid to ruffle feathers and use the opportunity to write about suicide, recidivism, institutionalization, politics and overcoming anger and hatred.

 ‘Medusa’ is a frantic assault of hard core rock as Basilisk whack blood thirsty riffs over a ground shaking rhythmic section to create an intense EP that is not for the faint hearted. The EP thunders in on ‘Snakebite Understanding’ with intense rumbles on bass and a relentless drum battering. The tracks on Medusa have a mighty mosh ready sound with the band fusing elements of punk rock and metal to create their raw heavy sound while lyrics are spit and growled out through sharp guitars to create a tight and deafening soundscape. The pummeling rhythm and crashing guitars frantically run riot through each track on the EP evoking images of a crazy mosh pit at live gigs. Continuing the dark and aggressive tone ‘Dominant Species’ and ‘Beyonder’ bring the EP to a close just as manic and dynamic as their predecessors,

‘Medusa’ is a robust, powerful hard core rock EP that bruises and slashes with potent riffs and masterfully fierce rhythms. Basilisk present an EP that maintains an aggressive and forceful pace throughout. A sublime debut from Basilisk.

Stream ‘Medusa’ below 


Author : Danu

Event News, Indie, Live Music, New Music, Takeover

Event News : For The Girl Takeover

For The Girl will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Friday at 8.00 pm

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/indie_buddie/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/indiebuddie/

For The Girl are an indie pop rock sextet from Nottingham.With a number of high profile gigs and UK supporting tours under their belts, this is a band that’s clearly going places, helped by a style and sound all of their own. Their stage presence is like no other irrespective of where they play, from small and intimate venues, to the electric crowds of the UK’s O2 Academies

For The Girl have a tight, shredding and utterly exhilarating sound. Exuding deft melodic prowess and indie pop energy the band create dynamic earworms backed by driving rhythms and powerful emotive vocals. For The Girl have a bright future ahead of them – really looking forward to this takeover.

You can stream For The Girl’s new single ‘Fishnets And Dreams’ below 


Author : Danu