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.”
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.
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”
I caught up with Dublin singer-songwriter Isaac Butler to chat about his recently released new single ‘Paranoid’ and how he’s keeping busy during lockdown.
‘Paranoid’ is a great track filled with summer vibes, rich instrumentation and Butler’s sweet musicianship however the lyrics have a melancholic tone that candidly details the breakdown of a romantic relationship. Hindsight gave Butler an easier perspective on the tracks theme providing him with the ability to take an upbeat stance musically on the topic
“It wasn’t a difficult song to write, no. I think it’s because it is brutally honest. I wrote it in like half an hour. I wrote it on an acoustic guitar.It’s a really simple song structurally.It’s brutally honest so I mean I wasn’t really looking for places to take the lyrics from and Its probably the most personal song I’ve released so far. Definitely the most honest. I wrote it about something that was so far back in my past so I wasn’t still personally affected by it. It was a nice song to write because it was so autobiographical.
I’ve listened to so many interviews of great songwriters and artists that I love. Brandon Flowers of The Killers is one of them and he says that something happens to him and then he has to take time to almost process it. Like say something happens the day before and you write a song, maybe sometimes that happens for some people but it doesn’t for me. An event might happen in my life or to a friend or to me and I would come back to that like six months later and that’s when the song seems to come because you write it from a place of hindsight. It’s not like you’re really happy about something that happened yesterday or you’re really sad and you write a super happy song or a super sad song, you have that time to reflect and get every angle into it. It’s funny because you listen to the song first and you think ‘oh ! It’s a happy summer song‘ but if you put it under the microscope and listen to the words and take away the production and stuff it’s actually really cynical which I love about it.
My favourite songs are the songs that are angry or sad songs that sound happy. You know the Shawn Mendes song ‘My Blood’, it’s super upbeat and even production wise there’s big guitar parts and it’s quite rocky with a festival feel but it’s a song about anxiety you know, it’s a dark song and it sounds great. The 1975 are so good at it.A lot of their songs sound really happy but their lyrics are actually almost shocking at times which I think is really interesting.That’s kind of what I try to do.I think it went well.”
‘Paranoid’ has an insanely catchy, electronic vocal hook that just sticks in your head all day. Butler told me how he came up with the hook and the process of making the features the track pivots around
“The day I wrote the song I demoed it up with Robert Grace, he produced the song.He also helped me write it. From the get go we had that hook, the do do do do and that’s actually just me talking into a mic and he kinda messed with it on the computer and we built the entire song around that. I like to call it catchy but I think it’s getting quite annoying for people.I think it’s one of these songs that doesn’t leave your head so people are loving it at the moment but I’m gonna fear for my email and my messages in like 10 months when people are sick of it and want me to shut up.Its funny but I love it. The electronic production was definitely a decision we made early on “
This isn’t Butler’s first time writing a vocal hook or melody that sticks firmly in your head. His knack with earworm melodies feature in nearly all his releases in some shape or form and he clearly has a talent for writing tracks that appeal to his listeners considering his previous releases ‘Moon Song’, ‘Rescue Me’ and ‘Young Forever’ have together racked up over 1 million streams on Spotify so far.
“ I really love having a hook. As of late I tend to write songs around a melodic hook or a chant. When we spoke last, when I released ‘Young Forever’ we talked about the ‘oh oh oh’ and I started with that for that song and I have another song coming out called We Were Alone and I wrote it around a line that said and ‘we were alone oh oh oh oh’, you know I love writing around a chant. For me the whole thing about doing this is doing it for the live show. Which is a bit bleak because there are no live shows now but I love creating that atmosphere in a room or at a festival or wherever, so people can hear something and by the time the second chorus comes around they know it.For me going to gigs, that’s what I love. Just being able to sing along. I don’t always do it and I don’t feel like I have to put in something like that but if I can I do like to do it.”
Even with the covid-19 lockdown Butler has still managed to record a music video for ‘Paranoid’. It hasn’t been easy for artists trying to create content and learning new IT skills while dealing with cancelled shows and festivals this summer. Butler’s headline show at The Sound House is now rescheduled to 9th October 2020, with all original tickets valid for the new date. It’s a difficult time to navigate through but Butler has taken it in his stride.
