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Our Indie Quick Picks This Week features – Riley Holland, SODAPOP, Skyfever, Bad Love, Filous and The Kooks

Riley Holland

Genre : Singer songwriter 

Bio : The ‘getting over your ex’ summer anthem “Someone Else’s Clothes” is the debut single of Co.Down artist Riley Holland. Within her short 18 months in the music industry, she has earned her place as a “one to watch” within the international songwriting market, writing for signed and published artists at camps such as “Out of the Woods” in Norway and “TileYard” in London. Nationally, she reached the All-Ireland final of the StarNation competition representing Ulster, resulting in a sold out headline gig in Whelan’s Dublin, Her first live performance was in the semi-final of the ‘Belfast Nashville Young Songwriter of the Year’ in January 2019, where she went on to play the festival that year and has since flourished in the local music scene.

Track: Someone Else’s Clothes

Why We Like It: It’s a fresh electronic-pop track saturated in cool tones, intricate production and earnest songwriting. The upbeat bubbling backdrop surges with tropical twinkles and sun-kissed vibes while the bittersweet melody holds a contrasting air of joy with melancholic undertones. Holland’s laid back vocals ooze warm tones while the rich rhythm and electronic embellishment adorn the song in refreshing cool tones.With bright synths weaving between infectious hooks the track is a charming pop track that will stick in your head for days.

You can follow Riley Holland on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/imrileyholland/

Stream ‘Someone Else’s Clothes’ below

SODAPOP

Genre : indie/bedroom pop

Bio : Santa Barbara, CA artist SODAPOP has released his new single ‘When I’m With You’.

Track: When I’m With You

Why We Like It: Smooth vocals glide effortlessly over the dreamy melody of this bright indie pop number as SODAPOP spreads tropical electronics over rich danceable beats. ‘When I’m With You’ is sun kissed and vibrant with a joyful buoyant atmosphere. Boasting jaunty guitars, shimmering keys and lush backing vocals teamed with lo fi bedroom pop SODAPOP presents another instantly likeable song. Check it out and enjoy.

About the track SODAPOP said : “I spent the last two years living abroad so I could save money and work on music full time. As much as I loved the nomadic lifestyle, I was pretty happy to come home to Cali. With this song, I tried to capture the essence of a Santa Barbara beach, both sonically and lyrically. That’s actually where the idea for the tune was started, when my buddy Noah showed me this little guitar idea he had. It took me a few months to translate that spark into a full song, but I’m quite happy with how it turned out – I think it’s my favorite song I’ve written.” 

You can follow SODAPOP on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/sodapopsounds/

Stream ‘When I’m With You’ below

Skyfever

Genre : Alternative rock 

Bio :Skyfever has released their new single ‘Is This The End Of The World’. It’s the title track and 5th single from their debut album which is also available now.Initially introduced to audiences by Alice Cooper and DJ’s at Premier League games, they have waited until the right moment to bring out a fresh and fearless new sound.

Track: Is This The End Of The World

Why We Like It: It’s a mighty blast of alternative rock as Skyfever splurge passion and gusto over an anthemic chorus and energetic instrumentation. With intense guitars rushing through pummeling drums and a dramatic wall of sound the band flesh out this invigorating track with elements of Meat Loaf blended within the bands expressive and cinematic sound. Exuding crisp production, impressive layering and potent rock stamina ‘Is This The End Of The World’ is a knock out new track from Skyfever.

You can follow Skyfever on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Skyfevermusic/

Watch ‘Is This The End Of The World’ below

Bad Love

Genre : indie pop

Bio : Self-styled Sad-Boy Pop band, Bad Love, have released their new single, ‘A Place For Me’. Combining contemporary, synth pop sounds with earnest, heartfelt lyrics, Bad Love create a hypnotic brand of pop music, as joyful as it is introspective.

Track: ‘A Place For Me’

Why We Like It: It’s a shimmering bittersweet synth pop gem which sparkles with Bad Love’s refined, intricate and sweet musicianship. With light chiming guitars glimmering between a sticky pulsing beat and sugar pop electronics, ‘A Place For Me’ is a fine example of the bands clean, melodic and infectious indie pop. Velvety emotive vocals glide effortlessly over the dreamy melody while delicate soundscapes bubble with ethereal tones. ‘A Place For Me’ is another earnest and well crafted track from Bad Love.

