Together Animals
Genre : Alternative rock
Bio : Together Animals are a rock band from Dublin who have recently released their second single ‘Kings and Queens’
Track: Kings and Queens
Why We Like It: It’s a passionate rock track that hits hard and stirs the soul. This band pour everything they have into this 90’s rock-splashed melancholic gem. Warm rasped vocals drift over a lamenting melody while the ethereal breezy soundscape soothes the background. The band have crafted this song superbly to create a track that is catchy, mosh worthy and hair-raising all at once.
You can follow Together Animals on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/TheTogetherAnimals
Watch the video for ‘Kings and Queens’ below
MONOWHALES
Genre :Alternative rock
Bio : MONOWHALES is a three-piece, alt-rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Track: All or Nothing
Why We Like It: It’s a ballsy alt pop power anthem saturated in beefy drums, shredding guitars and a dynamic stadium worthy chorus. These guys present an invigorating wall of sound ready to knock your socks off as kinetic soundscapes and gritty guitar riffs pound behind Sally Shaar’s striking authoritative rock-infused vocals. This robust belter is that attitude soaked, energizing boost we all need sometimes.
You can follow MONOWHALES on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/MONOWHALES/
Stream ‘All or Nothing’ below
Andrew Farrell
Genre : Singer songwriter
Bio : Blue Skies is the brand new single from Manchester based Singer-Songwriter Andrew Farrell
Track: Blue Skies
Why We Like It: This beautiful track exudes Farrell’s warm and soothing songwriting. With delicate guitar twinkling between light piano and soft strings the song creates a cosy heartwarming fluttery feeling. His velvety, rasped vocals ooze calming tones for the listener to indulge in as the luxurious acoustic soundscapes wisp and flow with rich sonic flourishes around the sweet uplifting melody. A joy to listen to.
You can follow Andrew Farrell on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/andrewfarellmusic/
Stream ‘Blue Skies’ below
Æ MAK
Genre :Indie pop
Bio : After a breakthrough year in 2019 with live appearances at Eurosonic, Iceland Airwaves, Reading & Leeds and Electric Picnic, Æ MAK was deservedly named one of NPR Music’s International Breakthrough Artists for 2020. ‘Forevermorereplay’ is taken from her forthcoming ‘how to: make a kitsch pop song to show the world’ EP which will be released on 18/09/20 with one track a week being released in advance. The EP was fully written, recorded and produced by Aoife during lockdown.
Track: forevermorereplay
Why We Like It: It’s an intricately layered pop number which oozes rich rhythms and colourful soundscapes over a bubbling backdrop. This expressive number is layered with subtle percussion, tropical and intriguing sounds along with a catchy whistle refrain. The pristine retro vocals surge character into the song while the dreamy melody, lush backing vocals and inventive musicianship makes Æ MAK an artist to get excited about. Her outside the box approach and unique indie pop is utterly charming and a joy to the ears.
You Can Follow Æ MAK on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/AEMAKofficial
Stream ‘forevermorereplay’ below
Nightly
Genre :Alternative pop
Bio : Nashville-based band, Nightly, have released their single, ‘summer’, with the band’s debut album, ‘Night, Love You’, set for release on October 16th via BMG Recordings. The album, comprised of 14 tracks mostly written during quarantine, will also feature tracks like ‘The Movies’ and ‘Not Like You’ as well as the break-up anthem, ‘You Should Probably Just Hang Up’.Nightly was originally formed by cousins, Jonathan Capeci and Joey Beretta, and drummer Nick Sainato. In 2010, they released their first EP, Honest, and their song “XO” earned over 10 million streams.
Track: summer
Why We Like It: It’s a sweet nostalgic alternative pop tune doused in effervescent electronics, warm guitars and sticky beats. The swirling synths create a chilled ethereal atmosphere while the bubbling and well blended elements of synth pop and indie rock create quite the consuming listening experience. With a bittersweet hazy melody caressed by velvety vocals the track captures a sense of youthful innocence and yearning while Nightly spreads lush instrumentation onto a sunkissed airy backdrop to create a glistening summer bop. ‘summer’ is a catchy gem sure to brighten anyone’s day.
You can follow Nightly on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thisisNIGHTLY/
Watch the video for ‘summer’ below
Circa Waves
Genre : Indie rock
Bio : Liverpool indie rock band Circa Waves have released a new single ‘Lemonade’ with Alfie Templeman.The song comes after the band released their latest album Sad Happy in March.
Track: Lemonade
Why We Like It: It’s a light indie delight as the band drizzle zesty guitar lines over a buoyant beat and warm bass groove to create a hazy summers day ditty. Kieran Shuddall and Alfie Templeman’s vocals blend smoothly as the laid back track strolls with an effortless charm and infectious melody. The vocals have a nonchalant tone as the band sing “and we’re all drinking lemonade, we thought we’d be doing something great by now”. The track builds into a charming infectious number with choir backing vocals singing lush harmonies. The sheer mellowness and honeyed tone mixed with the theme of not knowing where you want to be in life makes ‘Lemonade’ a bittersweet delight.
You can follow Circa Waves and Alfie Templeman on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/CircaWaves/
https://www.facebook.com/atemplemanmusic
Stream ‘Lemonade’ below
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