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Some Sprouts

Genre: Indie 

Bio: Hot off the heels of their second EP “IMMT”, German quintet Some Sprouts have released their new single Someone You Love.

Track: Someone You Love

Why We Like It: It’s a melodious sweet indie pop delight drenched in laid back sunny tones and sparkling instrumentation. With jangly dreamy strides on guitar cruising blissfully through a steady beat and twinkling soundscape the band create a mellowed gem glimmering with a light and refreshing wall of sound. With velvety vocals caressing a hazy sweet melody this effortless lush track is the easy listening tune ready to take you to a cosy summer utopia created by Some Sprouts.

You Can Follow Some Sprouts on Facebook here  https://www.facebook.com/somesproutsmusic/

Watch the video ‘Someone You Love’ below

Pretty Happy

Genre: Noise punk

Bio: Cork noise-punk trio Pretty Happy have released their new single ‘Arkansas’. Pretty Happy were included in the first round of announcements for iconic Cork Festival ‘Quarter Block Party’ and the fledgling act show no signs of slowing down, following on from support slots with Dublin grunge group Bitch Falcon and Limericks own Bleeding Heart Pigeons in recent weeks.

Track: ‘Arkansas’

Why We Like It: It’s an unsettling number – dark in its presentation. The band delve deep into a sinister work of gritty punk, smudged in blood stained aggro and chilling hysterics. The backdrop creeps and bloops with a sublime ominous bass and steady beat. The lyrics are narrated to us with a gravelly rasp=laced voice while slicing raw guitars cut deep into a dangerous backdrop filled with tension. There is an ‘American Psycho’ vibe to this track, as if we are listening to a harrowing psychotic break spiraling into a striking scene of frenzy. Its well crafted with some humorous lyrics and haunting backing coos throughout however it’s the band’s ability to create a groove filled, tight number that can chill and yet lure you in all at once that is utterly compelling and marks this band as one to watch.

About the track Arann Blake (Vocals, bass) said: “It’s a lot darker than our usual stuff, but that seems to be the direction the music is going. We didn’t want to reign in Abbey as such so she’s making all sorts of noise on the track. The vibe is kind of like a funny nightmare, disgusting, but fun.”

You can follow Pretty Happy on Facebook here  https://www.facebook.com/prettyhappyband/

Stream ‘Arkansas’ below

Chris Wilson 

Photo by Gareth Stack

Genre: Singer songwriter

Bio: Chris Wilson is a singer/songwriter originally from Swords. Having traveled all over the world busking solo and with bands and other artists he has honed his craft as a performer and songwriter.

Track: ‘Now I See You’

Why We Like It: It’s a delicate number that stops time as Wilson creates a nostalgic dream capsule of tender soft musicianship and powerful, sweet lyrics. With warm guitar soothing and creating a glowing radiance throughout, Wilson provides a cosy bubble for us to rest in. It’s emotional and tender as his velvety vocals coo delicately over the melancholic yet calming melody. There is a wonderful freeing atmosphere of safety and tranquility as Wilson provides a moment to stop and reflect through beautiful musicianship and feathery light melodic flows. Simply stunning.

You can follow Chris Wilson on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/imchriswilsonmusic/

Watch the video for ‘Now I See You’ below

Minutes To Midnight

Genre: Alternative

Bio:’13 Days’ is  taken from Minutes To Midnight’s debut solo album ‘After 1989 – A Trip To Freedom’. After a long stint as an audio professional in the gaming industry, Simone (Minutes to Midnight) has now turned his focus into music production. After extensive experience working with other artists, arranging, co-writing, and mixing, M2M 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.

Track: 13 Days

Why We Like It: This striking number provides a gritty more groove rooted side to Minutes To Midnight’s sound. With stinging guitar melodies and a rooted bass line the track takes a sultry sinister turn as the bass coils around the drums allowing Simone’s vocals to glissade upon the velvety melody. The track wriggles and creeps with a chilling sense of mystery as it builds to a heavier crescendo with a steamy guitar solo and punchy drums.

You can follow  Minutes To Midnight on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Min2Mid/

Stream ‘13 Days’ below 

Heavenly Faded

Photo Credit : Jamary Bobe

Genre: Alternative Rock

Bio: Heavenly Faded are a New York City band who  have been writing and recording since 2018. The band have a Brooklyn Bowl performance under their belt and have released their new single ‘Constellations’.

