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Royal Blood ‘Typhoons’

Photo Credit :  Mads Perch

British rock duo Royal Blood have released ‘Typhoons,’ the title track from their upcoming album set for release on April 30th.  After two UK #1 albums, 2 million album sales, and an array of international acclaim Royal Blood returned last year with their first instalment from the upcoming album ‘Trouble’s Coming‘. The track received 20 million streams, a premiere as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record, and a run on Radio 1’s A-list. It landed on the cover of Spotify’s flagship global rock playlist ROCK THIS and earned alternative radio support and media attention across the globe.

‘Typhoons’ is a slick fuzz-filled anthem swarmed in the swaggered rock bravado Royal Blood do so well. Dripping in strut-worthy panache, the track kicks off with Mike Kerr’s slinky riffage which meanders through Ben Thatcher’s agile drumming. Kerr sings about being trapped and lost within his mind, “My thoughts becoming parasites. That live to keep me terrified”. His luring vocals slip into sweet falsetto for the mammoth chorus as the track spirals into the controlled chaos Royal Blood are know for.

The duo gloss their raging rock in disco hue’s while the groove infested rhythm brazenly shimmers through the tracks heavy rhythmic stomps and biting hi-hats. Royal Blood has taken the volcanic energy of their self-titled debut, refined it down with a sprinkle of dance-rock to lighten the mix, to create a thrilling swagger-soaked banger. The duo have created an intense, luring number ready for repeat plays. Looking forward to the new album.

Stream ‘Typhoons’ below

https://open.spotify.com/track/6BsZx9FarJrLddTNu2k6pU


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Dead Manifest ‘Blood’

Tallaght hard-rock trio Dead Manifest have released their new single ‘Blood’. No beginners to the Dublin rock scene, Dead Manifest have been playing music together, on and off, for ten years. The band consists of Aaron Nestor (vocals & guitar), Andy Rudd (bass), and Cathal Cullivan (drums). 

Consumed in a vigorous concoction of metal, grunge, and alternative rock, ‘Blood’ boasts Dead Manifest’s refined and impressive musicianship. The track is a mammoth of slick, frenzied instrumentation as the trio take harsher elements of their music and blend these aspects with strong melodies to create a fantastic ruthless sound that is catchy as hell and utterly invigorating.

A raw bassline runs rampant through the track’s beefy foundation as Nestor’s vocals curdle and scream throughout unabated by the maelstrom of aggressive riffs and pummeling drums which rise and fall with each verse and chorus.The listener is simply left in awe and inspired by the brazen instrumentation and deft production within this thrilling single.

Dripping in dark melodic grunge, this raucous track is a prime example of the all consuming sound of Dead Manifest. Love it.

Stream ‘Blood’ below


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

MYTH ‘Oh, La’

Dublin band MYTH have released their new single ‘Oh, La’. Enclosed within a powerful alternative rock wrapping ‘Oh, La’ presents the expansive and blossoming sound of MYTH. Exuding innocence and emotion; delicate guitars and fluttering taps on drums expand from the tracks beginning; slowly layering until the expressive chorus kicks in. The chorus gives way to a sinister soundscape of crashing guitars, surging bass lines and rumbling drums briefly broken by a lamenting violin melody. This contrast within the songs rich, ominous and flourishing sound is a marvel to behold and creates biting suspense and a cinematic ambiance that is spine-chilling and simply wonderful. Alex Webb’s powerful vocals add to this effect as she haunts the song’s dark and eerie soundscape. Not overwhelmed by the swirling instrumental backdrop, she holds her own, as if commanding the musical maelstrom to surround her voice in a complimentary display of grandeur. ‘Oh, La’ is a wonderfully expressive and enthralling track from MYTH. There is something bewitching about this band’s sound and ‘Oh, La’ highlights this superbly.

Stream ‘Oh,La’ below


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

VLLNS ‘I Fade Away’

Dublin alternative rock band VLLNS are due to release their third single of 2020, titled ‘I Fade Away’, on New Year’s Eve. The track was recorded by Dan Doherty in Darklands Recording Studio in Dublin and was mastered by Pete Maher in London.

