Dürtbürd have released their debut single ‘Shake Shake Fail’. Dürtbürd are a ‘durt-rock’ 4 piece based out of Leixlip consisting of Johno Leader (Bass), David McDonald (Guitar), Phil Donnery (Drums) and Jimmy Deface (Vocals). Dürtbürd’s Debut Live Video/Single for ‘Shake Shake Fail’ was filmed, recorded, edited and mixed by the band at their HQ in a secret location in Leixlip.
‘Shake Shake Fail’ is a funky danceable number drenched is sass and swagger as Dürtbürd announce themselves with a chic infectious track. With slinky guitars strutting through a sizzling bass line while the snappy drums shimmy and shake throughout- the band present a charismatic and engaging display. The track walks a fine line between funky and alternative rock to create a compelling grooving driven mosh tune. It’s brisk and laced in adrenaline as the vocals venture from scream growls to cheeky whispers. Tight with refined musicianship ‘Shake Shake Fail’ is an exhilarating whirlwind and sublime introduction to Dürtbürd.
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Miles Kane
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Miles Kane has shared his new single ‘Blame It On The Summertime’. This infectious number is a fun, swanky gem that drives on a shimmying rhythm and catchy vocal hook as jaunty guitars jingle between a lush melody. With strut-like quality and rock ‘n’ roll suaveness Kane’s vocals prance through the track exuding effortless swagger. The melty melodies seep into your ears like golden honey while the sun kissed guitar tinkles and whines throughout while the dance-able rhythmic bounce ensures you will be bopping along in no time. Kane has grabbed the summer, created a heatwave and stretched it out into the autumn with this charming sizzler.
Manchester indie band Provocateurs have released their new single ’90’s Girl’. Provocateurs formed in August 2015, Duffy and Fitch formed the band on a night out in Manchester. After building their own rehearsal room, along came James Allen and Marco on lead guitar and bass.
’90’s Girl’ is a belting indie track with a scream out loud chorus sure to exhaust your lungs while Provocateurs flesh out their ethereal musicianship. With zest-filled airy guitars biting and glistening through the punchy drums and breezy backdrop the track instantly cuts into your ears with relentless stamina. The attitude soaked vocals bellow out the catchy chorus as the sharp riffs and anthemic melodies keep the track raw and ready for the mosh pit of a live show. ’90’s Girl’ is another outstanding track from Provocateurs.
Bio: THVS formed in 2014 with Michael, Matt and Dave making up the elements of guitar/vocals, drums and bass. The power trio have earned a reputation through their energetic, sweaty and cathartic live shows. The band have released their new single ‘Palisades’ which acts as a teaser to the forthcoming album, ‘Fevers’ due to be released on October 7th.
Track: ‘Palisades’
Why We Like It: It’s a bruising blast of grunge-festered pop as the band break blood vessels with their distortion filled razor sharp guitar and pulverising drums. Its untainted rawness lacerates with relentless stamina as the barbed guitars shred throughout the crunching bass while screamed vocals create tension and attitude. With an explosive chorus and ballsy instrumentation ‘Palisades’ is one hell raising force of mania.
Bio:Josh Vine has released his new single ‘The Water’, which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios. This is Vine’s fourth single since he arrived on the scene in 2018. Josh Vine has received great support from BBC Radio Introducing Shropshire, with all three debut releases becoming their “Track of The Week”. Vine has also been an incredibly popular addition to Sofar Sounds gigs around London throughout 2019.
Track: ‘The Water’
When asked about ‘The Water’, Vine said: “The track talks about a time when I noticed a lot of friends feeling down and stuck in a rut. I recognised that feeling within myself too, which was something quite fearful. The song tries to express this recognition and the struggle to overcome it”.
Why We Like It: Its a powerful expressive track that draws you in from the start with its climactic soundscapes, exquisite vocal display and superb melodies. The track builds from a brooding start to anthemic crescendo with passionate chorus and compelling versus between. Jangly lamenting guitar injects glimmers of scintillation throughout while a thumping beat drives adrenaline through your veins creating a dramatic and energetic backdrop. The track flows beautifully with crisp production and refined ethereal instrumentation as Vine presents an emotive and mesmerising track set to give you goosebumps.
Bio: Sea Girls were named as the only band on the BBC’s Sound of 2019 list and playing their biggest ever sold out live show at London’s Heaven, the band also signed a record deal with Polydor Records (Billie Eilish, Sam Fender, The 1975).With three EPs and a plethora of tracks under their belts, including the BBC Radio 1-playlisted previous single ‘Damage Done’, as well as a recent live session for Annie Mac, the band continue their busy summer that has seen them tear apart festivals across the UK and Europe.
