Colm O’Mahony and Jackie O’Mahony performed an acoustic set for Our Indie Buddie Sessions.
Colm O’Mahony & The Hot Touches are a Rock ‘n’ Roll band from Killarney Co.Kerry, Ireland. Their self-titled debut album, featuring eight all original songs, was released on June 5, 2020. The album is an examination of life by way of rock ‘n’ roll. With eight original songs, each written by O’Mahony, it explores issues such as love, loss, betrayal & defiance. The band have recently released their new single ‘Preacher’s Daughter’, taken off that album,
Colm O’Mahony & The Hot Touches’ songs are filled with wonderful heartfelt melodies, rich instrumentation and emotive lyrics. This striped back performance gives us a chance to see some of the bands beautiful indie tunes through an acoustic lens that highlights the sweet infectious melodies, Colm’s warm vocals and the talent this band have to offer. It’s a real treat.
Bio: Colm O’Mahony & The Hot Touches are a Rock ‘n’ Roll band from Killarney Co.Kerry, Ireland. Their self-titled debut album, featuring eight all original songs, was released on June 5, 2020. The album is an examination of life by way of rock ‘n’ roll. With eight original songs, each written by O’Mahony, it explores issues such as love, loss, betrayal & defiance. The band have released their new single ‘Preacher’s Daughter’, taken off that album,
Track: Preacher’s Daughter
Why We Like It: The band take their passionate songwriting and spread it over a powerful and evocative backdrop. With warm guitars jangling through steady rhythms and soft keys, the song has a glowing sun-kissed atmosphere with a rock undertone. Boasting an upbeat tempo, smooth, dreamy melody and emotive rasped vocals, this expression of youth, love and freedom is a sublime example of the compelling musicianship of Colm O’Mahony & The Hot Touches. ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ is a joy to listen to.
Bio: Love Crumbs is a folk-rock and Americana group based in Massachusetts. Known for blending poignant lyrics with evocative vocal storytelling. Their debut single, “Cavalcades,” received critical acclaim from celebrated outlets such as Adobe and Teardrops, Postcard Elba, and Obscure Sound.
Track: Ellipses
Why We Like It: It’s a lush and energetic tune brimming with rich and beautifully arranged instrumentation. The band blends warm Americana through hearty acoustic guitar and rhythmic bounces, while elegant piano surges with jazz hues between graceful strings. Teaming lush harmonies with folk melodies, this song is laced in intertwined arrangements that is simply awe-inspiring. Showcasing a powerful chorus filled with ethereal guitars and punchy drums, Love Crumbs present a catchy emotive tune that boasts their refined and mesmerising musicianship.
Bio: Since the release of his debut EP ‘Astronaut Complex’, Alt Bloom has accumulated over 29 Million total streams, been featured in Billboard, American Songwriter, F L A U N T, among others, and released a hit collaboration with LA rapper gnash with “text talk touch.” Last year while in quarantine, Alt Bloom opted to find new ways to connect with his audience when the rest of the world was shutting down — whether it was putting out acoustic tracks and unreleased music on Soundcloud or hosting ‘Tribe Tuesdays’ on his Instagram and TikTok.
Track: Fly Away
Why We Like It: It’s a catchy new song. Alt Bloom presents a cheery tune surging with positivity and his unmistakable infectious pop sound, Jaunty guitars inject warm tones between soft electronic flurries and energetic beats to create a dynamic and vibrant soundscape for listeners to indulge in while radiant glimmers on electric guitar and Alt Bloom’s smooth vocals chime throughout, gently guiding the listener to the exuberant chorus. The track is an uplifting ode to the moments where we all need to break free. Alt Bloom uses adrenaline rushing melodies, vibrant instrumentation and enthusiastic lyrics to capture this message superbly. ‘Fly Away’ is a charming spark of joy.
Bio: Alt-pop act Saige launched onto the Irish music scene in 2020, and despite just a few months and four singles under her belt (Soothe Me, Ultraviolence, Late Nights, Mama) Saige has already established herself as a force to be reckoned with within the industry. Hailing from Co.Wexford, the singer/songwriter, studied in BIMM and cut her teeth gigging Dublin’s music circuit while developing her unique sound. ‘What Should I Write’ is Saige’s 5th single, taken from her upcoming debut EP.
Track: What Should I Write
Why We Like It: It’s a delicate tune that boasts the mature and earnest songwriting of Saige. Enveloped within a reverb guitar melody, the track has a hazy, almost dreamlike tone. A nostalgic bittersweet melody plays atop a delicate soundscape and is greatly enhanced by the artist’s expressive and mesmerising vocals. Saige’s strong, soothing voice anchors the listener within the song and showcases a musical depth, control and beauty that is simply divine. ‘What Should I Write’ is quite the timeless number that gives listeners a keyhole glimpse into the musical talent that is Saige.
Watch the lyric video for ‘What Should I Write’ below
Ali Tommis
Genre: Singer-songwriter
Bio : Singer-songwriter Ali Tommis has released his new single ‘Make It Better’.Being born into a family of musicians, Tommis was surrounded by music from a young age and began playing piano at the age of three, leading to his passion for writing music at the age of 17.‘Make It Better’ was made during the first lockdown and is about the struggles of being a musician. It is the first song Ali released that he recorded on his laptop as he couldn’t get to the studio due to the pandemic. Ali plays all the instruments and the song was mixed and mastered remotely by Al Groves and Loic Gaillard at The Motor Museum recording studio in Liverpool.
Track: Make It Better
Why We Like It: It’s a cinematic piano-led gem that oozes the emotive and potent songwriting of Ali Tommis. Tommis creates a rock ballad that packs an emotional punch. The song is beautifully arranged with a melancholic piano melody backed by a steady beat and soft atmospherics. As the track builds in intensity Tommis injects electric guitar pines into the soundscape that lifts the song to its dynamic crescendo. Tommis’ rasped rock hued vocals exude emotion and tenderness as he croons and exclaims over the passionate melody. ‘Make It Better’ is a hair-raising and utterly compelling experience that showcases the artist’s mature and captivating sound. Press play and enjoy.