Slick, gritty and riding on a wave of exhilarating alternative rock ‘I Fade Away’ is a powerful display of VLLNS exciting sound.These guys have some serious talent. A rumbling drum foundation creates a body grooving soundscape while piercing guitar pines with an ethereal quality over a thunderous rhythmic section. The song gains momentum with each verse as the band lure you down a dark rabbit hole of kinetic alternative rock. Ominous riffs slice through the songs heavy atmosphere as the band ferment and craft the track superbly draping their intensified wall of sound in sensual bass embellishments and nimble guitar work right up to the bloodthirsty crescendo. ‘I Fade Away’ is a thrilling riff heavy new single from VLLNS marking them as a band to keep an eye on. Looking forward to hearing more from these guys.

About the track the band said “ The track draws inspiration from the realisation that life is a limited resource, and from how our youth and innocence can be so suddenly pulled from under our feet when we first come face to face with death.”

‘I Fade Away’ is set for release on New Year’s Eve for more you can follow VLLNS on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/VLLNSOfficial/


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, New Music

Jason Payne & The Black Leather Riders ‘Waking The Damned’

Jason Payne & The Black Leather Riders has released his new song ‘Waking The Damned’. London based metal artist Jason Payne has taken 2020 to embark on a new journey in the form of  ‘Jason Payne & The Black Leather Riders’, a culmination and reincarnation of his strongest rock compositions, with numerous releases ready and waiting. Jason Payne’s musical journey began at age 9, developing his musicianship for over a decade and solidifying his musical experience through years of rigorous practice! Between 2017 and 2020, Jason fronted the British rock outfit Louzada on guitar and vocals, achieving over 300,000 streams across Spotify & YouTube and amassing thousands of worldwide fans, all through a modest discography of just one single, and one EP.

An alternative soaked blast of nu-metal, ‘Waking The Damned’ is an explosive and powerful new song from Jason Payne & The Black Leather Riders. Shrouded in dark tones with crashing guitars, heavy bass lines and pummelling drums, the track is a mighty force to be reckoned with as Paynes’s growly vocals carry the song’s emotion and grit.A song of freedom and exploration Payne uses nu-metal dynamics to create a euphoric and adrenaline inducing atmosphere as the track ventures from luring verses to explosive choruses. With 90’s alternative rock elements and tight raw soundscapes ‘ ‘Waking The Damned’ is a thrilling new single from Jason Payne & The Black Leather Riders.

About the track Payne said “Waking the Damned is about being reborn and celebrating the birth of something new – the beginning of my career.”  

Stream Waking the Damned’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Garage Rock, indie rock, New Music

Bullet Girl ‘Panic 2020’

Dublin based noise punks Bullet Girl delve into new musical territory with the release of their garage rock inspired new single ‘Panic 2020’. Bullet Girl are guitarist Dylan Keenan, singer Aaron Doyle, bassist Tony Keyes and drummer Noel Dempsey.Like many bands this year, they had high hopes for 2020, especially with regards to live shows. An all Ireland tour was booked, a slot at Aiken’s Eastbound had been secured, their debut performance at Electric Picnic and they were on course to sell out their first headline show at Thomas House. While all of this was evidently cancelled, Bullet Girl still managed to put out four singles, a handful of live performances and three music videos. In January, they begin work on their debut album and plan to tour a live show around Ireland and the UK. One that they’ve been working on since early this year.

‘Panic 2020’ is a swaggering track which slips from chic, cruising rock n roll to anarchy-driven garage rock while maintaining the powerful and refined musicianship of Bullet Girl. The track creeps in on a laid back shimmy rhythm with an elastic bass groove weaving playfully between a buoyant drum progression as the band ease you into a false sense of charm, security and boppy lightness. The sense of breezy, sunny day fun twists, changes and becomes muggy and asphyxiating for the chorus. The song unravels becoming more harsh and frenzied as the crashing guitars explode into the pummeling drums to create a chaotic wall of sound. The prance on vocals ventures from a swaggered charm to screams and gravely exclaims as the track reaches it’s frenzied crescendo. The skillful shift from cool nonchalance to utter turmoil is masterful as the band present their most engaging and thrilling song to date. Love it.

The song’s mantra “We’re just sensitive people after all..” has now taken on a new meaning for the year that 2020 represents. Here’s what the band have to say about it: “This song has been around exactly a year now, we were reflecting on the year that was ahead and predicting what the new decade might hold. We recorded this song live in our studio on one of the hottest day’s of the year – we literally couldn’t breathe in that room. That claustrophobic, sweaty effect definitely seeped into the final recording – unintentional but fitting.”

Stream ‘Panic 2020’ below


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Echoviolet ‘City Of Impunity’

Bradford based alternative indie rock band Echoviolet are set to release their new single ‘City Of Impunity’ on 18th of December. Comprised of James, Rowan, Charlotte and George, the band are currently in the MASrecords program and will be releasing four new tracks over the next few months.  

