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Indie, Indie Quick Picks, New Music

Indie Quick picks – Featuring Eoin Devereux, The Lathums, The Crowleys, Xona and For The Girl

Eoin Devereux

Genre : Singer-songwriter, Indie

Bio: Waterford musician Eoin Devereux has released his new single called ‘Falling Apart’ which is a successor to ‘Going My Own Way’ and ‘Fall and Save’ both written and recorded alone in his bedroom in County Wexford.

Track: Falling Apart

Why We Like It: This brooding number balances bedroom pop with sulky R&B elements to create a satisfying tune for listeners to enjoy. The song is layered in luxuriant, spacious soundscapes with warm guitar weaving between simmering synths and whispered vocal elements creating a lethargic and sombre backdrop for Devereux’s smooth vocals to gently drift over. ‘Falling Apart’ is a spacey alternative pop tune masterfully crafted for repeat plays.

You can follow Eoin Devereux on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Eoin-Devereux-101242125354352

Stream ‘Falling Apart’ below

The Lathums

Genre : Indie

Bio: The Lathums have released their new single ‘I’ll Get By’ from their upcoming debut album, ‘How Beautiful Life Can Be’ which is set for release Friday 24th of September.

Track: I’ll Get By

Why We Like It: Bouncing on a chugging rhythm section while jangly guitars ooze a desert-esque warmth and vibrancy, the band have crafted a glorious ditty with ‘I’ll Get By’. The track is a joy to listen to and displays strong musical growth within the bands sound. A sweet 50’s hued melody is drizzled over soothing vocals and catchy refrains to create a wholesome, smile-inducing tune saturated in the heartfelt songwriting and charming musicianship of The Lathums. Press play and enjoy

You can follow The Lathums on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thelathums

Watch the video for ‘I’ll Get By’ below

The Crowleys

Genre : Indie

Bio : The Crowleys have released their new single ‘Somnia’.The Crowleys consist of Cohen Wylie (guitar, vocals, production), Stuart Downie (drums, vocals), Giulianna Frontini (vocals) and brothers Justyn (synth, guitar) and Collin Horlick (bass, bass synth). Wylie, Downie and the Horlicks have been playing together for over a decade since bonding over music in high school. ’Somnia’ marks the first single to be released in preparation for The Crowleys debut full length album

Track: Somnia

Why We Like It: It’s a dynamic psychedelic pop tune saturated in kaleidoscopic melodies and textures. Shimmering synths weave between driving beats and chiming guitars creating an 80’s lush sound that exudes a dark undertone throughout. The song swirls with cinematic grandeur while an infectious rhythmic groove and heavy bass line ground the listener within the song’s dense soundscape. Filled with epic pines on guitar and brooding electronics ‘Somnia’ is a thrilling tune laced in The Crowley’s mesmerising musicianship.

You can follow The Crowley’s on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thecrowleysband/

Stream ‘Somnia’ below

Xona

Genre : Singer-songwriter

Bio : Emerging Afro-Irish artist Xona has released his latest single ‘In My Head’.Having moved from Lagos to Ireland at the age of 10, he spent his teenage years mixing it up between the church choir and watching live performances of pop stars like Prince and Christina Aguilera on YouTube. Pursuing his dream of writing songs and being a singer Xona studied for degrees in jazz and popular music all the while making ripples in the Irish underground music scene. Xona began working with different producers and songwriters in London, Berlin, and Dublin. His influences emanate from the vast worlds of jazz, electronic, house, rock and even classical music.

Track: In My Head

Why We Like It: This intoxicating tune is wrapped in cinematic soundscapes as Xona creates a heart rushing pop tune filled with passion and emotion. His soulful vocals and velvety tone caress the nostalgic melody while building electronics, intricate rhythms and punctuated beats flurry in the background to create a rush of adrenaline throughout. The production is clean and precise while Xona’s emotional songwriting and expressive vocals lift the track to celestial heights. ‘In My Head’ is an impressive new tune sure to revolve in the listeners head for days.

You can follow Xona on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/xo._.na/?fbclid=IwAR3o-Nf889qHj9GNIhosoqsE9fVF1zmNcTcQ9Kj3ap8r-No88_IGtj6Kk3k

Stream ‘In My Head’ below

For The Girl

Genre : Indie rock

Bio : Nottingham six-piece, For The Girl are back with their brand new single ‘The New Dance Movement’.

