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Worth A Listen – Honey Lung

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Honey Lung

Honey Lung have released their new single ‘Be My Friend’. Newly-signed to the cult indie label Big Scary Monsters (American Football, Martha, Orchards), ‘Be My Friend’ marks the first offering from the band this year as their plans begin to take shape, with a London headliner and several festival appearances already lined up over the coming months.The shoegazers have spent the last two years mastering the live circuit, combining JAWS and Basement tour supports with notable festival slots at the likes of SXSW, Reading & Leeds, Latitude and The Great Escape.

With guitars whirring through a scuzzy grunge backdrop ‘Be My Friend’ announces Honey Lung’s return with raw refined beauty. A sun kissed daydream melody melts effortlessly upon the effervescent backdrop with a shoegaze tonality while the sweet coos and deep gravel on vocals provide character and charm. The glistening melody on guitar weaves and coils zealously between the pummeling drums to create a clamorous fuzz-filled indie-rock foundation that is utterly thrilling. The band presents a tight and sun speckled track overflowing with rich, vibrant, blistering instrumentation. With the perfect bitter sweet ratio ‘Be My Friend’ is a triumphant return. 

Discussing the ideas behind their new single, Batten explained: “Lyrically Be My Friend makes a joke of trying to impress someone you admire. We wanted it to be an ironic song that pokes fun at awkward social situations and the funny ways we act just to be liked or feel accepted”.

Stream ‘Be My Friend’ below 

https://soundcloud.com/honeylung/be-my-friend


Author : Danu

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

Worth A Listen – Under Starling

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Under Starling

Under Starling are back with their new single ‘Quasar (3C 273)’ Under Starling are an alternative rock band from Waterford formed by brothers Danny and Tommy Dunford, Stephen Keating and Colin Drummey.They released their debut single, Far Be It From Me, in August 2018 which was followed by an independent Irish tour hitting the core Irish music scene and rallying fans across the college demographic.The band have been gigging and releasing music for 5 years under a former title of Cider Wasps – this was changed to Under Starling during summer 2018 as the band entered a new chapter in their lives.The previous project saw 2 EP releases both titled ‘Here’ and ‘Ethereal’ which included singles such as ‘Lunasa’ and ‘Hummingbird’ which were picked up by national radio stations. Their live shows are known to have a popular chaotic energy as they invoke a range of emotions from their fans.

‘Quasar (3C 273)’ is a beautifully crafted emotive display from Under Starling. With grand production and heart gripping tension that builds superbly with every note and expressive progression.The heartfelt vocals are equally powerful and tender. With a chorus destined for arena sing alongs, massive crescendo and utterly gripping space-rock elements Under Starling has created one hair raising rock gem.The swirling ethereal soundscapes rush and flicker between a pulsing beat as the band cultivate this track beautifully with lush harmonies and twinkling guitars.The erupting chorus bursts into a million fragments of scintillation as the rich rhythm, swirling sonics and mesmerising textures create a magical quality that is vibrant, kinetic and so moving you could cry, laugh, sing and dance all at once with this majestic beautiful track. 

Stream ‘Quasar (3C 273)’ below 


Author : Danu

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Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Glass Violet

Bristol indie rock band Glass Violet have released their new single ‘Over the Moor’. In March, 2019, the band released demo track ‘North Sentinel Island’ which was followed by self produced debut single ‘Chemicals’ on August 16th. Both tracks have received air play on BBC Radio Bristol and Amazing Radio.

‘Over the Moor’ is an exhilarating rush of indie rock that whirlwinds with relentless stamina. Glass Violet blast their anthemic indie rock with invigorating guitar riffs and pummeling drums to create an ethereal atmosphere filled with adrenaline and vigor. With a driving elastic bass and gripping melody this mammoth track is an indie explosion of dramatic musicianship. The track rushes through with heart-racing intensity as the soaring guitars, twinkling intricacies and meticulous layering make this track a huge fist pump anthem which is sure to be epic live.

