Category Archives: Indie

Indie, Indie Folk, New Music, Seasonal Music

Eoin Glackin ‘El Dorado’

Dublin born singer-songwriter Eoin Glackin returns with his new single ‘El Dorado’.The new single builds on the momentum of ‘Before the Rain’, which garnered major radio support across Ireland and the UK from the like of Today FM, Spin 103.8, 98FM as well as TalkRadio and BBC. A relentless tourer with three acclaimed albums under his belt, he has shared the road with legendary acts such as The Darkness, Joan Armatrading and most recently, Irish icons, Aslan.

‘El Dorado’ radiates cosy vibes, warm guitar and a steady beat as Glackin blends rich elements of folk, country and indie to create a heartwarming tune saturated in nostalgia and wholesome songwriting. Soft keys twinkle between the foot tapping beat, lush backing vocals and sweet melodies while Glackin’s soothing vocals coo the dreamy melody. The song is a story of friendship in the face of the greatest adversity and Glackin builds the uplifting and hopeful tones superbly. ‘El Dorado’ is an emotive and beautiful new single from Eoin Glackin.

The genesis for El Dorado, a story of unbreakable friendship, is best explained by the writer himself: “I was hanging out with a friend the evening after I wrote it. We were passing a guitar back and forth, so I played it for him. He looked at me when I was finished and asked, ‘Is that about me?’ I just replied, ‘Now you mention it, I think it is!’ When we were about 10, he became very sick. He had a rough time but thankfully came out on the other end. I wasn’t sure where this story came from in my head, but now I do. This story of unbreakable friendship is for him.” 

Stream ‘El Dorado’ below


Author : Danu

Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music, Synth-pop

Quinn ‘Some Days’

After the successful debut single release of ‘Trespasser’ in July 2020 Belfast local and ‘dootdootRecords’ artist Quinn has released her follow up single ‘Some Days’. Since linking up with Producer Michael Mormecha and John Dynes from dootdoot Music, Quinn’s guitar and piano based lyrical music has taken a massive leap into experimental, hard hitting pop.Quinn has performed in many venues around the world, including touring in New York,Amsterdam, Dublin, Cambridge, Manchester, Dubai, Dublin and Nashville,with the main purpose of getting her music in front of as many people as possible. She has also appeared at multiple venues and events in Northern Ireland


Quinn fleshes out her emotive alternative sound with new single ‘Some Days’; a shimmering pop track with an 80’s synth sheen. The track travels on an upbeat melody and tightly weaved synths which creates a vibrant and bubbling soundscape for Quinn’s expressive vocals to bounce off. As the jaunty guitars spread a sweet radiance through the warm melody the song reaches its comforting power pop crescendo. Exuding quirky, earnest lyrics ‘Some Days’ is an uplifting and richly crafted gem from Quinn. 

The song was written in Amsterdam in January 2020 when Quinn was on tour in Europe. About the song she says…. “I was really struggling with the loneliness of the music industry and not sure what direction to go in. I wrote ‘Some Days’ on an acoustic guitar in 3 or 4 days and used it to help redirect my goals and focus for my career in music.”

Watch the video for ‘Some Days’ below 


Author : Danu

Electronic, Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

James Lonergan ‘Tip the Can’

Dublin artist James Lonergan is set to release his new single ‘Tip the Can’ on November 27th. Lonergan joined his first band aged 10, since then he has steadily fronted bands – most notably as the vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter of the recently disbanded progressive band, Synk.

‘Tip the Can’ is a wonderful display of Lonergan’s unique and hypnotic musicianship. Lonergan uses his wide sonic range to simmer his instrumentation, carefully creating rich layers of shadowy soundscapes. The track’s electronics haunt through a tapping beat while rumbling distortion and bubbling synths build suspense in the background.The only relief from the muggy wall of sound is Lonergan’s reverb-laced vocals and the soft keys which add glimmers of innocence, while at the same time lightening the thick asphyxiating soundscapes.

This track boasts unique production and the enticing obscurity of Lonergan, as he lures the listener into his mesmerising, musical depths. ‘Tip the Can’ is an enthralling, obscure track from James Lonergan. It is beginning to feel as if there is no genre or style he can not twist and make his own.

