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electro - rock, electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen – The Post Romantics

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From The Post Romantics

The Post Romantics have released their new single ‘bad friend’ via DEADBOY$CLUB. Self-produced under lockdown at the band’s home in Liverpool, the track showcases the band in their purest form. The Post Romantics is formed of brothers Connor Cockbain, Cameron Cockbain and Liam Cockbain along with their childhood friend, Sam Barton. Championed by BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Introducing, last year saw the band cut their teeth supporting the likes of Wolf Alice and Larkins, selling out headline shows in Liverpool and London. 2020 sees the band follow up this release, embark on their now rescheduled UK tour and perform at Liverpool Sound City and Hit The North Festival.

Warped in a deadly concoction of haunting electronics and mysterious production, ‘bad friend’ sees The Post Romantics continue their sublime dark aesthetic where contemporary R&B rubs elbows with moody twisted emo pop. The track is an anti-love letter to the liars, users and other fake friends. Following the tale of two people who got too close for their own good, ‘Bad Friend’ offers an honest insight into the world of toxic relationships.

With heavy sticky beats slapping between an asphyxiating soundscape the track swirls in a mysterious and ominous atmosphere while the emotive smooth vocals melt over the punchy bubbling backdrop and vaporous electronics. The reverb laced backing vocals create an ethereal breezy tone to the track that provides a breath of air between the tracks muggy compression. With elements of The Weeknd within the songs production ‘bad friend’ has a crisp and polished coating with coiling and twisting undertones creating the tracks underbelly.

With labyrinthine hooks nourished between sultry production and gritty heavy beats, The Post Romantics are harnessing their sound, becoming bigger and better with each release.

About the track lead singer, Connor says :  “I wrote this song after I realised that people are snakes.Relationships are complicated and people catch feelings and shit, I get it, but, be honest about it at least. Don’t play games.  People say one thing but mean another and, eventually, when they don’t get what they want, they’ll turn around and bite you. Maybe I’m just a sucker for people who want to f*ck my life up…”

Stream ‘bad friend’ below 


Author : Danu

New Music, Singer/Songwriter, Video

Isaac Butler has just released the video for his brand new single ‘Paranoid’

Isaac Butler has just released the video for his brand new single ‘Paranoid’. Utilising his creativity during the COVID-19 lockdown, he sprang into action and filmed the video completely in isolation.’Paranoid’ follows Isaac Butler’s previous singles ‘Moon Song’, ‘Rescue Me’ and ‘Young Forever’ which have together racked up an amazing 1 million streams on Spotify so far. Butler’s debut single ‘Moon Song’ went on to great success being picked up by German TV show “The Bachelorette”, appearing on the show which broadcasts to over 2 million viewers per episode. Since writing his first song at age 12, and going on to record it for a children’s charity CD, his first love has been music, complete with a passion for writing and performing his own original work.

‘Paranoid’ is a radio ready summer tune that showcases Butler’s melodious songwriting and tight musicianship. Its a fun video featuring three Isaac’s to accompany an upbeat hook filled gem. 

Speaking of the video for ‘Paranoid’ Isaac Butler said “I know absolutely nothing about cameras, editing and making videos, throw Covid-19 and lockdown into the mix I was a bit lost! It’s amazing what you can do with an iPhone, your bedroom and a few YouTube tutorials. That sounds a little dodgy! I surprised myself though it was a bit of fun and I enjoyed making it!”

Isaac Butler’s show at The Sound House show is now rescheduled to 9 October 2020, with all original tickets valid for the new date. It is his second headline show, having sold out his debut in Whelan’s last November and follows a jam-packed festival season in 2019, which saw Isaac Butler play a host of festival dates around the country including Electric Picnic and Kaleidoscope.

