21 year old Wexford musician Daniel Furlong has independently released his debut single ‘Spread My Wings’. This track is a warm uplifting number that pulses with wholesome musicianship filled with passion and hope. Furlong’s vocals emotionally caress the cosy melody with sweet tenderness while the rich instrumentation drive the track home. The song gently glides through the gripping verses before breaking out into a vibrant catchy chorus that will have a live audience embracing the person beside them with bittersweet tears. It’s a well crafted gem with relatable lyrics and passion seeping from every note, It will warm the cockles of your heart.
Singer songwriter Sal the Musician has released his debut single ‘Low’ which was written by Sal the Musician and documents his struggle with depression and being suicidal.
This captivating track blends rock, pop and electronic music seamlessly to create a wholly intriguing and satisfying listen. With a catchy chorus and slinky melody floating through twinkling electronics and a steady throbbing beat its a darkly smothered luring number. Sal’s vocals are smooth and sweet as he emotionally coos the moving lyrics while the churning electronics meander between innocent flickers and shadowy thuds. The track builds sublimely to an elegant string fluttering crescendo. Sal floods this track with passion and emotion through both his lyrics and instrumentation. An enticing and fascinating debut from Sal the Musician.
Wicklow singer-songwriter David Boland has released his new single ‘You Carry’. David is a musical yogi determined to bring a smile to the face of the world through music. Formerly performing mopey singer-songwriter/emo style music under the project name “Scared to Be Seen” throughout 2016-2018 in Ireland and Canada, David rebooted under his own name releasing lighthearted and uplifting singles.
‘You Carry’ follows this uplifting tone perfectly as it floats delicately on a heartwarming bed of soft beats and warm guitar jangles. Bolands raspy vocals fill this wholesome track with coziness while the smooth melody and richly crafted instrumentation exudes depth and passion. It’s a swayable bouncy number that glows with sun-kissed illumination and nourishment. Its obvious Boland cultivates and cares for each component part of his tracks as they softly caress and cherish your ears with delightful melodies and instant purity.
Edinburgh singer songwriter Jonnie Wallace has released his new single ‘You’. This romantic sweet track is a stripped back ditty that floats along soft acoustic guitar accompaniment with soft piano injections. Its an elegant passionate track that allows Wallace’s warm vocals to shine as he coos the emotional heart warming lyrics. A lush backing vocal hums within an ethereal soundscape as velvety strings sprinkle the track with wholesome romantic tones. The track builds slowly into a powerful crescendo brimming with passion as the electric guitar enters with a vibrant zesty solo. Its an elegant sweep you off your feet gem that will swoon you into a stupor.
London-based singer/songwriter Izzy Eze has released her long awaited first single, titled ‘Woman’. It’s an upbeat catchy track filled with attitude and sass. Izzy’s powerful vocals saturate the song with confidence and soul while the snappy beat and infectious melody glide into your ears with sweetness and pop goodness. With R&B flavours adding a dash of spice through the dynamic soundscapes this anthmic powerful track stomps its way into your head until you are singing along. It’s a richly crafted vibrant declaration of confidence, self-love and authenticity and a sublime debut from Izzy Eze.
About the single Izzy says: “ I wrote Woman mainly because I wanted people, especially women, to know that they are strong, powerful and that they can do anything. As women, we tend to apologise for being who we are but this song does the exact opposite. It says, ‘hey, look at me! I am a woman, I am unapologetic about it and I am ready to conquer the world! Writing this song actually flowed quite naturally. I think I was tired of frequently being asked to get my eyebrows threaded… and then Woman happened.”
Faraway Martin has released his second single ‘Falling In Your Sleep’. Faraway Martin hails from the West of Ireland, via Doha, Qatar, where he remains until this summer. He spent the past three years performing throughout the Middle East, USA and Ireland. Venues he has graced the stage of include the QNCC Arena in Doha, supporting international artists.
