Category Archives: New Music

Hallie ‘Remedy’

Irish singer/songwriter Hallie, has released her new single ‘Remedy’, the eagerly anticipated addition to her rising critically acclaimed discography. Hallie emerged in early 2019 with her debut single “Familiar Place” to critical acclaim, with rotation on multiple national radio stations. Hallie has made the ‘RTE Recommends Playlist’ with both her singles to date. Her online presence exploded, with her debut music video receiving over 100k views, and continues to steadily grow. 

Beautifully crafted, ‘Remedy’ is a melodically lush and exquisite new song from Hallie. Dealing with the topic of heartbreak and reflecting on a toxic abusive relationship, Hallie takes her poignant and emotive lyrics and spreads them over a graceful backdrop of twinkling keys and soft electronics. Over a bittersweet melody she lays bare her pain as she coos “I lost myself by giving you all of me”. The song blends bubbling ethereal electronics with wispy soundscapes to create a moving and earnest tune that cuts deep while at the same time showcasing Hallie’s poetic and expressive musicianship. ‘Remedy’ is a powerful and eloquent new single from the rising artist.

Stream ‘Remedy’ below


Author : Danu

Dürtbürd ‘gRimjob’

Dürtbürd have just released a brand new live single/video called ‘gRimjob’. Dürtbürd are a four piece ‘dürtrock’ band based in Leixlip. The band have released six live singles to date along with live videos for each which have together amassed over 200k views on facebook.

‘gRimjob’ is a stirring display of alternative rock. The track has a sleek sound that fluidly flows upon a driving bass and scorching guitar lines that venture between rampant strides and gritty riffs while allowing the punchy drums form the brawny foundation. In true Dürtbürd manner, the song ebbs and flows with genre-bending progressions. From raw metal assaults to moody grunge verses and ballsy rock crescendos ‘gRimjob’ is a thrilling roller coaster ride. These guys present a sound that holds an air of musical majesty while providing that lean mean soundscape that evokes manic moshing. Dürtbürd show their growing talent through this infectious raw new single.

Stream ‘gRimjob’ below


Author: Danu

Lost Boys ‘Weak’

Lost Boys have released their new single, ‘Weak’. The Limerick/Cork based indie-pop band have been recording over multiple lockdowns from their homes. Over the last year Lost Boys have sold out two headline gigs, been featured twice on the New Music Friday UK Spotify Playlist, placed at No1 on the iTunes charts in Ireland for their single ‘Sunrise’ and the band reached 255,600 streams across streaming platforms. ‘Sunrise’ was also marked as RTE 2fm’s Song of the week.


‘Weak’ is Lost Boys most ambitious tune to date and marks an intriguing shift in their sound. The band venture into R&B territory with elements of hip hop drifting atop dazzling production and a chilled sonic wall of sound. Hints of indie glimmer through the tracks atmosphere which bounce off bubbling beats and elastic bass grooves while ethereal electronics creates space within the kinetic soundscape. Oozing smooth vocals this genre blending tune exudes Lost Boys laid back, cool persona while showcasing the bands strong musical growth.  


Stream ‘Weak’ below 


Author : Danu

The Howlers ‘Lost Without You’

Photo Credit : Marieke Macklon

Following the release of their latest single ‘I Don’t Love You All The Time’, critically acclaimed and supported by Steve Lamacq on BBC 6 Music, London desert-rockers The Howlers have announced their debut EP ‘The Sum of Our Fears’, due for release on August 26th with the release of their new single ‘Lost Without You’. Produced and mixed by Theo Verney (Lazarus Kane, FEET, FUR) and Tarek Musa. Doused in greased back swagger (Circa Waves, Kagoule) at Echo Zoo Studios, and mastered at Third Man Records, the EP tackles navigating through struggles in life by remembering to find light in darkness, searching for beauty in despair. The Howlers are Adam Young (vocals, guitar), Cameron Black (drums) and Guus ter Braak (bass).the East London trio have undertaken three UK-wide tours since their formation over a year ago. The band quickly established themselves as one of the UK’s must-see live acts, gaining much deserved praise from radio royalty including BBC 6 Music, KEXP and BBC Radio 1 as well as major programming on BT Sport, SkySports and SoccerAm.

