Indie Quick Picks – featuring Margot Polo, Garsa, Lyghthouse and Tyson Kelly

Margot Polo

Genre : Indie

Bio :California-based indie electro-pop act Margot Polo is the solo project of David Provenzano, singer/guitarist of Fialta and Sherwood.

Track: This Old Thing

Why We Like It: It’s a sweet emotive number which drifts upon supple instrumentation and tender moments. Soft lush vocals are spread over a nostalgic melody while twinkling guitar and elegant piano grace the backdrop in bittersweet ethereal soundscapes. This melancholic moving track takes Margot Polo’s sound into more ballad-esque territory while enhancing his passionate and immersing musicianship. 

You can follow Margot Polo on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/margotpolomusic

Stream ‘This Old Thing’ below 

Garsa

Genre :Indie pop / indie folk

Bio : Garsa is an Indie pop / indie folktronica solo artist from the outskirts of Manchester. Ghosts is Garsa’s third release following on from his successful debut “Jimmy Sour Highs” and follow up “The Devil’s Own”. 

Track: Ghosts

Why We Like It: It’s an atmospheric upbeat track intricately layered with airy synths and smooth melodies which glide over the bubbling beat and warm guitar refrains. The velvety vocals and lush harmonies drive home the pensive and politically sombre lyric while the tracks intricate composition creates an airy relaxed atmosphere.

You can follow Garsa on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/garsamusicuk/

Stream ‘Ghosts’ below

Lyghthouse

Genre : Indie

Bio : Lyghthouse are an independent Irish rock band originally from Ennis and now based in Dublin. The band comprises Niall (lead vocals, rhythm guitars, bass) and Senan (lead guitars, backing vocals). Rob Kennedy played the drums for this track.

Track: Gold

Why We Like It: It’s a blistering indie rock track which boasts the energetic musicianship of Lyghthouse. With scorching guitars slicing into a mighty backdrop of pounding drums and rumbling bass lines the track packs a hefty punch. The band have created a body pounding track brimming with kinetic energy as the song builds to a powerful crescendo with a shredding solo and sing along vocal line. ‘Gold’ is a catchy adrenaline-inducing piece of anthemic rock from Lyghthouse.

You can follow Lyghthouse on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/lyghthouseband/

Stream ‘Gold’ below

Tyson Kelly

Genre : Indie pop

Bio : Tyson Kelly has released his new single ‘Am I Ever Gonna See You Again’.As the son of renowned songwriter Tom Kelly, known for penning numerous number one hits such as Madonna’s ‘”Like A Virgin”, Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors”, Whitney Houston’s “So Emotional” and The Pretenders’ “I’ll Stand By You”, Kelly is no stranger to the world of hit making. In addition to his solo project, Kelly has spent the past ten years touring the world and making a living as a highly sought after John Lennon impersonator, performing in such shows as Broadway’s “Let It Be” and currently the UK’s biggest touring Beatles group, The Bootleg Beatles.

Track: Am I Ever Gonna See You Again

Why We Like It: It’s an 80’s hued, feel good-gem. With catchy chorus, lush swaggering vocals and feet shuffling rhythm the track struts in ready to lure you to the dancefloor. It’s upbeat with chiming guitars and danceable synths adding a dramatic rush of adrenaline through the nostalgic longing melody. This free flowing delight is quite the sparkling pop earworm.

You can follow Tyson Kelly on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/TysonKellyMusic

Stream ‘Am I Ever Gonna See You Again’ below 

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Author : Danu