“ Well normally I would have my good friend Peter Barnes who has done every video so far, but I can’t meet him now unfortunately. So I shot it yesterday in my room. I won’t give too much away but it’s me in my room and there’s gonna be three of me in the video. It’s like three little Isaac’s interactions with each other. It could be dangerous but no it’s good. It’s fun and I shot it on my iphone and I did it myself with help from my family.It’s funny the Covid thing has forced me to learn how to do some of the stuff on my own. I would have alway gone to Peter, let’s say and he’s still editing the video for me but I shot it myself. Even all the graphics for ‘Paranoid’ and the promo graphics for before the song came out I did myself and that was just because I was forced to learn how to do it, which is great!
I felt kind of terrible about things at the start of this because I had to postpone a headline show and had all my festivals cancelled, I had a Kodaline support slot lined up for June for one of their Olympia shows. It would have been amazing, it would have been my first time in the Olympia in front of a sold out crowd. You know it’s a similar kind of music, I think the crowd would have enjoyed it, I would have loved it obviously. So that was a bit of a kick in the teeth but listen everyones in the same boat and I’m in no way complaining but it was definitely a bit of a blow because I’ve spent the last two years building and then when things finally started to happen I’m swept under my feet a bit and that was tough to take but I’ve been productive in other areas. The live shows are gone but I’ve been writing loads, creating content and figuring things out. I’ve got a new logo made , I did my first brand collaboration with River Island and that was really cool. I did some live streams with you guys. I did one with Hot Press. I’m keeping busy you know but I’m buzzing to get back out playing live. I’m excited because all of these new songs I just want to test them out.”
So here we all are in a crazy lockdown pandemic and Butler is whacking out wonderful live and acoustic versions of his tracks on his social media with a sublime Ukulele version of Paranoid most recently. He is becoming quite the tech savvy pro at it at this stage. His content is to a very high standard with wonderful background settings.
“Oh I’m not tech savvy at all. I should be but really I’m not. I’m living at home and I’m the eldest of five so I have two sisters and two brothers and I’ve got my mum and dad here so they are all keen to help.It gets them off the couch.We’ve got a little stone sort out-house thing at the back and it’s really lovely for the live streams. It’s nice for me and keeps the content fresh so I’m not just in my room or whatever. It’s nice especially in the long evenings when the sun goes in a bit and I put up fairy lights and candles and it creates a nice little atmosphere.”
One perk to being able to do the live streams is that fans still get to hear some exclusive unreleased songs. There are a lot of comments from fans during Butler’s live streams asking what songs he will release next. At the moment Butler is focusing on Paranoid but is thinking of which of his many unreleased tunes is next to be released.
“ It’s tricky. I mean ‘Paranoid’ came out about three weeks ago.I’m still going to let that one breathe. It’s funny because you put in so much effort for the pre-promotion for a song and then you put it out and it’s out and you have to then keep going after it. As in let’s say for my first release ‘Moon Song’ nothing really happened for 3 or 4 months and then it got picked up by a TV show so there is all that kind of stuff, especially because in the initial push on ‘Paranoid’, people seem to like it and radio really like it which is great. It got 2fm track of the week with Eoghan McDermott and Doireann which was amazing and it also got selected for FM104 Select Irish for the whole month of June so that also kicks in next week.So I’m just going to see how that goes and ride that little wave for a little while.The video is going to be out hopefully next Friday, if not the Friday after, so that will be an extra little push.
I’m going to let Paranoid breathe a bit. Yeah I have songs ready, it’s just about picking which one. People seem to like ‘Good Enough’. See this is where it’s tricky for someone trying to establish themself..do I put out another song that’s like Paranoid or do I put out another song that I love, it’s tricky to know. There’s loads of new people liking Paranoid so do I stick to that style for the next one? To be honest, I think no. I think I’ll put out the music that I love and that I think is great. It’s quite difficult now to really establish yourself with the whole streaming world. You know the way people are releasing singles instead of albums and EP’s. I think that is great because you can play around with different sounds like what I have done with Paranoid.