Track: ‘Violet’
Speaking of the track, Henry Camamile (vocals/guitar) said; “If our other tracks are the shade, then Violet is definitely the light. There is no tortured soul here, just a boy who avoided the inevitable for years, suddenly realises, and throws himself wholeheartedly to someone who’s made for him. Put your face in a sink of ice cold water and that’s how it makes me feel.”
Why We Like It: It’s another youthful shot of ecstasy from Sea Girls. From the instant flurry of guitars to the heart racing bass and exhilarating rush on drums this track is instantly likeable and filled with that zest sprinkled infectious indie pop that this band do so well. The surging melody, passionate vocals and driving instrumentation keeps this track in your head for days as you crave to hear it again. With swagger dripping from the guitar whirs and a cinematic soundscape ‘Violet’ is a blast of Indie to dance around the room carelessly to.
Bio: London band Metronomy have released their new single ‘Wedding Bells’ ahead of the release of their highly anticipated album ‘Metronomy Forever’ set for release September 13th.
Track: Wedding Bells
Why We Like It: Encased in silky synths and 80’s soundscapes ‘Wedding Bells’ flurries and flutters on pulsing grooves and fuzzed guitar as it unfolds beautifully into your ears with psychedelic hues and blissful summer euphoria. Lushly crafted the track flows on a dreamy melody with a melancholic undertone as Joe Mount’s smooth vocals lament the sombre lyrics “I hear wedding bells… But they’re not for me.” There is a laid back, almost drowsy tone to the track as the electronics busy themselves behind the time stopping lull of the melody, creating a wonderful and engaging contrast before the chorus bursts in.
Australian singer-songwriter Mark Braham has recently released his debut album ‘After A While’.Currently residing in Canberra, Mark Braham also serves as a producer and mixing engineer, regularly working on projects for local and national artists as well as the development of work in the film and TV industry.
‘After A While’ is an acoustically driven album as Mark Braham provides emotive foot tapping tunes of indie folk. With sweet melodies and easy on the ears acoustic backing each track on the album flows beautifully into the next. From the twanging guitar and warm melody in ‘After A While’, the cheery vibrant ‘Space Between the Sound’ and ‘Don’t Save Me Yet’ to the soft twinkling piano in ‘We Were Young’ and ethereal ‘Always Son’ Braham creates each track meticulously building tender emotion and passion into each component part. ‘Any Real Reason’ fleshes out the country twang element of the album while ‘Million Dollar Star’ introduces elegant string arrangements to flutter between the piano. The entire album is an emotional and personal collection of acoustic music presented by Mark Braham with final track ‘This Is Our Lives’ ending with uplifting tones and exuding snug comfort as nostalgic tones stream throughout.
‘After A While’ is a wonderful warm collection of tracks, perfect for those who love chilling and listening to acoustic music.
Volume 22 have released their debut single ‘Trip Out’. The band comprised of Tony Clarke (Guitar/Vocals), Joshua Greenley (Bass), and Nathan Exley (Drums) are a new rock band from Essex/Suffolk which has already had support from BBC Introducing and Bonehead the founding member and guitarist of Oasis.
‘Trip Out’ is a blistering indie track that spirals around whirring guitars and a floor shaking drum progression as Volume 22 announce themselves with a spectacular biting display. With a punchy rhythm holding the foundation for the soaring guitars to ricochet off this track is an instant ethereal shot of adrenaline. The guitars whir, shrill and majestically soar through the track while the gritty bass rumbles and slaps beneath to create a thrilling soundscape. With a catchy melody, exhilarating chorus, dizzying instrumentation and smooth vocals this is a fantastic debut from Volume 22.
Goldkey has released his first full length EP ‘Background’. Goldkey is the musical alias of New York artist Mike Horn.Working with producer Ben Rice (Norah Jones, The Candles, Queue, Daughter) at Degraw Sound in Brooklyn, Goldkey has crafted tunes that are one part indie pop, one part indie folk. His first single ‘Mountain’ was featured on Spotify playlists Tune Core The New, Indie Mono Indie Folk. Goldkey followed this release with the driving psychedelia of ‘What Am I Supposed To Do?’, which led to dates supporting artists Eighty Ninety, Elliot & the Ghost and a headline appearance at the 2017 Official Jeff Buckley tribute concert.