Track: Constellations

Why We Like It: It’s a blistering swagger-drenched rock number with an explosive wall of sound and catchy melody ready to revolve in your head for days. With fuzzy sharp guitars venturing from sweet piercing jingles to crashing ballsy blasts this track swarms in locked and loaded. With powerful passion-filled vocals, pulverizing drums and dynamic bass the track is a scorching lightning strike of adrenaline and classic rock power. The tight production and biting instrumentation make ‘Constellations’ a knock out and sublime track.

You can follow Heavenly Faded on facebook here https://www.facebook.com/heavenlyfaded

Stream ‘Constellations’ below 

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Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

doops ‘Rehash Ver. 2’

Reading based alternative three piece doops have released their new single ‘Rehash Ver. 2’. This ominous prism of relentless tension glimmers with psych facets, crashing alternative blasts and twinkling sweet moments. A tapping beat, murmuring bass and sinister strike on guitar introduce the track as the band simmer and bubble into the explosive chorus with hair-raising earnestness. Consumed in gritty ferocity the track builds superbly to the epic chorus. Guitars blaze and shred, crashing into the pulverising drums to create a kinetic and demolishing wall of sound drenched in dark tones and grimy abrasive textures. The vocals progress from a mysterious eerie whisper into snide whines and exclaims as the band create a thrilling and utterly manic instrumental backdrop sure to ignite a mosh pit. There is a dazing sense of paranoia seeping through the verses and this reaches its peak as the song travels to its manic crescendo outburst.

‘Rehash Ver. 2.’ tightens its grip around your ears with each precise instrumental movement as if slithering carefully around its prey until you are firmly encased and bound within its tight suffocating and dense soundscape. With haunting backing vocals and shredding guitar distortion weaving between an almost harrowing musical experience with a humming infectious backbone doops present another scorching wallop of their unique and utterly exhilarating musicianship.

You can catch doop live at  :

Nov 28th – The Monarch, Camden (This Feeling Club Night)

Dec 10th at Facebar in Reading 

Dec 14th – Beyond The Download, Wokingham (Christmas all Dayer)

Stream ‘Rehash Ver. 2’ below 


Author : Danu

Indie, indie rock, New Music

SUNDOWN ‘Kicking Up A Storm’

Following the success of their debut single ‘Deal With The Devil’ in march, Dublin rock band SUNDOWN have released their new single ‘Kicking Up A Storm’. The single, produced by Philip Magee (Kodaline, The Script), is an homage to noughties guitar rock. With a slinky suave persona the track struts with an effortlessly cool swag while jagged riffs and punchy drums create a rough edged backdrop. Charismatic vocals drift on a smooth melodic flow as SUNDOWN present a driving infectious number filled with musical richness and vibrancy wrapped in a cool outer shell. With a shredding guitar solo and blistering wall of sound ‘Kicking Up A Storm’ is a sublime sophomore single from SUNDOWN. 

Watch the video for ‘Kicking Up A Storm’ below


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Rock

Sick Love ‘My Man’

Dublin’s Sick Love have released their new single ‘My Man’. The track is taken from the bands  forthcoming debut EP and they are touring Ireland and the UK this month to support its release. Their track ‘Gun in Your Pocket’ has now topped 800K streams on Spotify and they have just signed a deal with one of the most successful Sync companies in the US joining a roster which includes Wolf Alice, Kodaline, The 1975, James Bay etc.

‘My Man’ takes Sick Love’s invigorating sound to new blistering heights as they stomp all over your ears with sass, attitude and utterly exhilarating instrumentation. Its a dark battering track that bubbles and boils to its explosive crescendo creating an intense listening experience as the refined crashing guitars weave between a rooted driving bass line. The pummeling drums create a turbulent foundation for the guitars and bass to smash into and ricochet off creating a wonderful rough and tumble texture while Rebecca Geary’s powerful luring whispers seduce before exclaiming into the harsh crescendo. Sick Love tease with a sublime push and pull intense soundscape, blending vaporous tones with utter anarchy and desperate mania. It’s fiery and sharp as the band lacerate and bruise relentlessly throughout before they bring the crescendo to epic almost cinematic proportions. ‘My Man’ is a powerful display from Sick Love. each component part from this four piece ( from the shredding guitars, pounding drums and powerful vocals) blend perfectly together to create a blasting, raw wall of sound with enticing melodies and breathtaking instrumentation. A must listen.

Stream ‘My Man’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Twenty Eighth Club

Photo Credit : Barnaby Fairley

Sheffield five piece Twenty Eighth Club have released their new single ‘Lost In Conversation’. The track follows in the same vein as previous releases ‘Talk ’and ‘Rebound ’(the latter being added to Spotify’s‘ Hot New Bands ’playlist ). The band have made appearances at the likes of Y Not and Dot to Dot Festivals over the summer and have had sold out headline shows in their hometown. They have an upcoming Sheffield headline show at the iconic Leadmill and support slots in Leeds and York with Indie-pop rising stars Larkins.