Paranoid is a really different song to Young Forever. It’s nice though it leaves doors open.It means I can mess around with things. I was always thinking do I have to be confined to one particular sound or genre and I just don’t think you do anymore. With the singles I think you can bring out two completely different songs and it not be weird. I write lots of different types of songs and I don’t think I should suppress that. If I write a pop song I shouldn’t be afraid to put synths behind that or if I write a band song like Young Forever I’m not afraid to put out a song like that.You can do it all live so why not? You do run the risk of confusing people but I don’t really think it’s an issue. If I think about it too much I will freak myself out. But it’s going really well and I’m going to just keep going.
So what has Isaac Butler got planned for the rest of lockdown?
“Well the rest of the never ending lockdown, I dont know. I’m going to keep going with the Paranoid stuff. I’m doing a couple of writing sessions a week whether its myself or with other people just to keep building my live reel of songs so when I need them they are there.I don’t think I’ll ever be scrambling for songs because I have spent the last three years writing and I do have a lot of songs that I believe in and I think will see the light of day eventually but yeah I think my plans for now are just keep going as I am and look towards maybe doing some sort of gig like a social distance kind of Covid gig in September/October. Have you seen the Gavin James Drive In thing he is doing? Obviously Gavin has that massive audience and he is like super established and I’m a huge Gavin fan so I’ll probably go to that but I think I’m definitely toying with the idea of that but to a smaller scale.There are people who want to come to a show so I want to do one. Even if it’s like 20 cars in a car park. Something like that could be cool.So I’m putting my attention to that.So basically, keep the Paranoid dream alive,then the follow up song figure that out and sort the campaign for that and then maybe look towards doing an outdoor gig somewhere”
Isaac Butler is a singer songwriter who writes catchy, heartfelt tracks and it’s great to see his live streams present his wonderful tunes through the perfect medium that is his voice and guitar (or Ukulele at times). I’m sure when everything is back to normal his live shows are going to be hot topics of discussion. If he pulls off that drive in show I will be there for sure!
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.
ALRIGHT brother has released his latest Post Punk Album ‘REDEEMER’.ALRIGHT brother is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and visual artist living in LA. His music comes with short hand drawn animated promos that ALRIGHT brother creates himself. Receiving recognition for a lofi cover of a Kendrick Lamar track, ALRIGHT brother has been steadily building up his portfolio of music, taking inspiration from punk, hardcore and grunge.
Mangled between raw post punk and alternative rock ‘REDEEMER’ displaysALRIGHT brother’s coarse unadulterated musicianship in a unique collection of tracks. ALRIGHT brother smudges pop melodies through a harsh, bombarding backdrop in ‘The Last of the Famous International Dirtbags’ and ‘Redeemer’ to create a full bodied striking sound. This full bodied sound is carried throughout the album with ‘Lounge Act’ taking a more grunge-like stance.
There is a lot going on in each song with entwining key refrains mangled beneath bombarding punk, crashing guitars and drums. These moments provide wonderful embellishments throughout the album. However ALRIGHT brother provides some release from the frenzied onslaughts with the melancholic cool tones of ‘Cold Falls’.
The tracks are well layered as the fuzzed backdrops are embroidered with frenzied and sometimes ethereal synths. ‘REDEEMER’ exposes the paranoia and frustration of the modern condition and ALRIGHT brother conveys this superbly with intense synths and bass moments coiling beneath rowdy explosions.The vocals throughout are very distracting they sort of contrast the sweeter moments with a clamorous outburst while a sublime guitar flourishes beneath. From the sprightly jog of ‘Last Watch’ and sweet lament of ‘The Daily Star Mirror’ there are nimble and glorious guitar elements sprinkled throughout while ‘Random Access Misery’ brings an angsty rap quality to the album with a thrilling rumbling bass line.
‘REDEEMER’ is a tight album and a whirlwind journey through onslaughts of emotion and soundscapes. For me it’s the instrumental arrangements where ALRIGHT brother excels. He ferments harsh post punk with bittersweet grunge stained pop elements and huge, sometimes epic moments of rock to create a striking album which tells short stories with a different perspective on life.
Minutes to Midnight has released a video for his track ‘13 Days’ which is taken from his album “After 1989: A Trip To Freedom”. After extensive experience working with other artists, arranging, co-writing, and mixing, Simone (Minutes to Midnight) has decided to tell a very personal story of his in the medium of a concept album. ‘After 1989 – A Trip To Freedom’ is a thoroughly crafted concept, it’s the result of a personal journey through a painful family legacy during World War II, and the tumultuous decades that followed.