Track: The New Dance Movement

Why We Like It: It’s a swaggering single from the six-piece, the track exudes a catchy anthemic melody that showcases the bands raucous indie rock and lyrical depth in all its glory. Epic guitar refrains whirlwind around pulverising drums and a groove-laced bass while passionate vocals highlight the tracks lyrical content of being stuck in a rut and trying to find a way out. This vigorous anthem is a fine example of For The Girl’s refined and boisterous musicianship. Enjoy.

You can follow For The Girl on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/ForTheGirlUK/

Stream ‘The New Dance Movement’ below

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Author: Danu

Event News, Indie, Live Music, New Music, Takeover

Event News : For The Girl Takeover

For The Girl will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Friday at 8.00 pm

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/indie_buddie/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/indiebuddie/

For The Girl are an indie pop rock sextet from Nottingham.With a number of high profile gigs and UK supporting tours under their belts, this is a band that’s clearly going places, helped by a style and sound all of their own. Their stage presence is like no other irrespective of where they play, from small and intimate venues, to the electric crowds of the UK’s O2 Academies

For The Girl have a tight, shredding and utterly exhilarating sound. Exuding deft melodic prowess and indie pop energy the band create dynamic earworms backed by driving rhythms and powerful emotive vocals. For The Girl have a bright future ahead of them – really looking forward to this takeover.

You can stream For The Girl’s new single ‘Fishnets And Dreams’ below 


Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Quick Picks, New Music

Indie Quick Picks – featuring The Lathums, Luke Concannon, Royal Blood, For The Girl and Finneas

The Lathums

Genre : Indie

Bio : The Lathums are a melodic indie band from Wigan. The band have released a video for their single ‘I See Your Ghost’.The single follows the announcement that the community-minded band will cut just one, 7″ copy of their cover of Northern Soul classic, The Snake, with owning the one-off record being the only chance of ever hearing it. Ticket holders in an online raffle to grab the vinyl have already raised close to £4,000 to support the fan-led fund to save Wigan Athletic.  

Track: I See Your Ghost

Why We Like It: This catchy brisk number bounces upon skittish beats jaunty guitars and a deft dead summoning bass. The rapid lyrics slip through the frantic instrumentation with a cool tone while the vocals coo and haunt all at once. The tempo keeps the tracks brisk pace ticking along like a time bomb. The song is both chilling, spooky and vibrantly dynamic as the band create enticing ethereal verses before whacking out a massive hook laced chorus. With a shredding guitar solo, ghostly vocal bridge and spaghetti western-esque guitar moments the track is impressively crafted. It’s cinematic fun and intoxicating all at once. Love it.

You Can Follow The Lathums on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thelathums

Watch the video for ‘I See Your Ghost’ below

Luke Concannon

Genre : Indie Folk, Singersongwriter

Bio : Luke Concannon has released his new single ‘Doing Nothing’, taken from his upcoming album ‘Ecstatic Bird in the Burning’

Track: Doing Nothing

Why We Like It: It’s an emotional sweet tune brimming with warm melodies, and subtle textures. With lush harmonies, cosy folk tones and soothing acoustic guitar accompaniment the track is an easy listening mellow delight. 

You Can Follow Luke Concannon on Facebook here  https://www.facebook.com/lukeconcannonmusic

Stream ‘Doing Nothing’ below

Royal Blood

Genre : Alternative

Bio : In the space of just two albums, Royal Blood have ascended to become one of the world’s biggest rock bands. The Brighton duo have scored two UK #1 albums – their self-titled double-Platinum debut from 2014 and 2017’s ‘How Did We Get So Dark?’ – in the process selling 2 million albums worldwide. Their acclaim has included the BRIT Award for Best British Group plus further accolades at the NME and Kerrang! Awards as well as a Mercury Prize nomination. What’s more, they’ve made a major international impact, hitting the Top 10 in a further seven territories and peaking at #2 on the US Alternative Album chart. Further US success has included three #1 hits at Rock Radio, plus four Top 20 records at Alternative Radio.

