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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

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

The Kooks ‘No Pressure’ and ‘All The Time’

The Kooks have returned with two new songs in the form of ‘No Pressure’ and ‘All The Time’. The tracks are taken from their forthcoming fifth studio album ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’ which is out August 31st via Lonely Cat/AWAL Recordings. These two new tracks announce the return of The Kooks’ timeless indie sound- there is no fluff just pure sweet melodic indie.

‘No Pressure’ glows with warm golden melodies draped over glorious guitar flourishes and a peppy punchy beat. This laid back little gem swoons and sways with clap along beats, lush backing vocals and vibrant tones. The catchy chorus is ready for soothing sing alongs while Luke Pritchard’s velvety vocals croon along adding a pacifying sweetness to the bouncy all round blissful mellowness. These guys have always had a knack for injecting some flawless ethereal guitar moments and this song is no different,those euphoric sun setting guitars are plentiful and just sublime.

‘All The Time’ adds a dash of funky zest into their infectious indie with a stomping beat creating a sturdy foundation for the strut seasoning to playfully rebound off. A little more dance-able than ‘No Pressure’ this track shakes things up a bit showcasing their more rhythmic groovy side. With an elastic bassline that ripples between jangly guitars and adrenaline rushing soundscapes – this, teamed with dynamic vocals packs the song with oodles of passion. The anthmic chorus soars to heart stopping dramatics while the gripping melody is cinematic and divine. The use of strings throughout adds an elegance, romantic texture and feathery lightness to their infectious indie.

The Kooks have returned with two sublime appetisers that deliver shifts of versatility from swoony sweetness to strutting finesse drenched in swagger and passion. They have honed in on the timeless sound of their previous albums and blended them together superbly. It’s looking like the perfect blend so far. If these two tracks are anything to go by ‘Let’s Go Sunshine’ is sure to be a satisfying album.

Stream ‘No Pressure’ and ‘All The Time’ below