The Howlers drizzle a scorching desert guitar riff over bubbling beats and groovy bass line to create a sleek tune exuding confidence and sass. The shimmying rhythm oozes 60’s swag and an infectious hip coaxing groove while Young’s smooth vocals croon “did you ever know what it’s like to be alone, now your friends are far from home and left you on your own where do you suppose you go?”. His vocals tie the scorching instrumentation together with a cool nonchalant tone while the bright guitars ricochet off the rich rhythmic backdrop. Boasting oodles of charm and blazing instrumentation ‘Lost Without You‘ is well crafted, insanely catchy and feverishly thrilling.

Speaking about the track, Adam Young says “‘Lost Without You’ represents understanding what you really want out of life, and realising what you may want might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Just because something is right for one person does not mean it’s necessarily right for you and that no matter how many times you may get knocked down you get back up, that you shouldnt be scared to fail and find the strength to face up to your fears and carve your own path through life.”

He adds “All of us have been picked on at some stage for whatever reason, we as a band know that better than most, the petty playground rubbish you should only have to put up with as kids, but in all that hate is where you find the confidence to form your own identity and believe in yourself.”

Stream ‘Lost Without You’ below 


Author : Danu

Dark Tropics ‘Keep Searching’

Ireland’s Dark Tropics return with their soulful third single, ‘Keep Searching’.The duo released their debut single ‘Badlands’ last summer, followed by the uplifting ‘Moroccan Sun’ late 2020, to widespread critical acclaim, even getting Billboard’s attention, who included it in their 10 Cool New Pop Songs. Radio support so far has included KEXP, Radio X and BBC Radio 1/Introducing in the UK and USA. 

 ‘Keep Searching’ is a lush soulful tune dripping in dreamy melodies and Dark Tropics’ first rate musicianship. The song drifts upon a haze of soft instrumentation while Rio’s soothing vocals lull over the luxuriant smooth melody. This delightful track boasts grand expansive soundscapes as elegant strings, lounge bar piano and lush harmonies glide gracefully throughout. With soft R&B tones glimmering through the buoyant rhythms, Dark Tropics have created a cinematic track that showcases the duo’s refined song writing while providing the listener with an immersive and engaging tune to indulge in.

 “‘Keep Searching’ was inspired by the vibrancy and romance of 60’s American soul music,” says the band. “It’s about not wanting to be left behind and having the strength and resolve to chase a dream no matter what.”

stream  ‘Keep Searching’ below 


Author : Danu

BK Pepper ‘Need To Know’ Live from Rathfarnham Castle

After a truly amazing reception to his debut album ‘Territories’ late last year, BK Pepper is announcing another magical project, in a four song live EP and accompanying video in the unique picturesque setting of the 16th Century Rathfarnham Castle in South Dublin. To celebrate the announcement, he released the video to his song ‘Need To Know’ from the project on May 13th.  Dublin based composer BK Pepper recorded his debut album in a number of locations, from Abbey Road to a converted swimming pool and the hard graft paid off with acclaim from not only the Irish media but international radio and blogs too. Classically trained on piano and trombone, BK Pepper’s musical projects include composing for film and theatre as well as touring with both orchestras and rock bands.

Showcasing the wonderful acoustics of Rathfarnham Castle, ‘Need To Know’ soars to new heights in this fantastic live version. The beautiful track moves with elegance and timeless melodies as the lush strings and delicate keys exude the ageless quality of BK Pepper’s fine musicianship. Experiencing the reverb distant vocals and warm cello within this picturesque setting evokes a compelling and magical atmosphere that is awe-inspiring and a must see. Love it.

About the project Pepper says “I grew up in this area of Dublin and my parents still live around the corner from the castle. So I have a strong connection to the castle and the area. I would pass it 3 or 4 times a day growing up so filming a performance here has been really special.

