Dukkha have released their third single ‘Feed Me Roadkill’ from their upcoming album. Dukkha are a grunge and alt-rock band featuring Eoin O’Neill (vocals & guitar), Brian Casey (lead guitar, keys), Peter O’Sullivan (drums) and a shape-shifting bassist.
Lathered in dark smothering grunge, ‘Feed Me Roadkill’ is an utterly thrilling and sinister new single from Dukkha. The song haunts through the verses with subdued instrumentation allowing O’Neill’s creeping vocals murmur between light strokes and creaking chills on guitar. The track explodes into its alternative rock chorus as crashing guitars collide with pummeling drums and raw unbridled bass attacks. Wonderfully eerie and expressive, the vocals wail and whisper with intensity, it’s difficult not to become completely entranced by the dark atmosphere and exceptional delivery by the band. Sonically the track is tight and impressive as the band ferment and curdle their sound while displaying refined musical prowess through scorching slick solos, precise jabs of distortion and glimpses of rock swagger beneath the brooding moody aesthetic. What a track.
Bio : Dukkha are a grunge & alt-rock band featuring Eoin O’Neill (vocals & guitar), Brian Casey (lead guitar, keys), Peter O’Sullivan (drums) and a shape-shifting bassist.
Track: Pulling Teeth
Why We Like It: It’s a well crafted track encased in a crashing soundscape of blistering guitars, potent bass blasts and pulverising drums. The track broods and lures through the tense verses before becoming an all out beast for the thrilling chorus. The band carefully enrich the track, meticulously building each component part. The grungy moody elements sulk into the raw and sharp alternative rock with ease making for an invigorating listening experience. From light flurries on guitar to majestic and soaring strides Dukkha inject oodles of refinement and maturity into this song. The smooth passionate vocals caress the velvety melody with ease, charm and bucket loads of power. ‘Pulling Teeth’ is a gripping powerhouse and superbly crafted track from Dukkha.
Bio : After moving to Glasgow from Finland, Takala started a college course and met Ryan Jones (bass) and Matt Boyle (guitar). Jude McWilliams fills their live sound on drums.After forming in 2018, they released an EP Unstable Air in 2019 with Scottish tour dates and a sold-out show at The Old Hairdressers. They have supported Glasgow-favourites Gallus and SNASH as well as touring acts such as Saint Agnes and Estrons.
Track: Stain
Why We Like It: Its a sultry dark track smudged with eerie synths and a sticky muggy beat. The track pulses and bloops as the reverb laced guitar swirls between the resounding bass. This tantalizing number creeps and coils with a stuffy humid atmosphere while the sultry lulling vocals coo with a velvety rich tone. The track is sublimely layered as the dark pop melodies fold elegantly over the ominous fluctuant synths and raw indie elements.
Bio : De Staat is a Dutch alternative rock band from Nijmegen, The Netherlands, formed in 2006. The band, fronted by songwriter, singer, guitarist and producer, Torre Florim, released their fifth album ‘Bubble Gum’ last year. The band have now released a video for the track ‘Phoenix’
Track: Phoenix
Why We Like It: It’s a smooth sleek number. In true De Staat manner the track builds to an intense fuzzing crescendo. The pulsing beat protruding through the wispy soundscapes creates an ominous, epic tension while Torre Florim’s vocals coo throughout. The synths crash with a majestic, ethereal yet suspenseful jab while sustained pines on guitar encase the mystery and danger. It’s equally dramatic and atmospheric as the soft twinkles to start contrast the heavy cinematic finale. With glimmers of emotional, sinister soundscapes and refined precise production Phoenix is one diverse unique number from De Staat.
Bio : Originally from Mexico but born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, he uncommonly blends a wide array of genres to sonically create a unique and invigorating style of pop.
Track: My Time
Why We Like It: Lamadrid uses his rich and diverse soundscapes to create a buoyant catchy gem that is both charming and infectious. With a funky bass line wriggling through the tracks underbelly teamed with bouncy beats and zesty writhing guitar injections, the track has an animated radiance. Each fragment is woven tightly into the song for a seamless listening experience while the R&B elements create a chilled relaxed atmosphere beneath the sun kissed bop. With a melty melody, honest lyrics and smooth vocals ‘My Time’ is a well crafted number from Lamadrid.
