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N.O.A.H, the breakout Irish indie rock band have released their highly anticipated new single ‘Sour Kiss’.’Sour Kiss’ is a poignant and introspective exploration of a toxic relationship, delving into themes of deception, emotional pain, and the transient nature of happiness. Formed by lifelong friends Ryan Hill, Adam Rooney, and Ronan Hynes in January 2020, N.O.A.H emerged amidst the global pandemic, symbolising a fresh beginning and the determination to make their voices heard. With their debut single, “Shine,” released in September 2020, N.O.A.H garnered significant attention from music critics and fans alike. They quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with, gaining airplay on prominent Irish radio stations and even recording an exclusive acoustic rendition of “Shine” for BBC5 Live’s Laura Whitmore. Following their successful debut, N.O.A.H continued to make waves in the music scene. Their debut EP, “Echoes of the Night,” produced by Grammy-winning Ruadhri Cushnan, showcased their dynamic sound and garnered international acclaim, transcending genres and captivating listeners far and wide. The band solidified their presence in the UK music scene with regional radio play and a thrilling live performance on CBBC’s ‘Saturday Mashup.

Boasting driving indie elements, glorious melodies and expressive songwriting ‘Sour Kiss’ is a thrilling new tune from N.O.A.H. There is much to admire about this track. Tension simmers through the verses as Hill’s expressive vocals aptly convey the emotional turmoil of a toxic relationship while buoyant drums, bubbling bass and jagged guitars complement the lyrics wonderfully before the chorus erupts with the band’s enigmatic energy. An intriguing aspect of the track is the twinkling keys which inject a refreshing ethereal tone between the consuming and intoxicating wall of sound and gives the listener a sense of hope throughout the tune.  

N.O.A.H are getting better and more exciting with each musical release. Their sound is simply captivating and ‘Sour Kiss’ is a fine example of this. 

Stream ‘Sour Kiss’ Below 

Author : Danu