‘Tip the Can’ is set for release on November 27th. For more you check out James Lonergan on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/James-Lonergan-102814768245783


Author : Danu

Event News, Indie, Live Music, New Music, Singer/Songwriter, Takeover

Event News : Sam Wickens Takeover

Sam Wickens will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Saturday at 8.00pm

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

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

Sam Wickens is an Indie singer songwriter from Bangor, County Down. The NI Music prize nominee has released his new single ‘Strange.24’ along with a deeply reflective video that encapsulates Sam’s battle with mental illness.

Wickens is a passionate performer and exceptional instrumentalist with a talent for writing poignant and captivating songs. This is a takeover not to be missed.  

You can stream Sam Wickens new single ‘Strange.24’ below 


Author : Danu

Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Sam Wickens ‘Strange.24’

NI Music prize nominee Sam Wickens has released his new single ‘Strange.24’ along with a deeply reflective video that encapsulates Sam’s battle with mental illness. Teaming up with DanDanDann Productions they created a video that portrays the battle that many people go through with mental health. A maze of darkness and despair juxtaposed with an ever shining light, it’s a concept many can relate to.Wickens has also announced his new EP ‘Watson’ due for release on 5th February 2021 along with his first live date in over a year at the Workman’s Club, Dublin  – 1st April 2021.

Wickens delves deep with his new single ‘Strange.24’. This genre defying artist expands his sonic wall of sound with a soulful pop melody, country hues and electronic elements while a dark, smothering soundscape broods in the background. ‘Strange.24’ pulses with soft synths and emotive laments on guitar as Wickens delivers a compelling and heartfelt vocal delivery.

Warm rasped vocals discuss the acceptance of recovering from a battle with mental illness. “Feeling strange, it all just went away” Wickens is quite the talent. He is able to capture such pain and loneliness within his music and convey this through rich musicianship and mesmerising soundscapes. Melding elements of hope and personal strength with stains of melancholia and despair, the listener is exposed to a very raw and deeply personal facet of the artists consciousness. Wickens’ lyrics carry the weight of not only personal torment but personal growth as well.

As the track progresses the soundscape becomes more cinematic. It builds for the captivating crescendo where – displayed through deft use of instrumentation – the listener is given a sense of clarity, hope and freedom – it is absolutely wonderful.

Beautifully crafted ‘Strange.24’ is a compelling glimpse into the artistic mind of a talented musician.

About the track Sam Wickens said : “Strange.24 is a song about the acceptance of recovering from a battle with mental illness, The feeling of something changing within my life and trying to accept that it is actually happening. After fighting with mental illnesses for such a long time, the possibility of it leaving was a complete myth to me. Life without deep hopelessness seemed strange to me as I was accustomed to the black hole that was my normality. Just as you would need to get used to living in a new home, I had to get used to living as a person that was no longer mentally ill. This song was a therapeutic way to help me move on with my recovery”

Watch the video for ‘Strange.24’ below


Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Morning Medicine ‘Just The Same’

Morning Medicine have released their new single ‘Just The Same’. Hailing from Co. Cork, Morning Medicine is a band that combines indie-folk and alternative-rock influences.Having spent a number of years producing and writing for a wide range of artists, the bands founding members, Sarah O’ Mahony and Brian Casey, spent the early months of 2020 channeling years of late night collaborations into long overdue recordings of their own. With guest appearances from a small cast of friends, Morning Medicine’s debut EP ‘Everything You’ve Been Told You Need’ (OUT Jan 2021) wanders from sparse soundscapes to dense arrangements with layered female and male vocals forming a constant throughout

‘Just The Same’ is a fantastic display of the emotive and ethereal musicianship of Morning Medicine. The track builds sonically as a warm acoustic guitar and soft sparse synths intro blossom into a cinematic soundscape. The band sprawl rich layers of strings over bubbling rhythms and intense, airy synths to create a controlled but wild backdrop. The lulling sweet vocals have an echoed effect which stands up wonderfully against the blustery instrumental with an elegant yet uncompromising strength as the warm guitar intensifies, becoming more like sharp electronic jabs of lighting in the distance of this storm-like backdrop. It’s an organic and emotive track exuding pop elements which glimmer through warm folk tones and indie rock bravado. ‘Just The Same’ is a fine example of the refined, striking and utterly mesmerising sound of Morning Medicine. 

