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Indie Quick Picks

Automatic Fiction

Genre: indie

Bio: Automatic Fiction is a 3 piece band formed in Bordeaux in 2015.Recorded during the fall in a vast baroque salon and mixed in caves, they released their first EP “Spring Inclination” in March 2016. Automatic Fiction is : Lise Data, Tom Data and Dany Ladrat.

Track: Lightness is a Greatness

Why We Like It: It’s a breezy ethereal track that swirls with aerial electronics around a throbbing beat and jangly biting guitars. The infectious melody flows with an icy chill while the cinematic soundscapes rush past creating an adrenaline buzz through a darkened eerie atmosphere.With the sublime, sharp stings on guitar meticulously layered upon enthralling musicianship this magical track is a well crafted and gripping display from Automatic Fiction.

You can follow Automatic Fiction on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/automaticfiction/

Stream ‘Lightness is a Greatness’ below

 The Voques

Genre: indie synth pop/rock

Bio: The Voques are an indie synth pop/rock band emanating from Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, comprised of members Myles (Guitar/Vocals), Jonni (Bass/Vocals), Joe – (Drums/Vocals) and Aiden (Keys/Vocals)

Track: ‘Easier Said Than Done’

Why We Like It: It’s a zealous hop of blazing indie pop that radiates bright golden tones through a delicious melancholic melody. This sweet melody melts upon a fiery blast of dynamic instrumentation as a reggae flavoured buoyant rhythm rebounds off zesty scorching guitars and shimmering keys. This track beams and glows from every note.It’s a glorious dazzling indie pop gem.

You can follow The Voques on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/TheVoques/

Watch the video for ‘Easier Said Than Done’ below

The Interrupters

Genre: ska-punk

Bio: Los Angeles ska-punk band The Interrupters will release their third studio album Fight the Good Fight on June 29th via Hellcat Records.Formed in 2011, The Interrupters came together when the Bivina brothers (guitarist Kevin Bivona, bassist Justin Bivona, drummer Jesse Bivona) found themselves on bills with Aimee during a 2009 tour. With their self-titled debut arriving in 2014, the band soon shared stages with bands like Rancid, Blink-182, and Bad Religion. The Interrupters embarked on a world tour in support of the release, headlining their own shows as well as supporting Green Day in Europe, Australia and South America, solidifying the band’s status as a dynamic force on the stage.

Track: She’s Kerosene

Why We Like It: This is such a good track, if you want an infectious rhythm, catchy melody and just something to jump around to this is the track for you. With an energetic beat constantly ricocheting off the animated sing along ready melody teamed with blistering guitar injections that scorch images of sunshine into your brain- this song is a blistering delight. It’s upbeat, fun, empowering and just a great tune.

You can follow The Interrupters on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/wearetheinterrupters

Watch the video for ‘She’s Kerosene’ below

 

 Ghostking Is Dead

Genre: Alternative

Bio: Matt Corrigan’s solo project Ghostking Is Dead aims to bring audiences on adventure into a variety of styles, combining Corrigan’s varying musical fields of interest. The result is new sounds, borne from experimentation and integration, while always maintaining a pop edge. Citing influences including The Antlers, Mac DeMarco, James Blake and David Bowie, his tracks switch from delicate and carefree to towering, glistening synths placed carefully throughout. His work has been featured on Nialler9 and as a full band Ghostking have performed acclaimed live shows including at the It Takes A Village festival and Cork Loves Music.

Track: ‘Fool’

Why We Like It: It’s a soulful number that begins stripped back and peppy as Corrigan’s vocals hop about with a lively melody along peppy guitar strums before building into a luscious, sweet, melodic tune that swoons you into a stupor. A warm guitar jingles with delicate balmy tones while elegant strings glide upon gentle piano twinkles creating a wholly satisfying, beautiful number that engages all your senses. It’s a sublime track that sweeps you away with rich guitar, lush backing vocals and the most glorious sun speckled fine wine instrumental. It’s simply beautiful.

You can follow Ghostking Is Dead on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/GHOSTKINGISDEAD/

Stream ‘Fool’ below

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New Music, Ska-Punk

Save Ferris ‘Anything’

Save Ferris is a ska-punk band formed in Orange County, California circa 1995. Their name is a reference to the 1986 film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Lead by the inimitable front-woman Monique Powell, the band enjoyed mainstream success in the late 1990s with radio hits, constant touring and appearances on a variety of television shows and movies. Personally I loved these guys when I first heard and saw them in their seminal on-screen appearance in the 1998 cult classic teen film, ‘10 Things I Hate About You’. Save Ferris are back, after 15 years, they are making their long-awaited return to the music scene with a brand-new EP.

Opening track ‘Anything’ exudes all the traits of a Save Ferris signature peppy tune- bright, colourful and dramatic, it’s like they’ve never been gone. Rapid running guitar keeps the speed of the track like a constant treadmill rush. They blast us with lush rich sounds then slow down to a brief breather of slick reggae infused groove. Elastic springy bass and perky warm brass blow triumphantly filling out the sound. Powell’s vocals are compelling and sweet yet powerful, it’s an instant pick me up. I love the running rush of blood to the head that Save Ferris tracks give you. It’s fun with humorous lyrics “My cat thinks you’re the shit.” and ridiculously bouncy – what’s not to like. There is brass for god sake brass! Your not going to get a bigger more spirited sound than that. It made my day.

Stream ‘Anything’ below