Category Archives: indie rock

Indie, indie rock, New Music

Inhaler ‘Ice Cream Sundae’

Dublin quartet Inhaler have released their new single ‘Ice Cream Sundae’. The song is the band’s first release via Polydor. Produced by Antony Genn, Ice Cream Sundae is the band’s third single, following on from the atmospheric pop of “My Honest Face” and the expansive epic “It Won’t Always Be Like This”. Elijah Hewson (vocals, guitar), Josh Jenkinson (guitar), Robert Keating (bass) and Ryan McMahon (drums) formed in school in Dublin.

‘Ice Cream Sundae’ is a majestic indie rock anthem glistening with sweet pop nostalgia as Inhaler layer their track in a glossy melancholic shell while maintaining that indie punch. With chiming guitars sparkling beneath the jagged riff and rooted bass groove this swayable gem swoons and drifts on a candy floss dreamy melody while the passionate vocals coo and lament throughout. The band have created a professional tight number that flows beautifully on emotion, refined musicianship and polished production. These guys are ones to keep an eye on, each track they released buries their sound firmly into your ears making them unforgettable. Inhaler are a band to get excited about.

About the track singer Elijah Hewson says :  “It’s about loss and gain, I like writing about normal teenage experiences that everybody can relate to. I’m just trying to write about the joy of being alive, being a teenager, and the bad things that can come with that.”

Inhaler have announced new UK / Ireland dates in December. You can catch them live at :

9th Dec             Manchester Gorilla

10th Dec          London Garage

18th Dec          Dublin Button Factory

19th Dec          Dublin Button Factory

Stream ‘Ice Cream Sundae’ below 


Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Kings Union ‘Spirals’

Hailing from the UK and now residing in Australia, alternative Rock band Kings Union have released their debut single ‘Spirals’ from their upcoming album of the same name set for release on 16th October 2019. Kings Union have released a video, animated by 351 Studio, to accompany the single and in homage to their favourite 90s rock videos. 

Baked in gritty riffs and slick instrumentation ‘Spirals’ steam rolls in as Kings Union announce their raw powerful rock with swagger and attitude. With pummeling drums battering through the neck snapping wall of sound the track blisters and boils with hard rock influences. A little Black Sabbath – esque ‘Spirals’ bombards your brain with raw rock, sanded down and funneled into small anthemic bursts for easy consumption. It’s a sturdy debut from Kings Union. 

Watch the video for ‘Spirals’ below 


Alt Rock, Funk, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Dürtbürd ‘Shake Shake Fail’

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.

Watch the live video for ‘Shake Shake Fail’ below 


Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock and Roll, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Miles Kane 

Photo Credit : James Kelly/Press

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. 

Stream ‘Blame It On The Summertime’ below 


Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

Provocateurs ’90’s Girl’

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.

Watch the video for ’90’s Girl’ below 


EP Review, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock

Dantevilles ‘Welcome To The Theatre’ EP

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


Alt Rock, Indie Punk, indie rock, New Music, Punk Rock

Slyrydes ‘Out Patience’

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.

Watch the video for ‘Out Patience’ below 


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

Rat Face Lewey ‘Comfortable’

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 


Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

The Post Romantics ‘Ride’

Liverpool based dark-pop band The Post Romantics have released their new single ‘Ride’ via DEADBOY$CLUB which was recorded at the iconic Motor Museum in Liverpool with Al Groves (Bring Me The Horizon) and hip-hop producer Cal Cowie. The Post Romantics is formed of brothers Connor Cockbain, Cameron Cockbain and Liam Cockbain along with their childhood friend, Sam Barton. ‘Ride’ follows the success of self-released debut single ‘Call It Off’ which was championed by BBC Introducing, as the track was played for 4 consecutive weeks, receiving plays on BBC Radio Merseyside, BBC Lancashire, BBC Norfolk and BBC Suffolk.

With sulky guitars, dark melodies and an eerie atmosphere ‘Ride’ fleshes out The Post Romantics deeply moving and sinister musicianship with a polished crisp sheen. The heavy beats and muggy melody drift into R&B territory while the ominous glisten on guitars, chiming keys and haunting soundscapes take the track into a moody sinister state. With a rooted sway-able groove and slinky persona this track creeps in with a spine chilling icy vibe as the warm vocals portray the bitter brooding lyrics. The track is intense and filled with sultry moments and sublime ominous undertones. There is oodles of emotion as The Post Romantics bend genres to create a smooth yet gloomy listening experience with grace and an air of swagger. 

 About the track Connor Cockbain explains:  “You always hurt the ones you love most. It’s an old saying but it still rings true. Or, at least it does for me… I feel like every relationship I’ve had has started in a whirlwind of lust, and eventually dissolved into two people taking turns to mess with the other’s emotions. Once that initial intensity subsides, all you’re left with is two people who don’t really know how to love themselves, never mind someone else. We wrote this track because we wanted to talk about how hard it is to want to be with someone when, deep down, you know it’s not healthy. You never know whether you should stay and fight for it, or just leave it all in the rearview and never look back”.

Stream ‘Ride ‘ below 


Hypnotic, Indie, Indie Pop, Indie Psychedelic, indie rock, New Music, Psych-Pop, psychedelic

Father! ‘Desire Lines’

Dublin based Jangle Pop outfit Father! have released their new single ‘Desire Lines’. Taking its name from the famous Douglas Reynholm quote; ‘Father!’ and beginning as the solo bedroom project of multi-instrumentalist Sean Brunswick – Father! became an outlet of creativity for Brunswick and an escape from the high intensity of Architecture School. The release of ‘Beach Cloud Daze’ (2018) marked the transition of ‘Father!’ from bedroom project to live band recruiting fellow architecture student Stephen Allen on bass and drummer Declan Behan. The upcoming sophomore album ‘Queen of Spain’ (which is mixed and mastered by Mark Chester of Autre Monde, Ginnels, No Monster Club) is set for release this September.

‘Desire Lines’ is a lo fi dreamy haze of reverb swirling electronics and chiming guitars as Father! present their tight and intricate musicianship through a kaleidoscopic prism of psych hued indie. Well layered and crafted this track weaves glistening guitars into a labyrinth of electronic indie to create a piece of work that is both chilled and mind crushing. The track builds from its luscious pop tinged beginnings to a heavier crescendo as the instruments progress becoming more raw and frenzied adding layers of distortion into the dazzling soundscape. The sweet melody delicately coos throughout as the reverb laden vocals murmur and soothe throughout. This hypnotic treasure is filled with wonderful glistening facets of alternative psychedelic pop that create one superb gem. 

‘Father!’ make their Workman’s Club debut with a launch show for the upcoming sophomore album ‘Queen of Spain’. Tickets priced €5 went on sale Wednesday 14th August. Support on the night from ‘The Elephant Room’ and ‘Civic Party’.

Stream ‘Desire Lines’ below