Indie Quick Picks – Alex Luca, Ragerra, The Royston Club, Sorcha Richardson,The Kecks

Alex Luca

Genre : Singer songwriter

Bio : Alex Luca returns with his new single ‘Freedom’, the second single from his upcoming EP ‘How Real Life Feels’.

Track: Freedom

Why We Like It: Luca spreads his emotive songwriting over soft building instrumentation to create an evocative tender tune. A delicate piano arrangement weaves between lush laments on string as the song blossoms into its cinematic crescendo. Well crafted and exuding a laid back tone ‘Freedom’ is a beautiful new song from Alex Luca.

You can follow Alex Luca on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/alexlucamusic/

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Ragerra

Genre : Alternative Rock

Bio : Ragerra is an Alternative Rock trio from Dublin. 2019 saw the release of their debut EP “Big Men, They Fall”  as well as numerous headline shows across Ireland & the UK. Ragerra is now about to release their much-anticipated debut album Primal Features in April 2021, they will celebrate the release of Primal Features with a launch party on April 9th in Lost Lane Dublin, Ireland.

Track: Brutal

Why We Like It: It’s a riff-driven, gritty alternative rock track shrouded in distortion as the band flesh out their acute brawny sound with raw pummeling drums. The song is about the public’s obsession with men who committed a series of Brutal acts back in the 1960’s & 70’s. Ragerra present this through crazed instrumentation and dizzying soundscapes. ‘Brutal’ is an uncompromising whack of raw rock.

You can follow Ragerra on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Ragerraband/?ref=py_c

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The Royston Club

Genre : Indie 

Bio : Despite only forming in 2019, the Wrexham four-piece have already self-released an EP and amassed 700,000+ Spotify streams, sold out their first vinyl run, and sold over 1,000 tickets for their debut headline tour planned for Spring 2021. They are fast-becoming the new indie band to watch, with support slots with the likes of The Lathums already secured and support from the likes of The Coral.

Track: Mrs Narcissistic

Why We Like It: It’s an upbeat gem that surges with vigor and youthful adrenaline while the bubbling instrumentation glides over the angsty lyrics with a joyous bounce. The track is an instant shot of sunshine filled with jaunty light indie soaked guitar, punchy drums and dynamic bass. The band have created a song about a relationship breakdown through danceable, fun and irresistible musicianship. Showcasing witty lyrics and a radiant soundscape ‘Mrs Narcissistic’ is a sublime ear worm.

You can follow The Royston Club on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/theroystonclub/

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Sorcha Richardson

Genre : Singer songwriter

Bio : Irish singer-songwriter Sorcha Richardson has released her new single ‘The Starlight Lounge’ and its accompanying video. The track follows 2019’s brilliant debut LP ‘First Prize Bravery’, and continues a burgeoning creative relationship with James Vincent McMorrow, who co-produced the single. ‘The Starlight Lounge’ also follows Sorcha’s recent success with ‘Out The Gaff’ where she collaborated with Denise Chaila, MuRli, God Knows, and again with producer James Vincent McMorrow.

Track: ‘The Starlight Lounge’

Why We Like It:  Exuding soft production, warm jazz-like keys, and constant beat the track is a laid back gem which showcases how diverse and exciting Sorcha Richardson is as an artist. This intricately layered number oozes lonely vibes as the keys jangle through a dreamy soundscape and mellow melody. Richardson’s vocals are almost nonchalant as she pierces hazy sonic textures with a sweet tone while warm guitars meander around the hypnotic beat. The track subtly shifts from synth pop to melancholic psychedelic pop with ease creating a lulling and weary atmosphere for the verses before the catchy bubbly chorus lightens the mood. ‘The Starlight Lounge’ presents a new facet to Richardson’s talent. 

You can follow Sorcha Richardson on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/sorcharichardsonmusic

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The Kecks

Photo Credit : Denis Uhreniuk

Genre : Indie rock

Bio :The Kecks are truly an international affair – their members come from Germany (drummer Kai Weidle), Australia (guitarist Samuel Telford), Great Britain (bassist Joel Phillips) and Austria (lead singer, Lennart Uschmann). Having initially been founded on the back of a FlixBus on their way to see The Growlers play in Berlin, The Kecks have since established a reputation for writing brutally honest and somewhat unconventional indie-rock that has landed them on Radio X, BBC Radio 6, Amazing Radio, and Spotify editorial playlists.

Track: All For Me

Why We Like It:  Lennart Uschmann’s voice crawls out from under a sprawling brooding soundscape of twinkling guitars and soft drums with a whisper and almost Bowie-esque quality. Exuding a sombre, sway-like tempo and lamenting guitar refrain the track builds, becoming more expressive and dramatic as Uschmann pines and almost cries over the bittersweet melody. ‘All For Me’ is a stylish retro rock sad banger from The Kecks.

You Can Follow The Kecks on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thekecksofficial/

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Author : Danu