TV People are a Dublin four-piece who lace their indie/garage rock sound with punk-infused undertones. The band have recently released their third single of 2020, ‘Nothing More’ and its accompanying video directed by Robert Clarke. Mixed and recorded at Darklands Audio with Dan Doherty (Fontaines D.C., Vulpynes) and mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Christian Wright (Radiohead, Blur, LCD Soundsystem), ‘Nothing More’ sees the band come to terms with identity and the struggle of finding a purpose in life.
TV People blend raw moody garage rock with indie to create an invigorating sound and their refined tunes are both gritty and polished with just the right amount of punch to keep you craving for more. This is going to be an exciting live stream.
TV People have just released their new single ‘Nothing More’ check it out below
Mayo indie pop artist Rowlette has released her new single ‘Cucumber & Ice’. The single is her third release of 2020 and marks what has been a very impressive breakthrough in her music career with her previous singles being added to Spotify editorial playlists (including Fresh Pop, Pop Right Now and New Music Friday), performing alongside Jack L, being RTE Culture Tune of The Day twice and packing out her first headline show.
Rowlette writes catchy pop tunes that ooze character and charm. Whether she is providing an emotive heartbreaking delivery or fun upbeat anthem each track is a treasure and an enjoyable listening experience. Rowlette is an exciting new singer songwriter and will soon be your new favourite artist.
Rowlette has just released her new single ‘Cucumber & Ice’ check it out below
Soda Blonde presented a visually stunning and musically majestic performance last night. With a setlist adorned with their captivating alternative pop tunes along with artistically clever visuals, they pulled out all the stops to provide an awe inspiring livestream which sets the bar high. The band played in a beautiful period house, performing in different rooms throughout the set while changing lighting and clothes for some of the tracks creating almost music-video quality footage for each song.
Soda Blonde meandered through their musically rich and diverse sound with warmer Fleetwood Mac tunes like ‘June’ seeing jazz-hued wizardry on keys while the disco drizzled ‘Motion’ and emotive melodic swoon of ‘Terrible Hands’ sees bassist Seaver O’Leary swagger through elastic grooves and rhythmic hooks with ease. The band make the most of this live stream freedom using various lighting effects to create a sultry, dazzling and atmospheric ambiance to enhance their enticing alternative pop. Each song flows like a scene from a movie as the band use sharp clips and deft use of framing to add depth and perspective to their performance. At times we see the band shrouded in dense lighting which paints their dark silhouettes against a deep red backdrop, each songs visual drizzles layers of mystery into the performance as a whole while highlighting the band’s musical prowess at the same time.
This platform presents Faye O’Rourke as a spectral beauty. She swishes in a red leather-like dress on a raised platform with Donagh Seaver O’Leary poisly placed behind her like a watchful angel for the sumptuous new single ‘Love Me World’ while Dylan Lynch lays down the bubbling beat on drums and Adam O’Regan struts on guitar. O’Rourke’s vocals are something to behold. Her sultry coos, haunting rasps and powerful tones make her voice bewitching and seductive. There is a residue of Kate Bush about her performance while shimmers of 70/80’s icons such as Debbie Harry pepper the bands synth pop gems in panache. ’Swimming Through The Night’ brings the performance to a close. Just as gripping and exhilarating as ever, the song drifts with ethereal synths floating through a rich tapestry of percussion and drums. The chiming guitars and intricate bass tie all the elements together while adding a dash of edge and raw vigor.
Soda Blonde have a timeless enthralling sound that blends warm elements of folk with clean synth pop sensibilities. Their first class musicianship, masterful songwriting and vibrant soundscapes teamed with passionate vocals make Soda Blonde a band to keep an eye on.
Isaac Butler‘s debut single ‘Moon Song’ went on to great success being picked up by German TV show “The Bachelorette”, appearing on the show which broadcasts to over 2 million viewers per episode. Since writing his first song at age 12, and going on to record it for a children’s charity CD, his first love has been music, complete with a passion for writing and performing his own original work.Isaac Butler’s previous singles ‘Moon Song’, ‘Rescue Me’ and ‘Young Forever’ have together racked up over 1 million streams on Spotify so far and he has now released his brand new single ‘Change The Past’.
Isaac Butler returns to our socials for another takeover which is sure to be one not to miss. Butler did a live takeover of our socials a few months ago and his sing along friendly tunes teamed with his velvety vocals and dynamic melodies make his creative and ambitious set a joy to watch. Looking forward to seeing what he brings to our live stream on Thursday.
Isaac Butler has just released his new single ‘Paranoid’ check it out below
Cork band The Burma have recently recorded and filmed a live 15 minute set in Windmill Lane Studios.Since the release of their first single, ‘Quicksand’, the band has gained extensive national airplay and have received over thirty thousand plays across streaming platforms. The Burma have landed support slots for acts such as The Academic , The Strypes and Delorentos and have performed at festivals such as Vantastival , Doolin Folk Fest and Whelan’s Ones to Watch.