About the track the band said : “It’s a song about ends and starts and how different phases of life often pass you by without you noticing it’s happened. Its about the desire for finding a certain fire within new beginnings. “

Stream ‘Over the Moor’ below 

https://soundcloud.com/user-218551104/over-the-moor


Author : Danu

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Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Skyfever

Photo Credit : Ray Keogh

Dublin alternative rock band Skyfever have released their new single ‘Keep Pounding’.This scorching slice of rock roars into the ears with relentless stamina as Skyfever present their mammoth sound in all its glory. Searing guitars gash through pulverising drums as an epic catchy chorus and powerful vocals dominate throughout. It’s an instant rush of motivational adrenaline and vigor. This band wrestle your ears with scorching rock laced in swagger and might as the brawny rhythm pounds though your body. Made to play as loud as possible Skyfever whack out another potent number with ‘Keep Pounding’.

Stream ‘Keep Pounding’ below 


Author : Danu

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Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Alexis Kings

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Alexis Kings have released their new single ‘Surrender’.The three piece comprising of Brendan Aherne (Vocals), Sam Privett (Lead Guitar) and Fabio Bocca (Drums) have previously received support from Radio X’s John Kennedy and Huw Stevens on Radio 1, and have performed on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch and BBC London’s Gaby Roslin show. Alexis Kings debut single ‘Squire’ reached the Top 10 in several Spotify streaming charts and playlists, garnering attention from the heart of Australia’s top radio networks to the Los Angeles music scene. The band have surpassed a million streams on Spotify, with listeners in 77 countries, while their excellent videos for ‘Velvet’ and ‘Addict’ are racking up the numbers on YouTube.

‘Surrender’ is a funky glimpse of Alexis Kings’ uptempo chic musicianship. With slinky guitar lines slithering through a groove entwined bass this track has an instant strut quality. The band trade in their sun soaked sweet melodic guitar for a light classy flirtation while the steady buoyant drums bubble through the foundation. With Aherne’s velvety rasp on vocals and vibrant melty melody Alexis Kings have created a shimmering feel good gem soaked in cool suave tones and rich rhythms. 

About the track Brendan Aherne comments: “We wanted to start writing songs that resonated with our electric audiences and live set. This song in particular felt like a good start, the melodies are reminiscent of an old school R&B record and it’s very bass and beat driven. Lyrically, Surrender is a typical subconscious commentary of someone depicting their frustration at ‘late night feelings’ and essentially falling short in their attempt at playing hard to get. We recorded and produced the track by ourselves. We wanted to really distinguish ourselves sonically with the next few singles, and there’s no better way than to take complete control of the process.”

You can catch Alexis Kings live at :

Jan 30 Liverpool Jacaranda

Jan 31 Manchester Factory251

Feb 1 Birmingham Scruffy Murphys

Feb 6 Brighton Hope & Ruin

Feb 7 Cardiff Fuel

Feb 8 London Brixton Jamm

Stream ‘Surrender’ below 


Author : Danu

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Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Tame Impala

Tame Impala have released their new single ‘Lost In Yesterday’. This is the fourth single to be released from their fourth studio album, ‘The Slow Rush’ set for release on February 14th. This number sees Kevin Parker examine time’s distorting effect on memories. To date Parker has shared 3 tracks off ‘The Slow Rush’, ‘Posthumous Forgiveness’, ‘It Might Be Time’, and, ‘Borderline’. The Slow Rush was recorded between Los Angeles and Parker’s studio in his hometown of Fremantle, Australia. The twelve tracks were recorded, produced and mixed by Parker.

‘Lost In Yesterday’ is an immersing, timeless, nostalgic, disco hued gem. The elegant soundscapes create a lulling quality as Parker’s sweet toned vocals coo the dreamy melody. With an elastic bass groove weaving and wiggling between snappy beats and electronic sparkles the track has an infectious absorbing effect on the mind. The entire makeup of the track flows with a silky/grainy texture like soft sand running through your fingers. Tame Impala create an elusive smooth fluid-like tune with rich wonderful ripples provided by the sublime bass. The prismatic glimmering electronics wisp and flurry about the track with a feathery lightness that provides an 80’s tinged lustre. With a pop smudged chorus and foot tapping charm Tame Impala make sure this pearly delight isn’t leaving your head any time soon. 