Stream ‘Just The Same’ below 


Author : Danu

Album Review, Indie, New Music

Plastic Barricades ‘Self-Theories’ Album

Alternative indie rock band Plastic Barricades have released their new album ‘Self-Theories’.The album was written and recorded in a backyard shed in North-West London, mixed by Paul Love in London and Paris and mastered by Andy Baldwin at Metropolis Studios in London.

‘Self-Theories’ is a bright melodious collection of tracks as Plastic Barricades showcase their uplifting indie in this unique and engaging album. The band use jaunty guitars and intricate drums to flesh out their rich and bubbling wall of sound while a vibrant percussive rhythm keeps the tracks light and bouncy. There are folky elements within ‘Weightless’ and ‘The Great Unknown’ while ‘Game of Numbers’ takes a more indie rock swaggered approach. The band discuss themes of loneliness and self understanding with moments of joy, sadness and curiosity all displayed through bright energetic musicianship.

There is no shortage of sublime heartfelt melodies throughout the album. In true Plastic Barricades manner, the album spreads dreamy warm melodies over expressive instrumentation to create a satisfying listening experience. ‘Self-Theories is a wonderfully crafted album from Plastic Barricades. 

Stream ‘Self-Theories’ below


Author : Danu

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

Event News : Kill ‘Em Charlie Takeover

Kill ‘Em Charlie 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/

Hailing from Tipperary, Kill ‘Em Charlie are a five piece indie rock outfit. Newly re-imagined and taking their sound to blistering new heights, the band have recently released their new EP, ‘I Hope This Works for You (‘Cause it Does for Me)’.

 Kill ‘Em Charlie have a tight, melodious sound which radiates slick guitar lines and infectious hooks. Showcasing clever songwriting and deft musicianship the five piece blend sweet melodies with blistering indie superbly to create a sound that is refined and exhilarating.  This takeover is sure to be a blast.

You can stream Kill ‘Em Charlie’s new EP ‘I Hope This Works for You (‘Cause it Does for Me)’ below 


Author : Danu

Indie, Singer/Songwriter

Stardiver ‘Sinking Feeling’

Indie songwriter Stardiver has released his new single ‘Sinking Feeling’. Stardiver has been writing his own music since he was 14, pulling inspiration from everyday life. Infusing his indie folk tracks with a sense of pop to make them memorable, his writing is imbued with a sense of personal connection and an overwhelming sense of ‘it’ll be alright’

‘Sinking Feeling’ trudges along a foot-tapping beat while warm guitars and buoyant melodies highlight the emotive songwriting of Stardiver. His warm deep vocals ruminate over the melancholic lyrics while the percussion and jangly guitar maintain a more upbeat tone. Stardiver’s tight musicianship creates wonderful richness and depth in the track as the lush backing vocals surge warmth into the track’s vibrant backdrop. ‘Sinking Feeling’ is an emotional and upbeat new single from Stardiver.

Stream ‘Sinking Feeling’ below


Author : Danu

Indie, New Music

Talk in Code ‘Secret’

‘Secret’ is the brand new track to come from Indie pop band Talk in Code. Their fifth release this year, Talk in Code are determined to make the best out of a bad situation giving their all to their recordings while they wait for live music to return to us.Talk in Code have gone from strength to strength since their debut album in 2014. The Swindon four-piece have shared a stage with Scouting For Girls, Toploader, Go West, and Embrace and have received radio support from BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio.Talk in Code also opened the mainstage at Mfor Festival 2019 in Swindon, headlined by Years and Years.

Intricately layered and brimming in glistening indie ‘Secret’ is a vibrant new single from Talk in Code. Zesty radiant guitars soar through 80’s shimmering soundscapes while a punchy beat and groove infested bassline creates the fluctuant foundation. The sweet melody is caressed by warm soothing vocals while the backdrop surges with adrenaline. Talk in Code provide their own indie pop edge to this sparkling gem as a shredding solo and lush textures embellish the track in the band’s luminous sound. ‘Secret’ is a wonderfully crafted track from Talk in Code.

Stream ‘Secret’ below


Author : Danu