Hawke have released their new single ‘Gonna Be Alright’. The young Dublin act was formed in 2018 by two friends in the shadow of the world-famous Guinness Brewery (in the south of the city) and features Richie Power (vocals/keyboards) and Eoghan MacMahon (vocals/guitar). Irish rock legends Aslan quickly declared themselves major fans, with frontman Christy Dignam proclaiming Hawke The Band “the next big thing” to emerge from a country that consistently punches above its weight in terms of quality music.
‘Gonna Be Alright’ is a soaring heartfelt number boasting the refined musicianship of Hawke. The band use a bittersweet melody, smooth vocals and uplifting instrumentation to create a heart-stopping, soothing tune sure to have you swaying and singing along in no time. With warm guitars glittering over a lush blanket of swooning keys and buoyant bright drums, the track soars and sweeps the listener up in a passionate flurry of alternative rock. The track becomes more anthemic and atmospheric as it progresses, reinforcing the uplifting and inspiring nature of the song while the velvety vocals and backing vocal coos exude an easing comfort.
‘Gonna Be Alright’ is a spirited indie rock gem displaying the majestic songwriting and compelling sound of Hawke.
Richie says of the debut track, “We went for an uplifting melancholic anthem with this one. I don’t think lyrically it’s been any more relevant than what it is now during this pandemic – and, with another lockdown being announced, we figured it made sense for us to release it now.”
Bandmate Eoghan continues, “We wrote this song on a warm June afternoon, but at a time when personally I was feeling quite dejected and not in the finest of moods. The last thing I wanted to do was write songs, but we pushed ahead. About an hour later this little baby was written. I think that’s as good an epitome of life as you’ll get. Sometimes you just have to plough forwards, even if life is kicking you in the balls, Eventually it pays off.”
Stream ‘Gonna Be Alright’ below
Author : Danu
