Category Archives: Takeover

Event News: Cultures Takeover

Cultures will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Friday at 8.00 pm

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Bridging the gap between alt-rock and indie pop, Greater Manchester’s Cultures have been plying their trade across the region for the last four years, and their intelligent and idiosyncratic brand of indie has been turning heads and picking up traction ever since. With an equal focus on both head and heart within their lyricism, the band have succeeded in elevating themselves head and shoulders above their contemporaries, something that has afforded the band high profile support slots across some of Manchester’s most iconic venues, including Germany’s Giant Rooks at Night & Day Café, and Marsicans at The Deaf Institute – a venue the band have since gone on to headline in front of a rapturous audience, cementing themselves as one of Manchester’s most promising new bands.

Cultures have a vibrant indie sound doused in passionate songwriting and infectious melodies. Combining sweet synth-pop with rousing indie rock, Cultures’ songs flow with a breathtaking wall of sound. The band blend their indie charm with sublime musicianship to create an irresistible soundscape sure to have you bopping and singing along in no time. Cultures have a bright future ahead of them – really looking forward to this takeover.

You can stream Culture’s new single ‘Ghost’ below 


Author : Danu

Event News : Soda Blonde Takeover

Soda Blonde will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Wednesday at 6.00 pm

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For our final live takeover of the year Indie Buddie favourites Soda Blonde will perform on our Facebook and Instagram 

Soda Blonde emerged from the ashes of internationally acclaimed band Little Green Cars; whose debut album saw them sky rocket to number one in the Irish album charts. Fronted by singer-songstress Faye O’Rourke, Adam O’Regan (keys and guitar), Donagh Seaver O’Leary (bass) and Dylan Lynch (drums). 

Soda Blonde have a captivating alternative pop sound which exudes sultry tones and  deft melodic wizardry. The band are a talented bunch to get excited about. 

You can stream Soda Blonde’s new single ‘Love Me World’ below 


Author : Danu

Event News : Liam Geddes Takeover

Liam Geddes will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Friday at 8.00 pm

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Dublin based multi instrumentalist and singer songwriter Liam Geddes has released his new song ‘Christmas In Bed’. His previous single ‘I’m Hers’ has passed 230k streams completely independently and Geddes has amassed over 88k monthly listeners.

Geddes creates infectious indie pop tunes. His songs are rich and full of vibrant soundscapes and intricate musicianship which compliments the warm soothing tone of his vocals. Looking forward to this takeover.

Stream Liam Geddes’ new single ‘Christmas In Bed’ below 


Author : Danu

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

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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

Event News : Sam Wickens Takeover

Sam Wickens will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Saturday at 8.00pm

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Sam Wickens is an Indie singer songwriter from Bangor, County Down. The NI Music prize nominee has released his new single ‘Strange.24’ along with a deeply reflective video that encapsulates Sam’s battle with mental illness.

Wickens is a passionate performer and exceptional instrumentalist with a talent for writing poignant and captivating songs. This is a takeover not to be missed.  

You can stream Sam Wickens new single ‘Strange.24’ below 


Author : Danu

Event News : Kill ‘Em Charlie Takeover

Kill ‘Em Charlie will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Friday at 8.00 pm

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Hailing from Tipperary, Kill ‘Em Charlie are a five piece indie rock outfit. Newly re-imagined and taking their sound to blistering new heights, the band have recently released their new EP, ‘I Hope This Works for You (‘Cause it Does for Me)’.

 Kill ‘Em Charlie have a tight, melodious sound which radiates slick guitar lines and infectious hooks. Showcasing clever songwriting and deft musicianship the five piece blend sweet melodies with blistering indie superbly to create a sound that is refined and exhilarating.  This takeover is sure to be a blast.

You can stream Kill ‘Em Charlie’s new EP ‘I Hope This Works for You (‘Cause it Does for Me)’ below 


Author : Danu

Event News : Rachel Grace Takeover

Rachel Grace will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Saturday at 8.00 pm

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Rachel Grace is a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has been creating music from a very young age. At 13, she released her debut album and now at 18, she has just recently won the Four Star Pizza, Star Nation competition. Along the way she has also supported established Irish musicians such as Wallis Bird, Brian Deady, Don Mescal and Paddy Casey. She has also played a number of festivals including Vantastival & Electric Picnic.

Grace is a diverse and engaging performer who blends genres to suit her wonderful emotive style. Her mesmerising vocals showcase a warmth and maturity beyond her years, as do the passionate and well crafted tunes she writes. Grace stops time when she sings and her soulful songs and dreamy melodies are a joy to listen to. 

You can stream Rachel Grace’s new single ‘Cry Me An Ocean’ below 


Author : Danu

Event News – John Hynes Takeover

John Hynes will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Friday at 8.00 pm

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Hailing from Co. Kildare with a sound that hovers close to the baroque pop and tender folk-rock of Roy Orbison and Glen Campbell, John Hynes songs are a storyboard for hopeless romantics and hopeless romances. His songwriting explores the grey areas of life and love, where the good and bad reside uncomfortably side-by-side. John’s previous singles reached No.1 on the RTE Radio 1 airplay chart and received plays on Today FM, Lyric FM, 4FM, Radio Nova, and a host of regionals.

John Hynes has a soothing warm voice. His poetic, moving lyrics and sweet melodies make for a wonderful listening experience. There is passion and emotion oozing from each of his catchy songs. His tender vocals and heartwarming rich melodies are irresistible. This live stream is going to be sublime.

You can stream John Hynes’ single ‘The Glory’ below


Author : Danu

Event News : RACHEL Takeover

RACHEL will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Saturday at 8.00 pm

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RACHEL is a singer-songwriter from Mayo whose musical journey started at the young age of twelve writing original music while learning the guitar and banjo. She has performed, and competed in RTÉ’s televised ‘All-Ireland Talent Show’ and reached the final of the local talent competition. In 2019, she released her first single ‘Down Low’ which reached the number one spot in Ireland’s iTunes Charts.

RACHEL has a diverse and rich sound. She blends pop with some country tones and dark electronics to create a warm and rich soundscape for the listener to indulge in. Her unique rasped vocals surge emotion and subtle power into her catchy melodically lush tracks. RACHEL is an artist to keep an eye on.

You can stream RACHEL’s single ‘Show Me’ below

https://open.spotify.com/track/5jjIg4QtWTfNw9ZeBfNo9J?si=Vgaphqs6QyiD-HcSdR21EQ


Author : Danu

Event News : TV People Live Takeover

TV People will takeover our Instagram and Facebook for a live stream on Friday at 8.00 pm

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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


Author : Danu