Watch the video for ‘Paranoid’ below


Author : Danu

electro - rock, Indie, New Music, Synth Rock

Jack West ‘The Last Arcade’


Jack West has released his new single ‘The Last Arcade’.15 year old Jack West has already performed with grunge  icon Eddie Vedder before 30,000 at a festival in Nashville as well as collaborated with renowned Seattle producer Barrett Jones ( Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Jawbox) at his famed Laundry Room Studio on West’s debut eight song offering ‘For The Record’.

‘The Last Arcade’ takes a step away from West’s rock n’ roll style and ventures down a psychedelic-tinged rabbit hole into more 80’s synth pop/ rock. West’s smooth vocals coo and drift softly over the melty melody with breezy tones and feathey lightness as he creates a cool and chilled atmosphere through tightly layered musicianship. Weaving synths and wispy soundscapes encase the track while a steady beat and sprightly retro synth refrain brood in the backdrop. The bubbly keys and cheery buoyancy of the track contrasts the breezy tone of West’s voice and lush harmonies superbly. ‘The Last Arcade’ is a well crafted delight on the ears.

Jack West is developing his style and sound superbly. He has already shown he can rock out like the best of them but ‘The Last Arcade’ glimmers with a rich timeless capacity. West takes his time to groove and slide with precision utilizing synths and 80’s pop rock with a retro jazzy piano tone to flesh out his unique and ambitious sound. You can expect great things to happen for this budding young artist.

Stream ‘The Last Arcade’ below 


Author : Danu

Blues, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Ben Railway Robey ‘The Glory’s Mine’

Ben Railway Robey has released his latest single ‘The Glory’s Mine’. Ben Railway Robey delivers a polished and authentic blues rock sound with his nuanced guitar playing and husky vocals. With his modern blues he brings together old and new styles to express his own personal experiences. Having toured across the UK and Europe, he made his live debut in Chicago Illinois in 2019.

Laced in raw blues tones ‘The Glory’s Mine’ showcases Ben Railway Robey’s honest and gritty songwriting. His raspy vocals blend and harmonise superbly with the soulful backing vocals as the track glimmers with gospel hues. Inspired by the connection he feels between him and his guitar, and the difficulties he has faced as a musician in his hometown, the song celebrates his success in spite of adversity. As the strong riffs and light ornamentation on guitar flourish the track holds a sense of strength and resilience. Ben Railway Robey set out to be an example to those who are considered outcasts that if you believe in what you’re doing it will prevail in the end and ‘The Glory’s Mine’ is a compelling number to represent this. 

Stream ‘The Glory’s Mine’ below 


Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Quick Picks, New Music

Indie Quick Picks – Featuring Longcoats, Black Violets and Kelan Galligan

Longcoats

Genre : Indie

Bio : Longcoats are an Indie/Pop Rock band from Bath, Somerset. The band’s debut single has nearly 5K listens and their second has 2K with its official lyrics video at 12.4K and still counting. The band plan to release their debut EP at Halloween 2020.

Track: Drag

Why We Like It: This jaunty indie gem is filled with passionate musicianship and exhilarating instrumentation which is sure to set a live audience alight. It’s fun, buoyant and brimming with oodles of youthful energy. From zest stricken guitar jabs to intricate bass rumbles and punchy drums this track has an instant likability. The band saturates a melty melody in an effervescent backdrop while laying down catchy potent lyrical content and a bellow at the top of your lungs chorus. With raspy passionate vocals and tight production Longcoats have created a refined engaging track that is satisfying to listen to. 

You Can Follow Longcoats on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/longcoatsband/

Stream ‘Drag’ below 

Black Violets

Genre : Alternative

Bio :  Black Violets formed at the beginning of 2017. Based out of Cork city, the 4 piece have spent the majority of that time forming their alternative/electro/post punk sound. They have achieved airplay on radio stations in Ireland such as 2fm, Classic Hits 4fm, Red FM, WLR FM, KCLR Fm, 2xm as well as a UK (Newcastle) and US (San Diego 91X) radio station.