We haven’t had the opportunity to perform the album live at all since its release. When you record something and release it, it’s time stamped, no going back to change it. Music is a living thing that develops and changes when you perform it. So it was great to record live versions in beautiful surroundings and acoustics. We had access to the whole castle so filmed in different rooms for different tracks and this all added to the dynamic of the performance. The castle’s squeaky floor also makes an appearance which adds to it too.”

Watch the video for ‘Need To Know (From an Empty Castle)’ below 


Author : Danu

The Seawolf ‘Niflheim’ Album

Combining environmental Nordic soundscapes with lo-fi Hip-hop beats, The Seawolf has released his new album, ‘Niflheim’. Based in Los Angeles, The Seawolf worked with an array of contributors who helped produce this album to an extraordinary standard.Connecting with his Scandanavian heritage, ‘Niflheim’ is the 1st of the Nine Worlds of Norse, and The Seawolf is set to create 8 more after this has been released. Naming each song after one of the rivers of this Norse mythology, The Seawolf takes the listener on an ambient journey through this high concept album, in which he utilises the skills he has acquired by working in Hollywood’s TV and film, editing and crafting audio.

Filled with ambient soundscapes ‘Niflheim’ is an atmospheric and compelling body of work. Throughout the album The Seawolf explores hip hop, alternative and electronic lofi to create an engaging listening experience. From spacious synths and pulsing rhythms to echoed vocals and soft chants each song flows fluidly into the next while dark and heavy tones in tracks such as ‘Sylgr’ contrast lighter breezy elements in tracks such as ’Fimbulpul’. These contrasting elements within the album allows The Seawolf to evoke a push-pull of emotion within the listener while showcasing his ability to blend different genres with lush sounds and intricate instrumentation.

Stream ‘Niflheim’ below 


Author : Danu

A Chat With: AJ Wander

I caught up with UK Pop Singer AJ Wander who has just released the video for his brand new single ‘Eye To Eye’. We talked about the new single, working with Louis Berry for the expressive video and his plans for releasing music. Wander starts the conversation on the topic of settling for a muffin over the desired pitta and hummus dish he craved for.

“I just tried Tesco’s, and found out that there are no pitta breads left. I was very excited for pitta and some hummus but, toasted muffin and cheese it is. Pitta breads have a long shelf life. So I feel like there’s always pittas and there’s so many different kinds of pittas they have the mini ones, they have brown, white, the organic ones but they have none. So, I wouldn’t say my days got off to the best start. I’m sure it’s on the way up though”

He explains how walking into Tesco for some pitta bread now more than ever can be the only in person human interaction one experiences during these crazy pandemic times.

“Yeah, this is like Black Mirror coming into reality. I like a bit of human interaction, I’m stuck at home by myself all this week and I’m tempted to just go to Tesco and see if there are any pittas there again, even though I know there aren’t. Just to say hi to the cashier.

“I hung out in the wine aisle. It’s just like urban wine tasting in Tesco. I’ve definitely gotten into my red wine in the last year. That’s been a good pastime. I’m actually doing a wine tasting this weekend with my family. I haven’t managed to go to the pub yet since they have reopened. I was away in the studio when they opened. I was in Spain, and then I just hadn’t gotten around to going, I was gonna go tomorrow night, then I’m in the studio on Saturday and I tend to sound a little bit like Bob Dylan when I’m hungover. Which is completely great for Bob Dylan I mean Bob Dylan pulls off Bob Dylan very well, but it doesn’t go so well for me, I wouldn’t say. So I’m not sure, I might have to rethink my pub plan and push it back another week. But I’m going wine tasting on Sunday, so perhaps I can wait a little while.”