Stream ‘Lost In Yesterday’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music, PostPop, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen This Week Comes From Nerves

Dublin based three piece noisy post pop band Nerves have released their new single ‘Glasshouse’. This biting track showcases the bands adept ability to create tense explosive soundscapes with frenetic destructive undertones. The refined competence to which Nerves’ display this skill is something to be admired. Sharp raw guitars relentlessly rip and slice through the thick agitated atmosphere while the bass chaotically slaps and rumbles with fiery endurance throughout. Building to a massive chorus and frenzied crescendo aggressive vocals spit venom and disgust against a harsh, dizzying soundscape dripping in distortion and acid. It’s complete anarchy crammed into a rapid four minute track. Utterly savage and thrilling this dark fizzing concoction is a sublime assault on the senses by Nerves.

About the track the band said : “Lyrically the song is an outcry against toxic masculinity and its effects on young Irish men and brings up various themes such as fatherhood, Irish education, our drinking culture and religion.”

Stream ‘Glasshouse’ below


Author : Danu

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Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Bright Orange Spectacle

Bright Orange Spectacle have released their new single ‘I Struggle to Communicate’. The north-London four piece comprised of Charlie Sinclair, George LePage, Kyle Torode and Darcy Calton, burst onto the scene early 2019 with their first single ‘She Could Do Better’. They have have two successful sold out London shows with fans and taste-makers alike eagerly awaiting new material. The self-proclaimed ‘millennium glam’ rockers have been self-producing their tracks since the get-go – taking their DIY ethos from the bedroom to the stage.

‘I Struggle to Communicate’ is a light stomping of precise indie as Bright Orange Spectacle smear a dash of glam rock into their swagger steeped sound. With confident gritty guitar riffs the band announce the track with a raw edge and charming flamboyance. The punchy rhythm shuffles its way through with foot tapping relentless stamina while the smooth catchy melody and charismatic vocals buoyantly dance and cruise along the bubbling backdrop. The band layer the track superbly to create joyful cheery moments of shimmering key hops and pop sensibilities with a Bright Orange Spectacle twist to create a satisfying finger-clicking good number to immerse yourself in.

 On creating the track Charlie added: “We live in a time where everyone has to be a social commentator. It’s not necessarily a bad thing but it leads to a certain amount of pressure for bands to make very grand political statements from day one. I kept sitting down to write that song and eventually this came out.It’s just a lot of honesty about my own lack of understanding towards our correct cultural climate. We live in a time where information is so readily available, yet I still feel like I know nothing. Things are bad, obviously things are bad, but that’s about all I know-and that’s fucking depressing. So ‘I Struggle To Communicate’ is just a reaction to my own ignorance and a personal call to arms for me to better facilitate myself with knowledge.”

Stream ‘I Struggle to Communicate’ below


Author : Danu

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

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From The Gallerys

Photo Credit : Briony Graham-Rudd

Kent alternative rock band The Gallerys have released their new single ‘On the Other Side’. The song was written by Craig Barden, arranged by The Gallerys, recorded at Squarehead Studios in Sittingbourne, Kent. It was engineered and mixed by James Simpson, and mastered by Kristofer Harris.

‘On the Other Side’ is a sweet slice of indie rock with 60’s elements and luscious sounds. The soft melody melts beautifully on a blustery backdrop of blistering guitars and punchy drums as The Gallerys weave edged raw indie rock into their exquisite melodious musicianship. With delicate harmonies creating a doo-wop candy floss texture the track creates a rose-tinted glow and cheery effect. With lyrics about forgetting your problems by having a good time ‘On the Other Side’ is a dreamy number filled with the illusion of hope and optimism. With a shredding rock ‘n‘ roll solo and edged harsh undertone The Gallerys keep the track fresh and instantly likeable.

About the track the band said “ ‘On the Other Side’ is an alternative indie rock track written about forgetting your problems by having a good time. the ‘Other Side’ is that place we all know and feel when we’ve had a few drinks and feel invincible. When we’re in that good place we have a ‘rosy gaze’ on and forget about all the problems and issues of our everyday lives but we’re actually just ‘living in the land of lies.’’

Stream ‘On The Other Side’ below 


Author : Danu

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Worth A Listen

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

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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