The video for ‘13 Days’ begins with a clip of President Kennedy announcing he has proof of a build-up of Soviet missiles on the island of Cuba. The threat of a pre-emptive strike to America is real. The level of military readiness is set one step from a global nuclear war. With this scene set up the song progresses showing black and white video clips of what happened during the Cuba Missile Crisis between shots of Simone playing sinister bass lines and hefty drum progressions. It’s a tense and honest account of a difficult time. The track veers between haunting soft melodies and twinkling guitar to heavier out bursts with ease while Simone coos and broods throughout. With a steamy pining guitar solo and sinister smoky soundscape created by the bass and guitar interplay, Minutes to Midnight once again provides a dark, thrilling and consuming number for the listener to indulge in.
The Stoned Crows have released their new single ‘Madman’. The Stoned Crows formed in 2017. Aged between 21 and 23, The Stoned Crows have developed a unique, jet-fuelled Rock N Roll sound with matching energy and attitude. The band are preparing to release their debut album, ‘Urban Delirium’, this year and they have already released two singles alongside music videos which will also feature on the album.
‘Madman’ is a swinging rock n’ roll number with a heavier alternative twist brewing underneath as The Stoned Crows put their swagger stamped musicianship over a 60’s slicked back backdrop. With steamy guitar lines, gritty riffs and a foot shuffling beat the band lay down an infectious charming foundation. They surge the track with oodles of energy and panache as slinky guitars weave between a sassy melody and dynamic vocals.The brisk guitar and bass injections flood the track with swanky flamboyance and sleek tones while the tight instrumentation and vibrant wall of sound scorches through with enough edge to keep the track refreshing and fun. There is a touch of The Clash and The Rolling Stones within this bands sound as they create a sleek well rounded track which showcases their talent and powerful musicianship. With oodles of vigor and rich production teamed with finely blended alternative rock n’ roll tones ‘Madman’ is a wild thrilling ride for sure.
Bio : Bromley, Kent band Desmerelda have released their new single ‘Welcome to the Establishment’. The band comprised of Max Broggio, Alex Cripps and Fraser Currie released their first official single, ‘This Time’ in 2019 which was premiered on Boogaloo Radio on Max Goodman’s evening show and also garnered attention from the likes of Abbie McCarthy on BBC Introducing Kent.
Track: ‘Welcome to the Establishment’
Why We Like It: It’s a raw fuzzy beast of alternative rock. With razor sharp guitar riffs slicing through the coarse backdrop of pummeling drums and resounding bass this track packs a hefty punch. The song surges with a rapid melody and spit fire lyrics which blasts the crashing wall of sound with swagger and aggro. Its a manic mosh pit frenzied track to get your blood pumping and go insane to.
Bio : Delights are an unsigned band from Manchester made up of four 19-20 year-old best friends who formed the band in May 2017 while at college together. Since their formation they have gone on to gain acclaim in Manchester; most recently selling out their headline show at the Deaf Institute in January.Delights success in Manchester has earned them slots at major UK festivals including Kendal Calling 2019, as well as airplay on BBC Introducing Manchester with their releases “Sun Visor”, “Sun Lounger”, “Paradise”, “Sometimes, Lately”, and “One Step Forwards (Two Steps Backwards)”.
Track: Loverboy
Why We Like It: It’s a funk flavoured indie pop track that floats into the ears with a laid back mellow melody and rich groove. Jangly guitars add a dreamy haze to this pop sprinkled gem while the funky bass line and bouncy suave beat ground the track. With smooth vocals and a summery euphoric sheen, ‘Loverboy’ is a swagger dipped rhythmic track that boasts Delights refined and well crafted musicianship.
Bio : Limerick trio Bleeding Heart Pigeons have released their new album ‘Stir’ and ‘All for the Best’ is the 3rd single from the album. Leaving their major-label past behind them (they signed to Virgin Records as teenagers in 2013), Bleeding Heart Pigeons have redefined themselves as part of the burgeoning Limerick independent music scene.Four years after their critically acclaimed debut Is, the new album ‘Stir’ marks a new, independent chapter for the band.