 Wander has released his new single ‘Eye To Eye’. He explains to me that he has had this song for a while and is buzzing to finally be able to let people hear it

Yeah, I’m super excited, it’s one I’ve had in the bank for a little while so to see it step out into the world and start its own journey is an exciting moment”

I started this journey with a bunch of songs and I haven’t been releasing songs until November last year. I’ve been writing since I was 14 So, naturally I’ve built up quite a few songs so it’s a sensation that I’ve gotten used to. I think now the desire to release songs comes from more of a point of wanting to move on to the next thing, forever chasing the next thing. Releasing a song, allows you to move on to whatever comes next.”

With each release, Wander is showing a constant and impressive ability to capture emotion within his beautifully crafted tunes and this is an organic and natural result of the artist’s talent.

“It’s just how it comes out, every song is different. It depends on the subject of the song but I think that the tracks that I’ve released to date are cathartic and they are me dealing with personal experiences, and managing those emotions that come along with those experiences. Yeah, so definitely not contrived. It’s not an overly thought out process for me.”

“If it’s something that’s not about my own story and my own personal experiences, I probably will spend a little more time rephrasing things and working out what should be said, but those songs that are about my own experiences and come from my own life it’s more of a natural way of thinking and it just spills out into the page”

Wander’s knack for writing precise, well-crafted lyrics and clever turn of phrase within his songs is impressive. Lines such as “living it up is a lazy lie” “stay calm through the smoke alarm as we let it burn” are impactful and thought-provoking.

“I just stick my phone on to record and sing over the song a bunch of times, as I’m writing it, as it’s first coming to life. I don’t really know what I’m saying as I’m writing it and then I’ll listen back to those voice memos and latch on to certain lyrics. I think “living it up is a lazy lie” is something that felt good to sing and it did sum up, what I was feeling, and was trying to tell. I was talking to my girlfriend in the song and that’s what I was trying to convey to her. I guess it was the quickest way to get across that.”

The piano melodies within Wander’s songs are always a strong figure that adds a unique quality to each track. I wondered if the reason for this is because he writes the songs on piano or just that he loves having piano in the songs.

“Yeah I do write them on piano. It’s the only instrument I can play. It’s my only choice. I’m starting to have some guitar lessons but they’re progressing slowly, because I just gravitate towards the piano when I’m writing on the guitar. I should probably have a little bit more discipline. Maybe I’ll lock my piano in a cupboard somewhere so it forces me to write on guitar. I think naturally I create piano parts as I’m writing them on the piano and then I get into the studio and the producer loves them so they’re like we’ve got to put this in. Actually I just recorded a bunch of songs and there’s a few that are piano-less, which is refreshing.”

“I had co-written those songs though, so I didn’t necessarily write them at the piano and I had someone who was playing the guitar or a producer there sort of putting the track together and we wrote to that. So it didn’t have to center around me at the piano, which I think will be quite liberating especially for me when I get to perform live, to be able to actually step aside from my piano and just have a moment to sing and fully connect with that side of the performance.”

“I only really started getting into the swing of co-writing since September last year. It’s something that I’ve always wanted to step up and really get my teeth into, because I constantly have so many ideas that it’s almost nice to take some of the pressure away to present those ideas within the co-writing session, they can be like, I love that, I love that. I don’t love that. It means you get more ideas finished. My music is there to speak to other people so being able to have a co-writer in the room to tell me how it comes across is really helpful and it’s just a great indicator for me as to how it’s conceived outside of my head.”

The video for ‘Eye To Eye’ is well crafted. It has a groundhog day vibe with lots of plate smashing and tension. Wander got the opportunity to work with Louis Berry (JP Cooper, Emily Burns) on the video. 

“So much fun. We shot the whole thing in one day, which was tough, it was definitely a bit manic and we were shooting until the very last second of the day. It was great fun. I was really lucky to work with a team that I’ve wanted to work with. I’ve loved the director Louis Berry. He’s worked with a bunch of music videos that I’ve admired for a little while. So to be able to get the chance to work with him and create this vision for the song and again, like I said with the co-writing, to hear his take on the song and how he perceives its meaning was super interesting and how he thinks it should be conveyed into the visual world was really interesting, yeah that was a great day.”