Track: Falling On The Radio

Why We Like It: It’s an infectious slice of electronic rock. The band create an adrenaline inducing number oozing a catchy chorus, driving guitars and shimmy ready percussion teamed with punchy drums and a fuzzy swirling soundscape. With an infectious sweet vocal refrain cooing over a deep bass rumble and dynamic vocals, ‘Falling On The Radio’ blends 80’s pop rock with an electronic soundscape to create a well crafted engaging earworm. 

You can follow Black Violets on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/weareblackviolets/

Watch the video for ‘Falling On The Radio’ below 

Kelan Galligan

Genre : Alt-folk Singer songwriter

Bio : Kelan Galligan is an alt-folk artist from Derry in Northern Ireland. He has recently released his new single ‘Shadows’ .

Track: Shadows

Why We Like It: ‘Shadows’ is an evocative piece of music. A soft twinkling on guitars and elegant piano provides the light first half of the track which leads into the clouded darker tone of the crescendo. The warm emotive vocals softly melt upon the dreamy melody while the track builds and blossoms as strings are introduced. This track flows with an effortless feathery lightness allowing the tender vocals to sparkle.The song darkens as it progresses, becoming more ominous. It feels like Galligan actually removed the sun from your day with a dark cold rain cloud. The warm horns, lamenting strings and rich production is impressive and marks Galligan as an artist to keep and eye on. His ability to create such rich and expressive music is masterful and sure to give you goosebumps.

You can follow Kelan Galligan on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/kftgalligan/

Stream ‘Shadows’ below 

You Can Follow Our Indie Quick Picks On Spotify Through The Link Below

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/32jNQJPiYaLG1fMWMUGPtn?si=oKpqEZz-TPCeFKUNmjE3Aw


Author : Danu

Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music, Psych-Pop, psychedelic

Palmas ‘Bad Dream’

Photo credit: Simon Wernovsky

NYC/Philadelphia-based band, Palmas, comprised of Kurt Cain-Walther (vocals/keys), Matthew Young (guitars), and Andrew Torre (drums, percussion, programming), announce their self-produced, debut album, ‘Endless Season’, with the release of first single, ‘Bad Dream,’ via Lost Colony Music.This new track is the band’s first in two years. It follows their 2016 EP, To The Valley, as well as 2017 single ‘Flowers’ and ‘Floating in the Dark’ and 2018 single, ‘Where Are You Going?’ 

Immersed in chilled funk flavoured grooves, ‘Bad Dream’ announces Palmas’ return with new wave, psychedelic textures and ruminating lyrics. The band pivot the track around a funky bass line and rich percussion while the warm glistening guitars weave threads of sun kissed delight throughout.

Though the lyrics are melancholic the track’s sonics bubble and bounce throughout giving a laid back upbeat atmosphere to the song as the melody drifts freely over the beautifully evolving instrumentation and R&B elements. Kurt Cain-Walther’s passionate vocals saturate ‘Bad Dream’ in sweet, lush and warm tones. His soulful voice suits this track perfectly as his supple falsetto glides seamlessly over the sleek melody. 

The trio take a step away from the retro melodic sound we saw in ‘To The Valley’. They have refined the lush intricacies within their musicianship to create a new wave, indie pop gem coated in sombre R&B hues.This R&B element adds a night-time cool undertone to the song providing a wonderful contrast to the sultry, rich backdrop. There are musical residues of The Weeknd blended through the bands mature cultivated sound and clean production however ‘Bad Dream’ takes the band’s summer sound to a different level with darker undertones and a cooler approach.

Versatility is a key element to success in the music industry. Palmas have demonstrated they are more than adept at adjusting to various genre styles without losing their identity. Palmas keep getting better and better with each new release. Their ability to create rich tantalising music is mesmersing and a joy to listen to.

