Indie Quick Picks – featuring Bloxx, Hook, Color Palette, ‘Cneasta’ and RUE

Bloxx

Genre : Indie pop

Bio : Uxbridge band Bloxx have returned with their new single ‘Everything I’ve Ever Learned’.The song is the first piece of new material since Bloxx released their debut album ‘Lie Out Loud’ in August 2020 to critical acclaim. The track premiered with Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1, and is produced by Rich Turvey (Blossoms, Oscar Lang).

Track: Everything I’ve Ever Learned

Why We Like It: Riding on a driving bassline ‘Everything I’ve Ever Learned’ is an exhilarating new single from Bloxx. Jam-packed with irresistible hooks and dynamic instrumentation the song is an explosive whack of indie-pop. The track showcases the band’s deft musical prowess through a majestic display of soaring guitars, punchy drums and shimmering synths that creates a rich, sonic soundscape for listeners to indulge in. It’s a triumphant and exciting return from the Indie pop wizards.

You can follow Bloxx on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/BloxxUK

Watch the video for ‘Everything I’ve Ever Learned’ below 

Hook

Genre : New Wave Rock

Bio : Dublin-based new wave rock band Hook are set to release a new music video for, “Best Days,”.Shot and edited by the band. It includes slow shots of Dublin through a disorientating filter. The view is from the eyes of someone wandering the city at night; confused, lost, lonely which compliment’s the song’s message of going through difficult and complicated emotions. Hook are Eoin O’Donnell (vocals, guitar), Morgan O’Brien (drums) Danny Spelman (bass, vocals).

Track: Best Days

Why We Like It: It’s a swagger dipped tune that oozes the 80’s hued rock sound of Hook. The band sprinkle chiming guitars into a punchy drum and rippling bass backdrop to create a groove-driven tune that is a joy to listen to. The tracks laid back mellow melody is coated in Eoin O’Donnell’s rasped vocals while distortion and dark psychedelic undertones create a mysterious and eerie quality throughout. Boasting the band’s tight infectious musicianship, ‘Best Days’ is a tantalising new single from the Dublin-based three-piece. 

You can follow Hook on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/listentohook

Watch the video for ‘Best Days’ below 

Color Palette

Genre : Indie Electronic pop

Bio : Washington Electro Rock/Synth Pop band Color Palette have released their new single ‘Clear Water Blue’. The song will be included on Color Palette’s forthcoming EP, set to be released in summer 2021.

Track: Clear Water Blue

Why We Like It: It’s an expansive and earthy tune that exudes Color Palette’s refined and lush musicianship. The band drop sweet guitar melodies into a pool of ethereal synths to create a soft rippling soundscape for listeners to indulge in before the song builds and becomes more intense as the band ventures into psychedelic pop tendencies. There is an immersive quality to the song through the use of chiming keys and lush arrangements that weave into one another while a dreamy pop melody and echoed vocals create a space-like atmosphere. Tightly layered and richly arranged ‘Clear Water Blue’ is an exciting new single from Color Palette.

You can follow Color Palette on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/colorpalettedc

Stream ‘Clear Water Blue’ below 

Cneasta

Genre : Indie 

Bio : Cneasta is a three piece band from Listowel.The band have released their new single ‘Warrior’.the band is comprised of Peter O’Donoghue (singer songwriter), Danny Sparks (Drums) and David O’Connor (lead guitar).

Track: Warrior

Why We Like It: This punchy indie tune is brimming with passion and dynamic musicianship as Cneasta spread biting vocals over a building indie backdrop. With buoyant rhythms riding atop edgy melodic guitar refrains the track has a lush and vibrant soundscape that glimmers with sweet guitar moments and punchy drum progressions. Exuding emotion throughout, O’Donoghue’s warm rasped vocals flow over the bubbling backdrop with ease while anchoring the listener within the track’s kinetic and engaging sound. ‘Warrior’ is a fantastic display of musical prowess from Cneasta.

You can follow Cneasta on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Cneastamusic

Stream ‘Warrior’ below 

RUE

Genre : indie pop

Bio : RUE is an Indie Pop Female Singer/Songwriter from Northern Ireland.RUE has released her debut single ‘Into The Woods’

Track: Into The Woods

Why We Like It: ‘Into The Woods’ showcases RUE’s refined and engaging indie-pop sound. Melting a sweet pop melody into a bubbling electronic backdrop of muggy beat slaps the track is a compelling and well-crafted experience for listeners to enjoy. As RUE’s smooth vocals glide over the melody the song ventures from brooding verses to a catchy bright chorus while the subtle electronics maintain a dark undertone throughout. Featuring warm guitar and a clap-along feature ‘Into The Woods’ is an impressive debut that marks RUE as an artist to keep an eye on.

You Can Follow RUE on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/RUEmusicofficial/?ref=page_internal

Stream ‘Into The Woods’ below 

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Author : Danu