“We had a bunch of long chats on Zoom about what the song means to me when we were coming up with the concept for the music video. I realized that it was about the cycle of this relationship of just constantly fighting because we knew something wasn’t right, and then something wasn’t right because we’re always fighting. It’s just this messed up cycle really that we’ve fallen into. He echoed that feeling as well when he had just listened to the song, without me saying it. It’s like our heads met there, we were like ‘well this is what it has to be, it has to be sort of highlighting that cycle and the toxicity of it all’.”

Wander’s debut single ‘Time Out’, has racked up 3 million streams on Spotify to date. It’s a fantastic achievement.

“Yeah, it’s a bit weird to be honest. It’s beyond anything I’d hoped for my first release. People are still listening to it and it’s just so nice to see it have its own life and get some lovely messages from people saying that it means something to them and it’s helped them more or it echoes a personal experience of theirs. That’s more rewarding than the numbers. It’s hearing that people are getting something from it, and can relate to it. But yeah it’s beyond anything I had hoped for my first release and I hope that it continues and people listen to the rest of the music I release.”

Wander hasn’t had the opportunities to experience performing these new songs live. He hasn’t experienced that magical moment of connecting with a live audience yet. This live show interaction is something he is buzzing to see. 

“No, I haven’t been able to gig any of the songs yet which is top on my list. I crave the most to get out there and be able to perform and hopefully, I am going over to the State’s in July. If they let me in and that’s a big if. So, yeah if Biden lets me in I will be performing my first show in July, which is so exciting and I’m starting to get into rehearsals now putting that show together with the band and, yeah, big moment and very exciting for me. That’s something I’ve been looking forward to a ridiculous amount since I started this whole thing.”

Last time I spoke to Wander he told me he had a lot of songs in his repertoire already. I asked if an EP is something we could see very soon.

“That a very good question. Initially, the plan was to release an EP and start touring that. Well, I guess, as I was releasing it I would be on tour already promoting that EP.  But, of course, there’s a virus going around. I can’t tour yet… things are starting to open up but I think realistically it’s not going to be until the latter half of the year until I can actually get out and tour properly. So, I’ve had to tweak plans and I’m actually going to now release a bunch more singles, which I’ve just been in Spain recording. I’ve got 10 tracks that I’ve recorded, and ready to release. So the plan is to release a song, a month until the end of the year, and then start touring that, and 5 of those 10 songs are going to make up an EP, and the other five are just sort of going to sit as stand alone singles, but again I feel lucky to be able to extend that record deal and be able to release more songs. Yeah, so lots more music is basically the solution to Coronavirus apparently.”

AJ Wander is a passionate artist and an exceptional melody wizard with a talent for writing poignant and captivating songs. His music comes from the heart and his warm and velvety vocals leaves you craving to hear more. I am looking forward to the luscious musical treats he releases in the coming months.

Watch the video for ‘Eye To Eye’ below


Author ; Danu

Night Flight ‘Songs From Echo Zoo’ EP

Night Flight have released their new EP, ‘Songs From Echo Zoo’, which includes the critically acclaimed singles ‘Dreaming’, ‘Canada’ and new single ‘Something Going On’. The London four-piece have also announced a October UK tour, including dates in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle, Bristol and Brighton.

‘Songs From Echo Zoo’ is a rich collection of tracks. From the jubilant jangle of ‘Dreaming’ to the folk drizzled warmth of  ‘California’, the band creates lush and well layered songs that glide through psychedelic tones with elements of pop, folk and indie thrown into the mix. ‘Canada’ exudes a dreamy soundscape that is greatly enhanced by the bands use of supple bass, twinkling keys and psychedelic tones on guitar. Sam Holmes’s croons softly over a mellow melody as he pines wistfully for Canada, “I hate what you do to me. I find it so hard to leave. I’m head over heels in this country… O Canada”.