About the track The band said : “Bad Dream” is about realizing you’re in a place you never should have been. The protagonist is experiencing the same thing over and over again and it’s driving them insane. It could be a long winter, a relationship that has deteriorated, or a job that you hate going to day after day after day. The lyrics and the idea of an “Endless Season” became a focal point for the narrative and eventually went on to become the title of the entire record. At its roots, this track felt like an anthem to a period of depression and the self-realization of needing to confront it.”

Watch the video for ‘Bad Dream’ below 


Author : Danu

Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Luke Clerkin ‘Nocturnal’

Following the critical success of ‘Stones’, Dublin singer-songwriter Luke Clerkin is set to release a new single on June 5th. ‘Nocturnal’ will be the second release from Luke’s upcoming EP, ‘What Little Time We Have’, with this release seeing him tread into a more full-band sound. Luke Clerkin has been playing and releasing music for the last five years, gaining international airplay and support, whilst also topping the Irish Singer-Songwriter Charts on multiple occasions. Clerkin has headlined famous Dublin venues such as Whelan’s, The Workman’s Club, and The Button Factory. His music has brought him all over the world, with multiple tours of Germany, as well as festival slots in America, The UK, and Ireland.

 ‘Nocturnal’ presents Luke Clerkin’s wholesome songwriting in all its glory. The track oozes sweet melodies and a full bodied sound with warm guitar refrains glittering in the background while a rooted bass groove and punchy drums weave a foot tapping rich quality into the track. Clerkin’s sweet passionate vocals drift along this wonderful soundscape as the track builds for the dynamic chorus. The instrumental backdrop radiates a golden hue over the track while the bitter sweet nostalgic undertones give a nod to the songs lyrical pondering of ‘whether a relationship should have ended the way it did’. It’s a light indie pop track with elements of funk presented through the playful bass line. ‘Nocturnal’ is another heartfelt gem from Luke Clerkin.

Talking about the release, Clerkin said, ”Like most of the songs from ‘What Little Time We Have’, ‘Nocturnal’ is quite a personal song. It’s about me reflecting on a past relationship, from the first night of meeting the person – the nerves and anxiety that can occur – to it becoming something that turned into an ‘almost love’. Then it moves on to looking back on the relationship a few months after it ending, and wondering if it should have finished when it did. The lyric ‘Is it my blame, things always end the same’, is me questioning this, and also looking back on other relationships in comparison.”

Nocturnal is set for release on June 5th for more you can follow Luke Clerkin on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/LukeClerkin/


Author : Danu

Album Review, Alt Rock, New Music

Sotu Self Titled Album

Australian rockers Sotu have released their debut self titled album.The Australian five piece was initially formed in the 90s, and reformed in 2016 with a new drummer, new name, and a new drive for making music.Emerging partly as a lifeline for one of the band’s members as he climbed out of a dark place, Sotu’s debut album is a reflection of the joy of rediscovering music coupled with the intense journey of recovery and thriving in life after bouncing back from the brink of despair. 

With kinetic energy bursting from the seams Sotu provides a powerful rock album filled with infectious grooves and swagger. The band pack oodles of slick guitar and passionate bass lines into their debut album.

‘Killing Me’, ‘Don’t Feel So Bad’ and ‘Cornflakes’  all rush through with adrenaline inducing instrumentation and fluctuant groovy rhythms. It’s not all rock and roll though ‘Eyes To Dry’ and the piano led  ’World Turns’ showcase the bands emotional, more rock ballad – esque persona. There are plenty of visceral jolts throughout the album with melancholic guitar melodies, haunting backing vocals and sombre themes about dealing with cancer, domestic violence and relationships.

‘Gods Of Humility’ and ‘Alive’ are a joy to listen to. The tracks thrive on raw sharp guitars which meander between crashing lacerations, slinky flirtations and soft twinkles while animated drums and bass groove create the songs buoyant backbone.

