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Indie Quick Picks – Featuring Shiv, The Goldborns, The Decades, YAWA and Charlie Hanlon

Shiv

Genre : Singer Songwriter

Bio : Zimbabwe-born, Kildare-raised singer-songwriter Shiv has released the lyric video for her recently released single ‘Letting You Know’, the third to be taken from her debut EP ‘Me 2 Me’.The lyric video is a lo-fi visual storyboard shot in Paris, where Shiv recently relocated to continue exploring her creative process. Writing, producing and recording her six-track debut EP during a year of self-discovery, shiv was able to reach into her soul to figure out who she really is.

Track: Letting You Know

Why We Like It: It’s a deeply emotive and soulful number as Shiv’s silken vocals glide over a lush melody. Shiv builds a tender soundscape with warm piano and R&B elements to create a passionate and tender ballad. The light piano twinkles create a sweet sense of innocence which pierces through the dreamy soothing soundscape with graceful elegance. ‘Letting You Know’ is a sublime single from Shiv.

You Can Follow Shiv on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/hi_im_shiv/

Watch the lyric video for ‘Letting You Know’ below

The Goldborns

Genre : Alternative

Bio : West London band/production trio The Goldborns have released their new single ‘Broken Homes’ which was recorded at Mick Jones (Clash) studio.

Track: Broken Homes

Why We Like It: This catchy track strolls in on bright guitar riffs and punchy drums as the band create a radiant buoyant number that almost veers into reggae territory. With quirky soundscapes swirling between attitude soaked vocals and a catchy chorus the track is an instant shot of adrenaline.The light indie guitars and elastic bass contrast the stark lyrics as The Goldborns create an upbeat, bouncy and instrumentally rich tune to bop to. 

You can follow The Goldborns on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thegoldborns

Watch the video for ‘Broken Homes’ below 

The Decades

Genre : Indie

Bio : The Decades are a four-piece band based in County Wicklow, Ireland comprised of David Mulvey ( Drums), Myles Keogh ( Bass), Rhys Doyle ( Lead guitar ) and Seán Fox ( Rhythm Guitar and Vocals ). Prior to forming the group, Sean had spent many years working on and performing his own songs, opening for the likes of Aslan and Jerry Fish along the way.The group originally came together in the early months of 2020 when both Sean and David met in a music production class in college.

Track: Electricity

Why We Like It: It’s a swagger soaked indie rock number filled with blistering guitars, a driving rhythmic backdrop and rock n roll vibrancy. The track flows upon slick guitar licks and sharp riffs with a scorching solo thrown in for good measure while the rasped powerful vocals surge with emotion allowing the feet shuffling groove provided by a steamy bass line and pounding drums to get you up and dancing.The rock n roll bravado and well crafted instrumentation makes ‘Electricity’ an outstanding debut.

You can follow The Decades on Facebook here https://open.spotify.com/track/2bB9FHiXXSFmSwxFZMV1xt

Stream ‘Electricity’ below

YAWA

Genre : Indie

Bio : YAWA is a musical duet of two teenagers in college from Dublin. The duo have released their debut single ‘Tiger’.

Track: Tiger

Why We Like It: It’s a dreamy tune which exudes warm guitar, supple beats and glowing soundscapes. ‘Tiger’ is a nostalgic look back at the good times that we had before the pandemic happened. The duo use soft sunkissed instrumentation and luscious honey steeped melodies to create a delightful indie number full of positivity and soothing tones.

You can follow YAWA on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/thisisyawa/

Stream ‘Tiger’ below

Charlie Hanlon

Genre : Singer songwriter 

Bio : Charlie Hanlon is a 15 year old indie artist from Downpatrick,Co.Down who has recently released his debut single ‘Will You Stay Tonight’.

Track: Will You Stay Tonight

Why We Like It: This jaunty indie track surges with passion and the mature, well crafted musicianship of Charlie Hanlon. This indie rock track is full of charm as warm animated guitar weaves between punchy drums while Hanlon’s vocals caress the wistful melody. Hanlon presents us with a solid single for his debut.

You can follow Charlie Hanlon on facebook below facebook.com/Charliehanlonmusic/

Stream ‘Will You Stay Tonight’ below

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Author : Danu

The Goldborns ‘Shelf Life’

The Goldborns have recently released their new single ‘Shelf Life’ featuring Mick Jones. The West London band/production duo released their debut EP last year co produced by Mick Jones (The Clash) and received radio play on all BBC stations. The band have now found a drummer and are set to release their second EP ‘Live from The Bunker’ on March 1st.

‘Shelf Life’ is a melodic groove fest as The Goldborns flesh out their mellowed hazy musicianship with this dreamy sparkling number. The jangly tasty guitar lines wiggle and weave effortlessly through the shuffling drag beat creating sweet undertones and little bursts of luminosity through the dazed soundscape. With a catchy melody honest lyrics and instant sun-kissed charm The Goldborns find the sweet medium between lazy day gloom and dreamy bliss within this golden gem. Keep an eye out for The Goldborns.

Stream ‘Shelf Life’ below 


Author : Danu