The Live at Windmill Lane Recording Studios, Dublin set is a collection of the bands infectious well crafted tracks as they showcase their live vigor along with some slick and wonderfully melodious tunes. The lush textures within their tracks are heightened by psychedelic moments meticulously blended with sharp guitars and pummeling drums which creates a full bodied sound. The melodies these guys produce hook you from the start and of course they pack this 15 minute set with their most delicious melodies so far. ‘Phoney Personality’ and ‘Buried Alive’ would be the pinnacle moments for me however this set has something for everyone: jaunty guitars, rich rhythms and oodles of passion and energy. The Burma are an impressive live act and a band well worth checking out and adding to your playlists.
Watch the The Live at Windmill Lane Recording Studios, Dublin set below
A series of hybrid live and livestream gigs will take place across five nights in September at music venue Drop Dead Twice on Francis Street, Dublin 8.
Some of Ireland’s most up-and-coming artists will play live at the lightly-attended gigs on September 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th and 26th. The shows will also be professionally live streamed using a multi-camera set-up, bringing the live experience to viewers at home.
Artists playing the shows (in alphabetical order) are: Bi Curious, Blackbird and Crow, Blue Fish Diamond, Chris Kabs, Contour, Dubh Lee, Dublin City Rounders, Emily 7, Fanacanta, Funkulele, Gaolbyrd, God Creative, Jaxson, JyellowL, Kieran Mulvihill, Lethal Dialect, Marcas Carcass And The Trail Gang, Modern Love, New Valley Wolves, The Last Vinci, TYG, Vernon Jane, Vulpynes, Witch Trials.
Laters with Griff… will be hosted in a table-service only environment by David Griffin (A.K.A. Griff), who is well-known as a champion of breaking Irish music. One of the founders of Knockanstockan, the frontman of Dublin band New Secret Weapon, and a solo musician in his own right, Griff has been putting on shows for most of his life and wants to use this opportunity to draw attention to the importance of restoring the capacity for skilled technicians and artists to do their jobs in safe and controlled environments.
About the event Griff says : “The motives behind producing this series of shows is to begin a narrative to restore the capacity for skilled technicians and artists to engage in their vocations in a safe and controlled environment within the regulations and parameters set out by our health officials and Government. As well as moving towards providing income for our decimated entertainment industry. We, along with so many people in the music and live events industries, are constantly innovating in this ever-changing climate that seems to move its goal posts every time we take a shot at restoration of the arts community.”
Laters with Griff… will be co-hosted by actor, poet and spoken word artist Emmet O’Brien.
Tickets for each act will be sold separately and strictly limited 40 to per sitting. Attendees are kindly requested to arrive at their scheduled time, as admittance to the venue will not be possible until then. There will be a one way system in place for entering and exiting the venue, Covid tracing measures and hygiene kits on each table.
“Not only is the safety of staff and customers of utmost importance to us, but so is the opportunity we have to show that live music can be enjoyed responsibly and without breaking the law or putting anyone’s health at risk,” says Griff.
Griff has pulled in some amazing talent and dynamic live acts for this event. I am lucky to say I have seen most of these acts live and personally I am looking forward to this event. It’s one not to be missed.
A native of Castleblayney Co Monaghan Ireland, Jim McHugh’s music is rooted in the worlds of Atmospheric Folk and Melodic Indie. The roots of this original music stretch back to Jim’s time performing and writing for many years with his band The Mandalas, previously known as Unaware.
Jim McHugh’s buoyant and foot tapping tunes are filled with warmth and heartfelt passion and his blend of rock, indie and traditional styles is sure to make for a vibrant live stream.
Check out Jim McHugh’s recent single ‘Should Have Lied’ below
Having spent the last five years touring the world’s most iconic stages from the Sydney Opera House to Radio City New York, Dublin based musician Brian McGrane takes to the zoom platform to perform this week’s Virtual, an online event organised by Fluttertone and DootDoot Records.
McGrane’s set was brimming with heartfelt emotive tunes and light hearted banter. His warm vocals incorporate ample nuance and expression into his performance. However it’s the quirky moments between the emotive tunes that make his show so charming for example he laughs about forgetting the lyrics to his newly written ‘Just Like You’. He gives thoughtful anecdotes and introductions to his tracks as well as reads out the commentsfrom the audience, explaining “sure it’s the same as people heckling me onstage”.
From the soothing tenderness of ‘Miracle’ to the ethereal ‘Take Your Time’ McGranedemonstrates his ability to write sweet pop songs with catchy melodies which drift into the listeners ears with ease. He plays guitar and keys for this performance as the viewers sway and bop to his beautifully crafted tracks clapping and waving between them to show their support and flooding the comment section with compliments.