Sotu present a sound filled with 90’s rock elements with a nod to Foo Fighters at times.The tracks are dripping in passion with shredding solo’s, blistering licks and powerful rasped vocals. Sonically the band weave between scorching alternative rock with some grunge elements and even a glimmer of jazz and funk. It’s within the sublime guitar work and ground shaking bass lines where this band shine at the moment.Gritty tracks such as ‘Neighbours’ and ‘Black Hole Cryptic’ showcase the bands darker side while ‘Timmy’ has a twanging country bounce. However these tracks blend seamlessly with the softer ballads within the album.

Sotu’s self-titled debut album is a thought provoking collection of tracks displaying fine musicianship and artistic promise. Oozing maturity and mosh-ready frenzy swirling beneath infectious grooves and dizzying psychedelia ‘Sotu’ is a well rounded debut album.  

Stream ‘Sotu’ below 


Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Pop, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Liam Geddes ‘All I Need Is You’

Multi instrumentalist and singer songwriter Liam Geddes has recently released his new song ‘All I Need Is You’.Liam Geddes has had his fair share of experiences with the music industry and, over the years, has performed on live TV in Ireland for numerous singing competitions including ‘X Factor’, ‘Euro-song’ and ‘The Voice Of Ireland’.  After departing The Voice, he threw himself into the live music scene and has been very busy performing all over Ireland and parts of Europe with his acoustic guitar or his number one instrument – the piano. Since departing reality TV he has focused on writing and building his live shows, and in late 2019 while at a writing camp in Capitol Records in LA, Liam was scouted by multi grammy winning producer ‘Robert Cutarella’ and former head of Sony U.S, Warner Brothers and Virgin Records ‘Philip Quatarero’ to manage him and bring his music to the masses. 

‘All I Need Is You’ is lighthearted sun sprinkled pop as Liam Geddes coats the track in his passionate sweet song writing and catchy melodies. With shimmering production, soft twinkling keys and wispy heart fluttering soundscapes Geddes provides a clean slice of radio ready pop. The infectious chorus flows through a fruity refreshing atmosphere while the sweet upbeat melodies seep into the ears. There is a Lanny / Lauv residue about the track as Geddes hones in on the emotive and charming side to his musicianship. It’s a sweet and upbeat ditty that is heartwarming to the core. Geddes soft velvety vocals carry the track as his warm tones coo and caress the dreamy melody lifting the track to euphoric heights. ‘All I Need Is You’ is a laid back and gloriously melodic summer tune.

About the track Geddes says “it just makes so much sense to release this now. These last couple of months have put everything into perspective for me and really made me realise what are the most important things in my life. So hopefully it’s something many of you will be able to relate too”

Stream ‘All I Need Is You’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt- Pop, Electronic, Funk, Funk and Soul, New Music, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen – SG Lewis

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From SG Lewis

Songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist SG Lewis has recently released the official video for his brand new single ‘Chemicals’ via PMR/VirginEMI.The psychedelic video was shot at home during lockdown by SG using a green screen and directed by Yousef and produced by Jake Parker for Prettybird. The song has already accumulated over 3 million streams since release and is the first track to be released from SG’s eagerly anticipated debut album, with more details to be announced soon.

Saturated in soaring soundscapes, intricate funk grooves and euphoric melodies, ‘Chemicals’ is a laid back disco hued gem. The track spins into motion with shimmering synths exuding a cool refreshing atmosphere as the zesty guitar flexes and swirling electronics create a chilled sonic drive. With a strutting hook, sweet melody and retro disco underbelly the track wraps your ears in a luscious coating of candy floss bliss while the chic 70’s – esque bubbly foundation keeps your feet tapping. ‘Chemicals’ effortlessly displays SG Lewis’ rich, first rate production and musicianship while his velvety falsetto cools the electric funk humidity of the track. There are elements of Daft Punk and influences of soul glimmering through the track making this relaxed summer-splashed tune an enjoyable listen.

Watch the video for ‘Chemicals’ below


Author : Danu