‘Lost In Conversation’ is a satisfying slurp of effervescent indie pop as Twenty Eighth Club spread a sugar sweet melody over a zesty indie backdrop. With a sun kissed glow and stinging, slicing, jangly guitars the track bounces and strides sublimely into its bursting chorus. Warm vocals glide over a catchy melody and vibrant summer sun wall of sound as the band flesh out their tight infectious music to create a wholly invigorating number. With its effortless presentation and blazing guitar refrains weaving between a dynamic bass and drum progression ‘Lost In Conversation’ is a youthful adrenaline rush, ready to revolve in your head for days.

Stream ‘Lost In Conversation’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Classic Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Soundrage ‘Thereafter’

Hard-rock outfit Soundrage have just released their debut single ‘Thereafter’. Founded in 2018, the band have a unique mixture of energetic rock and acoustic-driven material. Recorded and produced with Yoad Nevo (Bryan Adams, Sia, Moby),’Thereafter’ is inspired by multiple people in chief-songwriter Peter Zembery’s life suffering from strokes in recent times.

‘Thereafter’ is a rock-infused ballad brimming with passion and fist pump might. With punchy drums keeping a steady foundation Soundrage flesh out their emotive musicianship and rich guitar work. From warm balmy jingles to crashing outbursts the guitars flood the track with vivid rich qualities and vibrant intricacies. Mery Diaz has an interesting tone to her voice as she creates depth through the verses while her falsetto for the chorus has a Kate Bush tonality. ‘Thereafter’ is a powerful heavy hitting number brimming with passion.

Stream ‘Thereafter’ below 


Author : Danu

electro - rock, Electronic, Hypnotic, Indie, Indie Electro, Indie Psychedelic, indie rock, New Music, psychedelic

Synk ‘Make it Swim’

Dublin five-piece Electronic Rock band Synk have released a live video of their song ‘Make it Swim’ When we asked the band about the video James Lonergan told us : “We shot the video in our rehearsal room in North Strand which is literally a railway arch beneath the Dublin – Sligo line. The train passes overhead every 10/15 minutes. While mixing the audio for the video we noticed that it can be heard faintly during the first crescendo. Our dear friend Jason Brennan shot the video a week before moving to Texas and did the edit in a trailer out somebody’s back garden in Austin. The audio was mixed by our own Daniel Smith & Evan Kennedy.”

‘Make it Swim’ is a dark, lulling and sometimes turbulent musical labyrinth as Synk entwine the mind in themes of fear and loss through deep passionate musicianship. A sombre melody is emotionally caressed and tenderly expressed through touching soulful vocals with a rock -esque rasp that floods the track in powerful outbursts. The band create a chilling shadowy atmosphere with pulsing thuds on drums while glistening melodies on guitar meander with a majestic delicate innocence and poignant pines. ‘Make it Swim’ takes you on an emotional journey as the band weave psychedelic tones masterfully with rock, electronic and indie elements to create something utterly compelling. The track takes on many forms, from a heavy crashing wall of sound drowning in pain and bitterness to lulling sweet calms of dreamy numbness to create a vivid listening experience which is rich in depth and refined intricacies. There is something truly compelling about this band’s tunes and ‘Make It Swim’ submerges you in the intense and broad spectrum that is Synk’s wonderful sound.

Watch the video for ‘Make it Swim’ below


Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Quick Picks, New Music

Indie Quick Picks 

Gringoh

Genre: Indie

Bio: Gringoh are a London based duo consisting of two brothers from outer West London.The band create Urban London music influenced by beats of latin America and sounds from all over the world.

Track: Red Flower

Why We Like It: It’s a chic salsa-laced number as Gringoh weave lush Latin American sounds into an electronic background to create something truly tantalizing. The danceable beat and twinkling keys create a creeping and luring groove as the track flows with a spicy elegance and buoyant sass. The vocals are laid back as the band create a nonchalant melody and almost mysterious quality throughout this vibrant gem. It’s instantly infectious with crisp production.

You Can Follow Gringoh on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/gringohband/

Watch the video for ‘Red Flower’ below

Sinking With Love

Genre: psychedelic dream pop

Bio: Sinking With Love is formed of three members one lives in Cork, another in Berlin and the other in Bucharest. The band bring their talents together to create dreamy psychedelic pop that is refreshing.