‘Falling In Your Sleep’ is a delightful melodic tune as Faraway Martin lays out a warm romantic spread with a sweet melody to devour. Richly crafted this track carefully blossoms from a twinkling cheery number to a heartfelt treasure. His warm vocals lilt and pour tender emotion over the honeyed melody while a cosy guitar jingles behind cherry whistles and a peppy beat. It’s a heart on your sleeve, longing track that is catchy and wholesome. Charming and mushy this song builds to its cinematic crescendo that embraces your ears with good vibes, vibrant instrumentation and a cosy horn feature. ‘Falling In Your Sleep’ is infectious, light, fluffy and sweet as angel cake.
Hausu’s pop troubadour Arthur Valentine makes his first on-record appearance with his debut single ‘Selfish’. Arthur Valentine is the eclectic pop project of Cork based singer/songwriter and producer Luke Aston.His forthcoming debut EP was recorded as a full-band effort, spanning over many sessions, with Hausu musicians chipping in.Originally debuted as a live performance on Mike McGrath Byran’s RedOnRed show on Red FM, ‘Selfish’ is a dreamy sweet track smouldering upon light finger picked guitar and a melty easy on the ears melody. His lush vocals coo and slip effortlessly into his sweet falsetto. Romantic and steeped in a honeyed melody this dreamy ditty flows rippleless-ly into your ears until you are wooed by this simple well crafted track. It’s clever, honest and charming.
Jack Woodward has released his new single ‘How Can I Fall In Love’. The track was recorded at Woodward’s old university, in the studios of Headingley Campus at Leeds Beckett University.Last year he played Live at Leeds, Manchester Academy 3, supporting Rae Morris at King Tuts, The Festival of Making for BBC Introducing in Lancashire and won a national competition to perform on the X Factor Live Tour in Brighton to 4500 people.
‘How Can I Fall In Love’ is a warm wholesome track that glistens with cosy tones, delicate instrumentation and Woodward’s pure passionate musicianship. With its sway-like tempo elegant piano twinkles and tender guitar twangs cradled beautifully in a catchy heartfelt melody – it’s one for the sweet moments, warm embraces and evening chilling. The piano adds a dash of grandeur and class with a jazzy tone sprinkled upon the country hued guitar flickers while Woodward’s velvety vocals hold everything together in a delicate emotional wrapping of bliss. It’s quite the charming organic ditty.
Watch the video for ‘How Can I Fall In Love’ below
Italian-born,singer/songwriter Alex Abbuehl has released his debut single ‘Black Coffee’.This vaporous number swivels ever so sleekly between 70’s rock chic and laid back west coast jazz as Alex coos and passionately broods over lonesome elegant keys and a steady beat. It’s delicate and soulful as the lyrics tell a heart wrenching story while a passionate sultry backdrop pines and weeps behind his warm vocals. The piano maintains a strong position throughout the track as it intricately weaves and wonders about playfully and delicately before becoming more precise and anguish-stricken for the expressive crescendo. Soft backing vocals coo through the chorus adding a dash of chicness and refinement. It’s classy, emotional and beautifully crafted for a hair raising listening experience as Alex presents a sophisticated number filled with warm jazzy elements and a pristine, glossy melody holding it all together.
Driven by the peacefulness arising from the seashore where he grew up, Giorgio De Palo discloses himself through his songs, fully embracing his feelings and thoughts.Born in Rome, raised internationally and currently based in Berlin, he decided to pour himself into music striving to find his voice on small stages as a solo artist and his own sound in his bedroom.The majority of his upcoming EP ‘First Waves’, which will be released in the coming months has been created in his small home studio.
‘Vivid Dream’ is a dainty gem that flows elegantly as Giorgio’s sweet warm vocals caress the mellow melody delicately. This gentle melody drapes carefully around soft guitar strums and a steady drum tap. It’s a dreamy intimate folk hued ballad as the track wistfully and beautifully floats upon a laid back atmosphere and peaceful tone. Sublimely sweet and soothing every strum and note coos and calms you into a tranquilizing state of bliss. With golden rays of gentle sun glimmering through bright guitar jangles and a soulful guitar solo the track is enchanting, uplifting and brimming with glorious tones and oodles of passion.
About the track Giorgio explains : “Vivid Dream describes the search for a deeper truth and awareness in our ephemeral existence. It’s about being conscious of what hides beyond the surface, finding answers in the pure and majestic force of nature.”
