Pauric O’ Meara
Genre : Singer Songwriter
Bio : Pauric O’ Meara is an independent singer songwriter from Co. Tipperary, based in Dublin. He has been making his mark on the Irish music scene for quite a few years. His raw, powerful vocal has been known to grab people’s attention, and his previous work has garnered over 150K on Spotify alone.Through the years, he has performed in many top venues around Ireland supporting bands such as Hermitage Green, Hudson Taylor, Billow Wood, Amazing Apples and HAWK but had a breakthrough year in 2019, with 2 headline shows in Dublin in The Soundhouse and Workman’s Club, as well as making his Electric Picnic Festival debut.
Track: Beacon Call
Why We Like It:This bright buoyant and infectious track floods with O’ Meara’s passionate musicianship as he saturates a warm radiant backdrop in infectious powerful melodies. Highlighting the importance of staying positive through hard times the track is an instant shot of adrenaline and the pick me up we all need. With jaunty guitar strides spreading golden sunshine and scintillation over the punchy drums and an instant rushing wall of sound, O’ Meara provides another dynamic catchy number sure to brighten your day.
You can Follow Pauric O’ Meara on Facebook Here https://www.facebook.com/pauricomusic/
Stream ‘Beacon Call’ below
Rodney Owl
Genre : Alternative
Bio : Originally from Co. Armagh Rodney Owl is the moniker of Galway based artist Mark McConville.He has opened shows for Malojian, Duke Special and Nick Harper, as well as headlining his own stripped-down 2/3 piece shows.Recording of Rodney Owl’s second album is on-going, it’s being released on a song by song basis, 6 songs have been born so far and the 7th single is due soon
Track: Waiting
Why We Like It: It’s quite the sinister number as the foreboding yet innocent piano twinkles around eerie synth pines and raw guitar injections. The track gives off panicked palpitations through the use of pulsing broken beats.With a country twang nestled beneath a soft vocal harmonic and haunting soundscape it’s quite the tantalizing and ominous tune.
You can follow Rodney Owl on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/RodneyOwl/
Stream ‘Waiting’ below
Alex Luca
Genre : Singer songwriter
Bio : Alex Luca returns with his new single ‘House Of Endless Dreams’, the first new music since his 1.6 million streaming, self-released debut track, ‘Only The River’. As self-release debut singles go, and at the tender age of 20, it would be fair to say that most artists could only dream of the reactions his first single received, taking him into many of top frontline Spotify playlists including New Music Friday UK, Most Beautiful Songs In The World, Sweet Soul Sunday and The Stress Buster. His hometown BBC Introducing North West were not to far behind, playing the track several times.
Track: House Of Endless Dreams
Why We Like It: Wisped in soft instrumentation and beautiful songwriting ‘House Of Endless Dreams’ oozes Luca’s passionate and supple musicianship. With ethereal strings gracefully swirling around warm guitars and lush harmonies the track swoons in nostalgic romanticism while Luca’s emotive vocals caress the dreamy melody. The track flows with melancholic bittersweet longing yet the euphoric strings and elegant piano provide an uplifting quality and comfort. Alex Luca’s knack for writing emotive innocent tunes which exude incomparable charm is mesmerising. A joy to listen to.
You can follow Alex Luca on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/alexlucamusic/
Stream ‘House Of Endless Dreams’ below
Crystal Tides
Genre : Indie Pop
Bio : Based in Portsmouth, Crystal Tides are often selling out hometown shows, and they’re also building their loyal following throughout London and other areas surrounding the capital. From headline shows, to supporting the likes of The Snuts, Larkins and even topping the bill at Victorious Festival’s Seaside Stage. As well as the live circuit, they’ve pricked up the ears and won over the hearts of some of the biggest names in the business, including making the Radio X Evening Playlist with their track ‘Deserter,’ not to mention having the same track crowned as BBC Introducing Solent’s Track of the Week.
Track: Monday
Why We Like It: It’s a fun anthemic indie banger brimming with energy and vibrancy. With zest stricken guitars weaving sharp bursts of vigor through punchy drums and groove-laced backdrop the band present an adrenaline-inducing track to indulge in. Crystal Tides blend their indie rock with power pop choruses and infectious melodies to create a blazing indie gem bursting from the seams with summer vibes and good times. With smooth vocals, body thumping rhythm and shredding guitar refrains, ‘Monday’ is a hyper blood rushing tune that will have you dancing around the room in no time. Love it.
About the track the band said: “Monday’ is about the turning point in life where the band is starting to realise we are not as young as we used to be. We can’t keep going out like we used to but there’s an internal battle you have of ‘am I told old for this?’ or ‘You only live once, why not?!’.Ultimately it’s about pushing aside the responsibilities of real life and having fun.”
You can follow Crystal Tides on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/crystaltidesband/
Stream ‘Monday’ below
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Author : Danu