The crisp production within ‘Songs From Echo Zoo’ highlights the tender emotion rippling through the vocals while the intricate soundscapes chime with a dynamic and deliberate suspense throughout. However it’s the dark and blues-hued ‘Something Going On’ that shows the true versatility within this band’s sound. Filled with deep pulsing synths and distortion the song simmers with aggressive undertones. The blending of musical elements within this track is a thrilling assault on the senses.

‘Songs From Echo Zoo’ is a mature and impressive body of work that showcases the compelling musicianship of Night Flight. Each track is deftly layered with hidden gems revealed on each subsequent listen that leaves much to be admired.

You can catch Night Flight live at 

OCTOBER 2021

  • Wed 6 Brighton, Green Door Store
  • Thu 7 London, Colours Hoxton
  • Fri 8 Bristol, Rough Trade Bristol
  • Sat 9 Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
  • Mon 11 Manchester, YES Basement
  • Tue 12 Sheffield, Record Junkee
  • Wed 13 Glasgow, Broadcast
  • Thu 14 Newcastle, Think Tank? Underground

Stream Songs ‘From Echo Zoo’ below


Author : Danu

A Chat With : Luke Thomas A.K.A Butler

Dublin based dance/pop artist Butler has released the video for his new single ‘ME & YOU’ featuring White Wax. This vibrant tune oozes Butler’s signature sun kissed pop sound. I caught up with Luke Thomas aka Butler to talk about the new single, working with Wax White and the possibility of an EP.

“I love trying to discover different artists and I’m always on the lookout for different acts, particularly when the media will focus on maybe 10 of the best up and coming acts, there’s another 50 that are just outside the spotlight that you don’t see that are doing just as good. I like going down different paths and different rabbit holes to find different acts. I came across these guys and they had a couple of great songs out and I was like, I have to work with these guys. I never thought they would actually agree to do it. They’re two cool guys, two cool rappers and I reached out to them and thankfully they said yes. So we put the song together around Christmas and we felt the time was right now to get it out there”

“ With the lockdown you have to work within the parameters that you can and from the previous summer I had vocals and we had an idea on the guitar so we were able to put that together and send over that to the guys in December. They worked on it, got it back to us, we got it mastered. The process going back and forth can take time but it was worth it in the end. It was a few back and forths and I suppose, by the time we met up to do the video, it was actually the first time we’d ever met, physically, which is crazy.”

Remote recording and collaborating has created an opportunity for artists to work with other artists and producers that they perhaps wouldn’t have been able to work with before. I wondered if Luke thought remote recording is something that will be a lasting addition to recording music in the future after the pandemic is over

“I think it’s the way forward, certainly for electronic music anyway, because the digital stuff is so strong now, it’s so advanced. You have the opportunity to finely tune parts of songs and get them ready way before even going into a studio and that cuts down costs. People can produce albums from their house now. I know they’ve been able to do that for years but it’s really gotten a hell of a lot stronger. So I do think it’s the way forward. Absolutely.”

“Even the microphones people use now are so much better. The technology, the post production software, there’s presets…obviously you need to be able to sing to begin with, but to get to that studio level quality is not as hard to do anymore, which is great. It’s great for the underdogs. It’s great for people who are really struggling to get a record deal, or, they might have written some songs and they’re up and coming, it’s great to see that it is possible for those guys to get through and break through.”

Luke regularly collaborates with a variety of artists for his Butler project. For Luke each artist brings their own sound and style to the tunes. This blending of musical talent creates engaging and refreshing music for listeners to indulge in.

“I suppose that’s another reason why I wanted to work with so many different people because you grow yourself when you work with different people. You grow as an artist and you can learn so much. No matter what age, what genre those people that you’re working with are. It really, helps you and you’d be foolish to think that you know everything, in any field so it’s always good to absorb more knowledge, skills, information, all that sort of stuff. I love it“

Luke is a master at creating sweet earworm melodies that stick in your head for days and make you crave to hear them again. Within ‘ME & YOU’ the doo wop -esque melody is utterly irresistible. Teamed with the love saturated lyrical content, Luke once again proves his song writing prowess. 