‘Background’ is a chilled collection of tracks that flow beautifully between elements of indie, surf, garage and shoegaze to create a complete and wholesome EP. From the opening guitar jangle of ‘In The Background’ Horn places you into a peaceful and mellowed world of his creation as the hazy soundscape of soft beats and steady delicate guitar work flood you with pacifying lo-fi tones of bliss. The zesty guitar elements in ‘Rabbit Hole’ and ‘Afraid Of Love’ add a refreshing zest to the tracks while the sweet as honey melodies soothe the ears in a warm coating of euphoria. Horn’s laid back vocals caress each track with delicate tenderness as each easygoing gem drifts along creating a lazy summer’s day atmosphere. ‘Galaxy’ is a lonely delight that sits almost solitary in the middle of the EP. Horn’s tender vocals coo with sweet emotion while soft instrumentation grace the background, broken at times by a lamenting guitar melody that has a lone ranger feel. Incredibly melancholic and heartbreaking the track builds becoming more heavy as a gentle piano twinkle is introduced creating a bittersweet innocence and elegant air to the song.Filled with soft tones and supple, refined musicianship ‘Prominent Moon’ brings the EP to a delicate and wholesome conclusion as warm guitar injections add speckles of scintillation through the sombre sweet tones and tender melody.
With its lo-fi approach and soothing instrumentation Goldkey’s ‘Background’ EP is a marshmallow of comfort and delicacy with glorious and intricate instrumentation glistening throughout.
Manchester’s Dantevilles are set to release their new EP ‘Welcome to the Theatre’ on the 30th August. 2019 has seen Dantevilles complete a successful U.K tour with DHP, Huw Stephens championing their latest 2 singles on Radio 1, as well as a 350 capacity sold out hometown show under their belt.
‘Welcome To The Theatre’ is a coherent three track EP that grooves, weaves and soars with Dantevilles rich musicianship as they meander their way into a darker more refined sound. ‘Soundscape’ begins the sinister tone with eerie twinkling guitars glistening through a heavy backdrop of punchy drums and tight bass line while the moody melody creeps into your brain effortlessly. With an ominous backdrop and dramatic vocals the track drifts in like a fog on a dark damp night before exploding into a danceable frantic chorus. ‘Save Me A Dance’ adds a tropical tone to the EP with jangly guitars and infectious samba style rhythms while the warm vocals melt upon the glorious ear-worm melody. It’s a vibrant and vivid middle track that ties the darker tone together with brightness and luminosity however this track breaks the cheeriness with a shadowy bridge before the fantastic crescendo. ‘Confession’ returns to the more cloudy atmosphere. With an ethereal guitar display between a murky backdrop of eerie gloom the track flickers between an 80’s- esque atmospheric sheen and dark melodic indie to create something truly satisfying and catchy.
As a whole ‘Welcome to the Theatre’ packs in some superb guitar work intricately entwined between a cinematic and dramatic backdrop of indie pop, and darkly smothering atmospheres as Dantevilles flesh out their meaty and compelling sound.
‘Welcome to the Theatre’ is released on the 30th August until then you can stream ‘Confession’ below
Galway band Slyrydes have released their new single ‘Out Patience’. The band comprised of Marc Raftery (Vocals), Mark Comer (Guitar), Fuz Reilly (Bass Guitar), Paul Clarke (Drums) have had support slots with Fight Like Apes, Palma Violets and PEACE, on top of festival appearances and regular headline shows around Ireland. The band have also been played frequently on Today fm, 2fm, RTE radio one, Radio Nova, BBC radio Foyle and Radio X in the UK as well as many regional stations.
With shrilling distortion and a thumping beat pounding adrenaline into your veins ‘Out Patience’ displays Slyrydes commanding robust sound in all its powerful might. Gritty, sharp and laced in acid soaked guitar lines this corrosive blast of raw punk rock hits hard and bulldozes into your brain. The guitars weave from rough acute lacerations to refined wails while the rooted bass groove rumbles beneath creating a fluctuant foundation between the pulverising drums. With screaming vocals and an all round dark eerie atmosphere it’s one hell-raising belter. There is refined guitar moments within this track as they slink, slither and weave between the verses and sleek solo before the track breaks into all out anarchy. ‘Out Patience’ is one exhilarating whirlwind from Slyrydes.
Alternative rock three piece Rat Face Lewey have released their new single ‘Comfortable’ ahead of the release of their sophomore album, ‘The Fall Of Man’, on Friday 6th September. Rat Face Lewey were originally formed back in 2010 by brothers Jonny (lead vocals/guitar) and Mav (bass) with Gregg on drums.
‘Comfortable’ is a battering alternative rock track as Rat Face Lewey douse their sound in rich melodies intricate guitar work and pounding rhythms. The track flows fluidly on a smooth melody while raspy vocals express the passionate lyrics as the gritty backdrop adds a beefy mosh ready foundation. With punchy drums and crashing guitars that soar, slice and shred through the darkened soundscape, it’s an adrenaline rush of moody rock. The growl-like backing vocals add a rough quality to the track as the guitars meander between glistening innocence and sharp lacerations against the buoyant rhythmic backdrop.‘Comfortable’ is another vigorous number from Rat Face Lewey.
Stream ‘Comfortable’ below
Indie: (n) an obscure form of rock which you only learn about from someone slightly more hip than yourself.