Track: All For The Best
Why We Like It: Wrapped in intricate soundscapes and lush pop sensibilities this laid back number boasts Bleeding Heart Pigeons’ ability to create soft scintillating evocative music. A rich and free flowing soundscape of supple synths and tight sonic elements blends seamlessly with strong chord progressions on guitars and lamenting brooding bass lines while velvety vocals, tight harmonies and a bitter sweet melody delicately caresses the bubbling backdrop. ‘All For The Best’ is another sublime well crafted song from Bleeding Heart Pigeons
Bio : Turfboy are an Irish grunge/alternative band. They have just released a new single called “(L)earn” from their upcoming album “At Tension” on Horn & Hoof Records Manchester. The album was recorded in Trackmix Studios Dublin by Michael Richards late last year and will be released on 08/08/20.
Track: (L)earn
Why We Like It: Saturated in moody grunge the track revolves around a melodious sulky guitar refrain as the band create a catchy number sure to stick in your head for days. With a Nirvana – esque residue over the chorus this track trudges through an infectious vocal hook while sharp guitars crash and ricochet off the punchy might on drums before slipping into a slick solo. The track builds to an intense blasting crescendo wrapped in manic heavy instrumentation and screaming vocals. Turfboy have created an invigorating track that balances chill laid back 90’s grunge moments with alternative rock mania superbly.
Bio : Currently based out of London,Kid Violet is made up of Billy on vocals, Pawel and Charley on guitar, Tom on drums and bassist Matteo. They have been named as one of the breakout bands of 2020.With their new EP about to launch on Pin Badge Records, the boys are planning a tour of England for 2021, bringing their sound to as many people as possible.
Track: Release
Why We Like It: Saturated in passion and emotion ‘Release’ is a raw alternative rock track that boasts Kid Violet’s explosive and refined musicianship.The band smoulder the song over a moody backdrop of fermenting bassline rumbles, punchy drums and biting guitars before the track erupts for its frenetic chorus. Wrangled in exasperated emotions Billy Cotter’s vocals brood and expel with menacing quality over the bitter sweet melody while the band lace his vocals in icy reverb. With light chimes, pining laments and ethereal stings on guitar Kid Violet layer and cultivate this track superbly, right up to the frantic crescendo. Oozing oodles of gusto, sulky elements and massive outbursts while boasting precise, intense craftsmanship ‘Release’ is an invigorating new single. Keep an eye on Kid Violets
Dublin duo Hudson Taylor have released ‘Favourite Song’, the new single from their number one album ‘Loving Everywhere I Go’. Following the chart-topping success of ‘Loving Everywhere I Go’, new single ‘Favourite Song’ takes up the baton from runaway radio smash ‘What Do You Mean?’, which has been an airwaves fixture since January.
Hudson Taylor delve deep into their catchy pop musicianship with ‘Favourite Song’ creating a bright, bubbly, catchy number. With a pulsing beat and rock n roll bass that has a ‘Stand By Me’ residue, the track exudes foot tapping infectiousness. ‘Favourite Song’ is simple, fun-fair joy filled with shaky percussion, warm jangly guitar and a melty ice cream-sweet melody.
This duo have the deft ability to create pop tunes that are sure to put a spring in your step and a smile on your face. The twinkling guitar melodies chime in the effervescent backdrop creating refreshing bursts of scintillation to rejuvenate the listener. The clever, clean production emphasises velvety melodies teamed with tight harmonies. The track is a joy to listen to, the cheery pick me up we all need. It’s one of the more upbeat and danceable tracks which adds charm and radiance to Hudson Taylor’s rich, refined and beautifully crafted album ‘Loving Everywhere I Go’. Its a sublime choice for a single.
Hudson Taylor have always had a knack for writing radio ready pop rock with infectious emotive melodies and ‘Favourite Song’ is no different. The heart racing adrenaline portrayed through the ebullient soundscape and glowing twangs provide a light hearted fun atmosphere. Lyrically its simple harkening the listener to memories of care free times but the track has a full bodied sound which oozes character, charm and summer vibes. So I’ll indulge happily, I need some vitamin D.
About the track Harry and Alfie said: “Sometimes things don’t need much explanation, ‘Favourite Song’ is simply about loving someone like you love your favourite song.”
Stream ‘Favourite Song’ below
Author : Danu
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