The audience last night was treated to songs which are freshly written. ‘Inside Out’ (co written with Roseanna Brown and Hannah Avison) is a beautiful example of the magic created within McGrane’s collaborative writing sessions. This romantic gem wonderfully builds into a cinematic delight as McGrane’s soulful vocals do a fine job of creating a welcoming, warm atmosphere. Not even his dad walking past and knocking at his window affects his performance of this track. The Coldplay -esque ‘Bubbles’ brings the show to a powerful end – a beautifully uplifting track which is just as intimate as it is anthemic. I for one enjoyed his set so much it felt as if time flew by.
A Q&A follows the performance with fans asking McGrane about his favourite piece of gear, advice for a songwriter going into a session for the first time and what one album he would bring if he was stranded on an island. McGrane answers every question honestly and in great detail.
McGrane put on a professional and entertaining show. His performance was clean, passionate and earnest and his tunes hold their own charm and grace. It’s difficult to see how anyone wouldn’t be blown away by his ambition and talent.
Brian McGrane is set to headline Whelan’s on Friday, November 6th he hopes he can do this in some shape or form so keep an eye out for more details. Until then stream his new single ‘Out Of Control’ below
Fluttertone and dootdoot Records have come together to create an online live music venue, called Virtual using the Zoom platform to host a series of intimate evenings of exclusively live and interactive performances and this week’s Virtual saw Tony Villiers take to the platform for an exclusive performance.
Together with his band ‘The Villains’, Tony Villiers has released three studio albums, receiving ‘Honourable Mentions’ in The International Song Writing Competition, judged by Tom Waits, Robert Smith, Jerry Lee Lewis and Black Francis amongst others as well as a ‘Daily Discovery’ feature by American Songwriter Magazine. On the road with ‘The Villains’ he has played many festivals in Ireland including Kilkenny Roots, Electric Picnic and Stendhal as well as radio plays by Ricky Ross on BBC Radio Scotland, Fiachna Ó Braonáin on RTE Radio and BBC Radio Ulster with Ralph McLean. With an artist like Villier this week’s Virtual was sure to be one heck of a show.
Villiers’ soothing vocals delight the swaying viewers as his warm croons drift through enigmatic tracks like ‘Mexico’. He dedicates songs to friends as he banters about The “Old” American Bar in Belfast, reminiscing on a time someone bravely danced barefoot there as well as discussing the memories he has of jamming with his band.
Accompanied by his trusty old Spanish guitar ( which was made in 1983 and Villiers claims is “temperamental, doesn’t like the Irish weather” ) teamed with his busted harmonica the show is relaxed and effortlessly fun. Villiers is a passionate and professional performer. His buoyant blues-hued folk songs will charm your foot to tap along or entice you to get up and sway around the room. He bewitches with his smooth melodies, witty lyrics and majestic musical display. Once Villiers begins to play, a cloak of good times nostalgia hides and covers everything hectic that could have happened that day and leaves you in a state of elated jubilation.
With blues elements coupled with indie folk undertones and country twangs along with glorious blasts on harmonica he provides a wonderful and relaxed atmosphere. There is something enthralling about his performance style; maybe it’s the uplifting cruising tunes or the laid back soundscapes of his acoustic set up but Villiers set was a special moment for sure.
He occasionally sips red wine as he greets and gives shout-outs to the viewers while playing recently written tracks such as ‘The End of The World Blues’ and old favourites ‘Rock Salt’ as well as a smashing rendition of Bob Dylans ‘Dream’.
Villiers has a knack for presenting relatable themes through his charming songwriting however it’s his likable character and effortless persona which ignites his tracks and makes them so enjoyable. The new music he is jamming and working on at the moment is an exciting glimpse of what is next from Tony Villiers.
An intimate Q&A follows the performance with Villiers talking about his biggest obstacles, his new album and how he got through lockdown as well as some wonderful anecdotes about his life. This is an invaluable aspect of Virtual, for fans to get to talk to the artist and have a personal chat in a relaxed environment. Virtual is proving to be an excellent opportunity for both fans and artists alike.
Since his debut EP ‘Sunset’ Irish alternative rap/pop artist, Darce has offered a fresh perspective to the Irish music scene by showcasing his rural upbringing and it’s characters in the form pop/Hip-Hop shattering stereotypes and expectations in the process. Darce has played a number of shows from Hipster Cafés in Los Angeles and London (Kulak’s Shed, Café 1001) to Music Showcases to Ireland’s top venues numerous times (Whelans, Cyprus Avenue, Lost Lane) to support slots for some of the biggest acts (Sean Kingston, Example, Le Boom).
Darce is an artist to keep an eye on. His ambition and creative flair creates infectious dynamic tunes with lyrical depth. With his effortless charm and swagger as well as sublime guest vocalists there is never a dull moment within his songs. This live stream is going to be a real treat for sure.
Check out Darce’s recent single ‘Bob Ross’ below
Author : Danu
Indie: (n) an obscure form of rock which you only learn about from someone slightly more hip than yourself.