Track: Trouble’s Coming

Why We Like It: This stomping swagger dipped number is another tantalizing display from Royal Blood. The track oozes panache and slick musicianship with the duo’s signature fuzzed basslines piercing the infectious groove and majestic assault on drums. With sinister vocals and disco elements glimmering through on synths the track is a glossy raw beauty. The duo balance chic finesse and fierce rock with ease to create a strut worthy number brimming with musical prowess. 

You can follow Royal Blood on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/RoyalBloodUK

Watch the video for ‘Trouble’s Coming’ below

For The Girl

Genre : Indie Pop

Bio : For The Girl are an indie pop rock sextet from Nottingham.With a number of high profile gigs and UK supporting tours under their belts, this is a band that’s clearly going places, helped by a style and sound all of their own. Their stage presence is like no other irrespective of where they play, from small and intimate venues, to the electric crowds of the UK’s O2 Academies

Track: Fishnets and Dreams

Why We Like It: For The Girl present a tight, shredding and utterly exhilarating tune in ‘Fishnets and Dreams’. They spread a sleek bluesy rock melody and slick vocals over blistering guitars, resounding bass rumbles and explosive drums to create a full-bodied, ground-shaking wall of sound. With ethereal keys exuding an ominous 80’s-esque soundscape into the indie rock mix, ‘Fishnets and Dreams’ showcases the majestic vigor and powerful musicianship of For The Girl. It is a dramatic, powerful and well crafted tune.

You can follow For The Girl on facebook here https://www.facebook.com/ForTheGirlUK/?ref=page_internal

Stream ‘Fishnets and Dreams’ below

Finneas

FINNEAS, photo by Matty Vogel

Genre : Singer songwriter 

Bio : Songwriter and producer Finneas has released his new single ‘Can’t Wait to Be Dead’.  Finneas, who won six Grammy Awards in January for his work on Eilish’s debut full-length “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?,” has been releasing a steady stream of new material over the past few months. Those include a trio of songs with Eilish, a solo EP last fall and a single a few weeks back, “What They’ll Say About Us,” which was written in lockdown

Track: Can’t Wait to Be Dead

Why We Like It: It’s a powerful bubbling number which simmers into a dynamic heart pounding anthem. Finneas drifts his emotive lyrics over acoustic guitar and lush harmonies to start before the song ventures into a more rock sound. With sharp laments on guitar between a steady building beat this song is a passionate display. Finneas’ knack with melody once again is on top form as he surges a bittersweet earworm melody with anthemic gusto while his warm tender vocals coo and soar over the dynamic backdrop with ease. It’s an uplifting, earnest and infectious track that is well crafted and emotive to its very core.

You can follow Finneas on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/FINNEASOFFICIAL

Stream ‘Can’t Wait to Be Dead’ below

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Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

For The Girl ‘Where Did Time Go?’

 

For The Girl are an Indie Pop Rock band from Nottingham. The band consists of members Sam Plenty (Vocals), Josh King (Rhythm Guitar), Isaac Hallas (Lead Guitar ), James Wells (Bass Guitar/ Synth) and Nathan Fox (Drums/ Percussion ). For The Girl have played a number of high profile gigs and toured with the likes of Young Kato. Their stage presence is like no other irrespective of where they play, from small and intimate venues, to the electric crowds of the UK’s O2 Academies. Known for their style and sound that is unique to them they are gaining an ever growing fan base and are fast becoming the ones to watch.
They have recently released ‘Where Did Time Go?’ the uplifting first single taken from the bands new EP ‘Shark Attack’, which is due out on the 8th of July. Lyrically, this song describes the emotions and feelings of something that a large amount of people experience at some point in their lifetime: the search for you inner self. For The Girl portray this theme to us in a fun upbeat energetic manner that is infectious. This track is full of radiant guitars, shimmering synths, soft beats, bright pop cymbal work and rhythms. Plenty has a unique style and vocal tone which is full of confidence and attitude and although its unique and not what you would expect it works extremely well with their sound as it adds a bite to the track and a refreshing sharpness which is effective. This track has a slick seductively captivating guitar feature that is kick ass. ‘Where Did Time Go?’ is full of amazing dimensions and is ablaze with bright tones and an upbeat energetic atmosphere.
‘Where Did Time Go?’ is definitely a must listen! For The Girl have a bright future ahead of them. We will eagerly await their EP.
Watch “Where Did Time Go?” below