Track: By Your Side

Why We Like It: This hazy track soothes with a tranquil soundscape encased in a delicate prism of psychedelia. With haunting vocals that coo the majestic melody and twinkling guitars the trio create a magical entrapment of dreamy bliss and euphoria. Well layered and sweetly mellow with a rich rhythm section Sinking With Love showcase a refined blend of mature musicianship that is to be admired.

You can Follow Sinking With Love of Face book here https://www.facebook.com/sinkingwithlove/

Stream ‘By Your Side’ below 

https://soundcloud.com/sinkingwithlove/sinking-with-love-by-your-side-radio-edit


Johnny Kills

Genre: Indie

Bio: Johnny Kills are an indie trio from London/Brighton. Their new single ‘Editing’ is taken from from their debut EP, ‘Panic’ which is set for release today via Killing Moon. Previous EP singles, ‘I Feel Like’ and ‘Help Me Out’, earned fans in BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens along with BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio.Johnny Kills have developed a reputation for an infectious sound and attitude, live they’ve supported the likes of Fangclub and Sick Joy whilst playing numerous shows between home bases Brighton and London, as well as further afield in Liverpool, York and Birmingham.

Track: ‘Editing’

Why We Like It: It’s a punchy indie number drench in the youthful jangly musicianship Johnny Kills are becoming known for. The sharp jagged guitars relentlessly stride through while the punchy drums create a buoyant foundation. The band whack out a gritty rough strident track with a smooth sulky melody that screams teenage angst. Razor sharp and brimming with vigor its another smasher from the trio.

You can follow Johnny Kills of Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/johnnykillskillskills/

Stream ‘Editing’ below

Brain Donation

Genre: Alternative rock

Bio: Brain Donation are an alternative rock three piece from Dublin. The band consists of Dan McKenna (Guitar and Vocals), Alan Stapleton (Bass, Vocal), and Ollie Jordan Kelly (Drums.) Their latest offering is a single called Knockoff Dandy.  It was recorded and mixed by guitarist, Dan McKenna and mastered by Ivan Jackman (Girl Band, Jape, Solar Bears). 

Track: Knockoff Dandy

Why We Like It: It’s a dirty sleazy desert-rock number that spirals with silky riffs and brawny bass lines as the band develop the track into a swagger-dipped banger. The trio add strut quality and swanky panache to their vaporous track with shredding guitar elements chopping through the buoyant, strutting bounce of the drums. With a polished presentation wrapping the gritty persona in refinement the band create an exhilarating mosh ready track that builds to a shivering crescendo.

Stream ‘Knockoff Dandy’ below 

https://soundcloud.com/braindonation/knockoff-dandy-1/s-YwVbD

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Author : Danu

A Chat With, Indie, Interviews, New Music, Video Interviews

A Chat With : De Staat

We sat down to have a chat with Rocco Hueting from De Staat before their show in The Academy Dublin. We discussed the bands transformation through their six album long repertoire so far, the ‘Pikachu’ dance and the intricacies of how they form their tracks. Watch out for cameos as Torre Florim and Vedran Mircetic make sneaky appearances.

Watch The Interview Below


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Deva St. John ‘The Information Age’

Alternative rock artist Deva St. John has released her new single ‘The Information Age’. The track which has already received radio play with Huw Stephens, Steve Lamacq, and Dan Carter is a scrappy blast of alternative rock driving on a punchy powerful backdrop and striking vocals. Deva presents the track in a punk – esque ruffling feathers manner while she delivers a catchy melody and some pretty slick instrumentation. With jangly guitars creating twinkling tender moments as well as crashing fiery moments, the track has the perfect balance between blistering energy and delicate chilling elements. There are some wacky wobbly screeches and alien-like whines between the buoyant pound of the drums and western peppered guitar components as Deva takes the alternative rock format and saturates it in her own blazing style. ‘The Information Age’ is bold and loud with plenty of gusto. There is a hue of Sleater-Kinney wafting over the track with its powerful bursts and gritty elements however Deva creates her own sound within this punchy gem. 

About the track Deva said : “The Information Age is a sarcastic salute to the often oppressive nature of social media. How it can distract and divide us as quickly as it can inform and connect. In a world where our self-worth is being buffeted daily by a relentless barrage of content, the song examines the consequences of our internet addictions on our personal wellbeing. I guess I was inspired to write it after spending way too long comparing myself to other people online, wishing things were different, while simultaneously knowing I’m being manipulated to think that way, as is the nature of the social media business. I hope you enjoy it! It’s heavy, bratty, and was a lot of fun to put together.”

Stream ‘The Information Age’ below 


Author : Danu