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Dylan Flynn & the Dead Poets ‘Why’ Featuring Laura Duff

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Fast-rising Indie outfit Dylan Flynn & the Dead Poets have released their new single ‘Why’ featuring Laura Duff. The band released their debut album in March, which has amassed over 750,000 streams, with singles being featured on Spotify’s ‘New Music Friday UK’ and ‘Alternative Ireland’. In the last year, they have toured the UK and Ireland, including a sold-out show in Whelan’s, Dublin, and also supported the likes of NewDad, Milk and The Stunning.

‘Why’ floods with stunning melodies and earnest songwriting. Dylan Flynn & the Dead Poets drizzle this lush track with their brand of ethereal musicianship to create a timeless and beautiful tune for listeners to enjoy. It’s elegant and dreamy with hints of indie edge to keep the song fresh and engaging. 

The vocals complement each other wonderfully. Laura Duff’s immaculate vocals caress the melody with a soft velvety tone while Flynn’s expressive rasp creates warmth and texture. Balancing airy tones with country elements and indie pop; ‘Why’ is a well-crafted delight that boasts the incomparable talent of Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets.

About the track Flynn said – “This song always felt like a single to us. From the first demo, we knew it was something special. When it came around to picking the initial singles for the album, this came very close to being one we released, but we decided to keep it as an album track. I’m glad we did, because the version we have now breaths a whole new life into the lyrics. Laura’s vocal really brought the track to life. “

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Author: Danu

Indie, New Music

Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets ‘more’

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Fast-rising Irish indie outfit Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets have released their new single ‘more’ along with announcing their debut album ‘how are you feeling today?’ will be released on the 10th of March. The band’s self-produced tracks have been heard across radio stations such as Today FM, Amazing Radio, RTE 2FM, and SPIN. The Limerick up-and-comers have gained over 350,000 streams on Spotify, secured support slots with NewDad and Milk., and played a number of sold-out headline shows, as well as their first Irish tour.’More’ was written, recorded and self-produced from the band’s small studio space in Limerick City, with help from Mike Gavin (Windings). Mike co-produced and mixed the track, while Richard Dowling mastered it. This track is the follow-up to, ‘Running Away’ and ‘Life’, and is the third single off their debut album “how are you feeling today?”. The band will also be departing on their biggest tour to date in March/April, seeing them play shows across Ireland and the UK.

‘More’ is a fine display of emotive songwriting and beautiful musicianship. Delicate drums bubble beneath a country twang on guitar to create a soothing jazz tone throughout the track. Flynn’s sweet vocals ooze passion and sincere emotion as he reflects on different snippets of his life where he, and others close to him, felt that there was more to be gotten out of life. Filled with a nostalgic melody and expressive soundscapes, the song discusses themes of friendship, lost time and regret in the most elegant and wonderful manner. 

About the track, Dylan Flynn said: “We felt it was the right time to release this track to show people a side to the album that hasn’t been heard yet. We are known for our up-tempo releases and this definitely gives people an idea of the laid-back side of the record. This is a favourite of ours off the album and it was a really fresh experience recording it.” 

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Author: Danu

Indie, indie rock, New Music

Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets ‘Life’

Photo Credit: Jamie Moore

Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets have released their new single ‘Life’.Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets make music for twenty-somethings living in a country that completely ignores them. The indie up-and-comers have amassed over 170,000 streams on Spotify, secured support slots with fellow Irish acts NewDad and Milk as well as embarking on their first Irish tour playing a number of sold-out headline shows. A recent clip of their last single ‘Running Away’ hit almost half a million views on TikTok.

‘Life’ displays Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets’ mesmerising creative musicianship in all its glory. The band create a distinctive blend of Americana with modern pop/rock nuances to create a sound that is natural, relaxed and a joy to listen to. Filled with emotive melodies, bubbling beats and chiming guitars the track’s bright instrumentation excites the imagination while at the same time cushioning the listener from the sombre lyrics. Boasting lush harmonies and the right amount of guitar gusto to give it that powerful edge; ‘Life’ is a charming ditty from start to finish.

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Author: Danu

Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets ‘Running Away’

Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets have released their new single ‘Running Away’.In the last year the Indie up-and-comers have amassed over 40,000 streams on Spotify, secured support slots with NewDad and Milk., embarked on their first Irish tour and played a number of sold-out headline shows. The band all met while at college in Limerick, Ireland, and use their music to delve into themes of loss, relationships and mental health. The Indie-Rock outfit have been quickly gaining recognition in the Irish music scene for their energetic live shows, and self-produced releases. Their music has also been heard across major Irish stations such as Today FM, RTE 2XM, and SPIN SW.