“I have been writing melody and stuff like that for years and, yeah, it’s just the way the track was. [The] strummed guitar part, we decided to cut it up a little bit, and cut down some of the strums and just make them a bit more staccato. I think that worked and that helped give more room between the chords to get a bit more melody in there, a bit more feeling in there and I think that came out in the song, it’s benefited hugely from that.”

“I was trying to put myself back as a teenager, maybe 15 years ago, when you’re that age and it’s us against everybody you know. It’s kind of naive hopeful love, that side of things where anything is possible in life and it’s just about what’s happening right there and then. Nothing else matters. That is what it was aiming for. I’m quite used to putting myself in certain situations where I can draw on experience or draw on past situations and things that might have happened, maybe not exactly but close enough”

Dublin’s charismatic duo Wax White and their fluid, edgy raps add a cheeky edge to the song. Their clever rhymes perfectly contrast the track’s sweet melody.

“That was one of the reasons why I wanted them on board. It’s like yin and yang at times. Where I’d have more of a sweeter pop delivery and vocal, and then the guys come in [with] a different kind of energy, which is great. It keeps the track interesting and lively. You always have to have one eye on that. That a song or a piece of work doesn’t plateau and make sure it’s interesting for the listener, which is key.”

Luke has also released a video for ‘ME & YOU’. It’s a fun and charming video featuring a random panda head, bikes and the guys dressed in sleek suits. Being able to make a video is a treasured experience in the middle of this pandemic.

“That was the first time, physically together. It was crazy we were on the phone a lot and zoom and various different avenues getting back and forth to each other, but it was great to actually be there face to face, and have a laugh and the director just kept the camera rolling at times when we had the football there and so forth. Just to have fun with the whole thing and not take it too seriously, I think that’s the key. That’s the key with this stuff, so it naturally came out that we were enjoying ourselves. You can overthink stuff and it just causes more issues and there’s more opportunities for it to go sideways if you overthink it, as opposed to doing a simple idea very well.“

Last time I spoke to Luke he told me he was building up his tunes for a potential EP. I wondered how the EP was progressing.

Yeah I have enough tunes for the Butler EP, I’m going to put it on ice till closer to Christmas because I might have another single, maybe in September as well just to build with the EP, and there’s no massive rush, I would like to coincide the EP with a live performance. So, I’m holding out to maybe closer to Christmas if I can get a venue, you know, just a small intimate venue maybe 100 people, and see if I can do it that way to get across what Butler is properly and see what people think of it live. That would be the idea. Everything, obviously has been pushed back a little bit with the times we are in which is fine. I’ll just be ready and waiting in the background locked and loaded, ready to go.”

Butler is an electronic pop project and the prospect of live shows soon had Luke and I discussing what a Butler show would look like

“Yeah, it’s heavily based with acoustic guitar, sample bass and drum machines, that’s the way we’d start off anyway and probably keyboards at the start. There’d be no point having a huge band, initially, until we see what sort of reaction we get and what sort of venues we’re playing. It would be like what you see electronic artists do on the likes of Jools Holland and stuff like that. They would set up for two or three musicians and they would cover the spectrum of instruments, between them. Initially, that’s what we are looking at”

So what can eager fans look forward to from Butler in the coming months?

“The plans are to promote this [‘ME & YOU’] as much as possible, look at maybe another single in September, with an EP around Christmas and hopefully a live gig to go with that. That’s the big plan and hopefully looking at collaborating with some other people as well. I have a few in mind, but I won’t say anything yet until they say yes or no to me, and just to create music to keep building on the brand.“

Luke Thomas is an ambitious and talented artist. His catchy pop songs and melody wizardry is mesmerizing. ‘ME & YOU’ is a fantastic example of his earworm magic. This upbeat radiant tune is the perfect pick me up we all need. I’m looking forward to hearing the tunes Butler releases next.

Watch the video for ‘ME & YOU’ below 


Author :Danu