You can follow Bad Love on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/BadLoveForReal/

Stream ‘A Place For Me’ below 

Filous and The Kooks 

Genre :Indie 

Bio : Austrian producer Filous has teamed up with indie band The Kooks on new single ‘Hey Love’.

Track: Hey Love

Why We Like It: ‘Hey Love’ is a charming romantic gem which glides elegantly upon a sweet guitar refrain and spongy beat. Smooth vocals from Luke Pritchard caress the rose-hued melody while indie folk twangs and soft twinkle on keys shimmer in the background. The production is soft and gentle allowing the song to float into a bouyant soundscape as the charming tempo, delicate summer glow and swoony nostalgic melody ooze tender emotion. Showcasing balmy guitar moments, flurries on strings and an irresistible charm ‘Hey Love’ is quite the soothing romantic delight. 

You can follow Filous on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/filousxvie/

Stream ‘Hey Love’ below

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Author : Danu

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Indie Quick Picks – Twin Stranger, Skyfever, TwentyTwenty, Bad Love and Greyson Chance

Twin Stranger

Photo Credit: Fragment Imagery

Genre : Indie pop

Bio : Twin Stranger is a Welsh 5 piece power-pop project led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Alex McConnachie. Initially a bedroom recording project, McConnachie enlisted his multi-instrumentalist brother Liam as well as friends, bassist Josh Newington, Joe Tobin on keyboards and drummer Eric Karvik. Following their successful debut single ‘Tears of Joy’ which was released in February 2020, Twin Stranger have released follow up single ‘Crushed’, after being tipped by BBC Introducing and SiriusXM in the US.

Track: Crushed

Why We Like It: A sweet melody drips onto a bubbling indie backdrop. Garage-infused guitar mingles with rich instrumentation as a 90’s vibe wafts through the track while smooth vocals coo cynical lyrics over the dreamy melody. With a tightly weaved fuzzy bass and rich percussion Twin Stranger have created a well layered luminous gem. The hazy guitar riff and radiant licks slice through the buoyant soundscape as the track meanders between sweet daydream pop and moody grunge effortlessly. ‘Crushed’ is vibrant, catchy and luscious on the ears. 

Speaking of the track Alex McConnachie says: “Crushed is about realising that some people you know just love listening to the sound of their own voice and other people’s troubles and feelings and life troubles only really enter their mind for a split second, then they’re gone again. On a more positive note it’s also about summer time when you’re a teenager, the days blend into one and you’re just hanging out with your friends without a care in the world, just living in the moment.”

You can follow Twin Stranger on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/twinstrangerofficial/

Stream ‘Crushed’ below

Skyfever

Genre : Rock 

Bio : With Kerrang! Radio’s Johnny Doom believing they are ‘poised to take over the world’ and a recent addition to the Planet Rock Radio playlist. Dublin’s Skyfever are celebrating their previous single ‘Keep Pounding’ being the anthem of the Carolina Panthers games in the NFL. They’ve already got the support of rock gods such as Chris Slade of AC/DC and Alice Cooper, who gave them their big radio break in the US.

Track: The Wait 

Why We Like It: It’s another powerful and emotive rock mammoth from Skyfever. With sharp guitars shrilling and swirling with an ominous tone through a steady beat the track has an icy epic feel. Luke Lang’s strong, rasped vocals exude emotion as the track broods for the verses and explodes in true rock manner for the hair-raising chorus. The band builds intensity within the track through the use of thrilling dark synths. With guitars venturing between light twinkles and crashing raw lacerations Skyfever layer on oodles of dynamic instrumentation, slowly, creating a wonderful, rich tease of the powerful alternative rock Skyfever do so well. 

You can follow Skyfever on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Skyfevermusic/

Watch the video for ‘The Wait’ below 

Twenty Twenty

Genre : Alternative Indie

Bio : Twenty Twenty are an indie band based in Liverpool, UK. The lineup consists of drummer Ethan Furey, vocalist and guitarist Patrick Joseph and keys player Niamh Mailer. The trio set out to create a very dense warm and direct sound, tipping the hat off to genres as diverse as alternative rock, indie, dreampop, psycedelic rock and managing to sound like a reverb pedal on LSD.