Dark, gritty and steeped in chilling instrumentation, ‘City Of Impunity’ displays Echoviolet’s refined and thrilling musicianship in all its glory. The track has an epic 80’s rock hue with soaring guitars and dark wild undertones. Ominous vocals whisper and haunt through a punchy drum foundation as the track relentlessly maintains an enticing driving force throughout. As the sharp guitar slices through the thick muggy soundscape the song builds becoming more dynamic and animated for the catchy chorus. The quartet craft this track wonderfully as they create frantic moments of alternative rock between creeping haunting elements to provide an utterly thrilling and intoxicating new single to indulge in.

‘City Of Impunity’ is set for release on December 18th for more you can follow Echoviolet on Facebook here 

https://www.facebook.com/echovioletuk/


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, indie rock, New Music

MAUVE ‘Branches‘

London/Cambridge rock band MAUVE have released their new single ‘Branches‘ which is taken from their recently released EP of the same name.The band comprised of Steve Campbell (Guitar/Vox), Leuan Smith (Bass/Vox), Ben Smith (Drums) formed through Gumtree in 2018 and have 2 EP’s to their name, countless shows and sessions/features on Punktastic, BBC Introducing and disorder TV.

‘Branches‘ is a powerful display of alternative rock as MAUVE deliver their exhilarating wall of sound through an explosive and passionate number. The track travels on a jogging bass line as the band create tension for the verses before unleashing a lightning strike of a chorus. Capturing the frustrations of being a band during the pandemic, lyrically it tackles inner struggles but also wider subjects such as climate change through adrenaline inducing soundscapes and tight instrumentation. The soaring guitars swarm around punchy drums and a kinetic bass foundation while Campbell’s warm expressive vocals carry the catchy vocal line with confidence and emotive strength. Well crafted and refined ‘Branches’ is an expressive force to be reckoned with.

Watch the video for ‘Branches’ below


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, indie rock, New Music

Pilots ‘We Shall Overcome’

Alt-rock band Pilots have released their debut single ‘We Shall Overcome’.A song for the times, the message within this release is that ‘we shall overcome’ despite the current uncertainty. Written before the pandemic however, this track is strangely prophetic.

Uplifting and anthemic ‘We Shall Overcome’ is a dynamic debut single from Pilots. Laced in sharp nimble guitar work the track has an epic soundscape driven by ominous undertones and deep vocals. The band builds the track superbly creating an intense and muggy atmosphere while the bright catchy chorus exudes fist pumping energy. The track has a classic 80’s rock vibe and boasts a catchy shredding guitar solo and driving rhythmic section. ‘We Shall Overcome’ is a raw, well crafted track oozing refined musicianship. Looking forward to hearing more from Pilots.

Watch the video for ‘We Shall Overcome’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, EP Review, New Music

FIRES. ‘Close Eyes, Deep Breathe, Run’ EP

Dublin-based band FIRES. have released their highly anticipated debut EP ‘Close Eyes, Deep Breathe, Run’. The EP is a six song collection, and the culmination of three years of writing, demoing and recording. The project contains previous singles ‘Forgotten Sons’, ‘All For This’, and ‘Dream’ along with three brand new tracks.FIRES. were formed in 2017 by Michael and Alecksyy. Previously in a band together, the pair have spent three years relentlessly writing songs to hone in on their sound.

Dripping in raw alternative rock ‘Close Eyes, Deep Breathe, Run’ is an instant shot of adrenaline as FIRES. pack the EP with heavy instrumentation and acute songwriting. Coarse guitar riffs slice through each track while the battering drums lay down a thunderous foundation. The ground shaking wall of sound in ‘Change Your Mind’ and ‘A Life Worth Living’ could summon the dead as the band flesh out their passionate and powerful musicianship. Utilizing jabbing riffs, frantic synths and a tight rhythm the EP is a satisfying listening experience. Though the songs pack a punch the band’s lyrical content contains emotive and tender nuances as they deal with themes such as loss, grief, and self-esteem while curdling crescendos convey the conflicting despair and emotion through frantic spirals on guitars; ‘Dream’ is a prime example of this.

‘Close Eyes, Deep Breathe, Run’ is a cohesive collection of tracks brimming with blistering instrumentation ready for the bloodthirsty mosh pits. 

Stream ‘Close Eyes, Deep Breathe, Run’ EP below


Author : Danu