Following the release of their debut album,’Small Talk’, Soda Blonde are back with a special stripped-back EP, ‘I Still Have Feelings for You’, via Velveteen Records. The EP features four beautiful, never-before-heard versions of four tracks from the album. All four band members of Soda Blonde (Faye O’Rourke, guitarist Adam O’Regan, drummer Dylan Lynch and bassist Donagh Seaver-O’Leary) are seasoned musicians, despite their youth. They have been playing together since their early teens, with their previous band –the internationally renowned Little Green Cars, whose seminal debut album skyrocketed to number one on the Irish album charts. 

‘I Still Have Feelings for You’ presents a new facet to Soda Blonde’s exquisite sound. Featuring the single version of  ‘I Still Have Feelings for You’ and swoon-worthy string versions of ‘Tiny Darkness’ and ‘Choices’, the band create a lush listening experience while highlighting the richness and warmth of O’Rourke’s vocals ( her subtle vibrato floods the melodies with incomparable passion and emotion ). The deftly placed strings within ‘Tiny Darkness’ and ‘Choices’ exudes elegance and a cinematic effect that enhances the tracks poignant lyrical content while at the same time highlighting the diversity within the band’s musicianship. An early demo of ‘Swimming Through the Night’ strips back the dark disco soundscapes we know from the album version. The track is an absolute gem to the ears that oozes ethereal synths, chiming guitars and intricate rhythms. This version sees the band brood within the tracks delicate soundscapes allowing the earworm melody to take the main focus. 

Just when you think you can’t love these songs anymore Soda Blonde waltz in and lather our ears in a new and glorious way to enjoy their tunes. Press play, sit back and enjoy.

Stream ‘I Still Have Feelings for You’ below 

Author: Danu