Track: Lies

Why We Like It: With a catchy rooted guitar hook weaving through a punchy drum foundation this song shows Twenty Twenty’s ability to meticulously layer and refine their tracks. The band blend alternative rock with smooth indie melodies while groove-infected prismatic keys create a psychedelic wobble throughout the track. With a vibrant chorus eruption, sparkling soundscapes entwined between raw guitar and ominous glimmers on keys the track has an instant rich texture and appeal. ‘Lies’ is an atmospheric number with a catchy refrain that won’t leave your head anytime soon.

You can follow Twenty Twenty on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/twentytwentylpool/

Stream ‘Lies’ below

Bad Love

Genre : Indie pop

Bio : Bad Love make Sad-Boy Pop. They combine the cinematic allure of new-romantic icons with heartfelt and anthemic pop-hooks. Frontman, songwriter and producer Andy Gannon says that Bad Love has an obsession with creating art and music that feels real and sincere.

Track: Hurricane

Why We Like It: Hurricane is an effervescent slice of indie pop. Bad Love douse a sweet candy coated melody in heart gripping swirls of adrenaline-inducing indie while shimmering synths, glistening guitars and a groovy bass line create a dramatic and romantic atmosphere. Brimming with youthful heart-felt musicianship the track glitters with a lustrous pop sheen.The slapping and pulsing beats ripple in the backdrop in a flutter of suspense while the smooth vocals and toothsome melody glide with ease through the ethereal soundscapes. ‘Hurricane’ is another passionate number from Bad Love.

 About the track frontman Andy Gannon said “When you’re so intoxicated by someone new, you’re so acutely aware of every nuance of your relationship. You can’t get them out of your head. It’s about how that hurricane of feelings is like a montage in your head.” 

You can follow Bad Love on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/BadLoveForReal/

Stream ‘Hurricane’ below 

Hollow Doors

Genre :Indie

Bio : Hollow Doors are a 4-piece band from Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Since forming in 2017 the band have built strong ties with fans in their community performing at almost every music venue in their hometown. Believing that live music should sound as good as the studio recording, their high energy performances have caught the attention of supporters, quickly becoming a local favourite.

Track: Some Other Me

Why We Like It: Driven by a rumbling elastic bass groove, slick guitar lines and anthemic rock power ‘Some Other Me’ is a firecracker of alternative rock. The shrilling guitar frills, licks and embellishments ooze swagger and sensual enticement as the band create a vaporous mysterious number laced in epic moments, refined musicianship and heart-racing intensity. With warm vocals caressing a passionate melody while being consumed by a dark ethereal soundscape Hollow Doors create one thrilling rock number.

You can follow Hollow Doors on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/HollowDoors/

Stream ‘Some Other Me’ below 

Greyson Chance

Genre : Singer songwriter

Bio : After reintroducing himself to the world with the highly acclaimed and long awaited sophomore album ‘portraits’ last year, Greyson Chance is currently preparing the release of his follow up record ‘Trophies’ for later this year.

Track: Honeysuckle

Why We Like It: This track oozes summer vibes as Chance splashes sugary fresh soundscapes over a hip seducing beat. A smooth melody seeps like honey from his velvety vocals as Chance experiments with a more electronic soundscape. He distorts his vocals in places while the pulsing beat, twinkling sounds and infectious instrumental-builds create a subtle surge of humidity and euphoria throughout. With a catchy chorus, pop sensibilities and meticulous layering Honeysuckle is one sizzling gem.

You can follow Greyson Chance on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/GreysonChance/

Watch the video for ‘Honeysuckle’ below 

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Author : Danu

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Worth A Listen – Bad Love

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Bad Love

Stoke On Trent, Alt-Pop band Bad Love have released their debut single ‘More Than Friends’ which has already got support from BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 1. This fizzy guzzle of indie pop saturates zesty guitar jingles in effervescent swirls of synths while a spongy beat caresses the background in a buoyant bubble of jubilation. With a nostalgic sweet melody, shimmering indie pop soundscapes this passionate youthful track showcases Bad Love’s honest musicianship. The sun kissed, vibrant yet chilled soundscape as well as the bands meticulously layered arrangement makes for a satisfying and thoroughly enjoyable listening experience.

About the track Frontman Andy Gannon says : “It’s a story a lot of people connect with I guess . After a break-up it all feels very melodramatic. Every nuance of your relationship gets analysed while you try and piece together what happened. Especially with socials the way they are ; nowadays you ’ re unfortunate enough to see every sun-kissed, party-going, ‘night with the girls’ moment of your ex getting over you.”

Stream ‘More Than Friends’ below 


Author : Danu