Surging with passionate indie rock, ‘Running Away’ is a fantastic new track from Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets. The band take a driving rhythm and wrap it in soaring melodies, dynamic guitars and saxophone embellishments to create a lush and wholesome sound. This upbeat tune is brimming with passion as the band drift a heartfelt melody over the bubbling instrumentation to create a tune that sparks hope and acts like an instant shot of adrenaline. With moving lyrics that discuss themes of love, loss and guilt ‘Running Away’ is a powerful and well-crafted new tune from Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets.

About the track, Dylan Flynn said: “The song’s upbeat feel is contrasted by the lyrics, which I wrote last year while my grandfather was dying. The song covers themes of love and guilt while trying to process losing someone who was so close to me. We wrote, recorded and produced the song from our small studio space in Limerick City, with help from Mike Gavin (Windings). Mike co-produced and mixed the track, while Richard Dowling mastered it.” 

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Author: Danu

EP Review, Indie, New Music

Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets ‘crazy how we live like this’ EP

Limerick City five-piece, Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets are set to released their sophomore EP, ‘crazy how we live like this’ tomorrow February 10th . The Indie Rock outfit released singles from this collection throughout 2021, with the latest being ‘i wasn’t ready’, which dropped last week. All the songs on this EP were recorded and produced by the band themselves in their studio space in Limerick City. The EP consists of 8 tracks, including 2 bonus tracks, which are stripped back live versions. 2021 was a big year for the band seeing them gain over 40k streams on Spotify and support acts such as NewDad and True Tides on dates of their Irish tours. They received airtime across major Irish stations such as Today FM, RTE 2XM and Spin SW, and also sold out their own headline show in Dolan’s, Limerick.

Wrapped in warm heartfelt melodies, twinkling indie soundscapes and meaningful songwriting ‘crazy how we live like this’ is a lush listening experience from Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets. From the uplifting ‘days’ and indie rock energy of ‘everything will be ok’ to the utterly moving indie-folk ‘you’; the band showcase their growing talent. ‘i wasn’t ready’ and ‘everything will be ok’ are exciting glimpses into the band’s deft melodic prowess; with supple synths and warm saxophone flirtations fleshing out the ethereal soundscapes of the former and fuzz laced guitar, driving bass and punchy rhythm adorning the latter, the tracks are a joy to listen to again and again.

Dylan Flynn’s warm velvety vocals remain expressive and passionate throughout as he delivers moving lyrical content that deals with a range of relatable topics from love, separation and the housing crisis all with a soothing tenderness that is to be admired. While each song exudes passion, emotive vocals and exquisite arrangements, a special moment within the EP is the indie anthem ‘shine’. Boasting majestic guitars, driving rhythms and a mighty sing-along chorus this is the heart and soul of the EP and is a fine example of Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets’ beautifully poetic musicianship.

‘crazy how we live like this’ is a glorious collection of songs to listen to. The earnest songwriting teamed with bright hazy guitar refrains and delicate but precise production makes this a compelling EP for listeners to immerse themselves in. Enjoy.

About the EP Flynn said:  “Each track on this EP encapsulates a different moment or feeling I experienced over the last few years. It’s sort of like a little time capsule of memories and mistakes, that I hope other people can connect with too.”

‘crazy how we live like this’ is set for release tomorrow the 10th of February. For more follow Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/dylanflynndeadpoets/

Stream the recent single ‘i wasn’t ready’ below


Author: Danu

Indie, indie rock, New Music

Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets ‘i wasn’t ready’

Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets have released their new single ‘i wasn’t ready’.This is the groups final single off their forthcoming EP, ‘crazy how we live like this’, which comes out on February 10th. As always, this song comes recorded and produced by the band themselves, mixed by Mike Gavin, Like many Limerick artists, the band has gone down a DIY path, choosing to self-record and produce their own music. The five-piece have been quickly gaining recognition in the Irish music scene in 2021 and have amassed 30k+ streams on Spotify. They have supported acts such as The Frank and Walters, NewDad, True Tides, and played a sold-out headline show in Dolan’s, Limerick. 2021 also saw the release of their ‘Crazy, How We Live Like This’ project, featuring singles such as, Days and Everything Will Be Ok. 

‘i wasn’t ready’ is a compelling piece of musicianship from Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets. The band flesh out the track with punchy drums, anthemic soundscapes and passionate vocals that ooze emotion and tenderness while rich undertones and sparkling guitar adornments between ethereal synths create a fresh atmosphere throughout. The track is a joy to listen to again and again, taking multiple listens to truly experience the wonderful and meticulously placed arrangements within. Keep an eye on this band, they have a bright future ahead.

About the track, Flynn said: “This song is about something deeply personal that happened to someone very close to me a couple of years ago. It was a very distressing time, and the only way I could think of processing it at the time was to write about it.”

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Author: Danu

Indie, New Music

Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets ‘everything will be ok’

Photo Credit: Jamie Moore

Limerick City five-piece, Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets are back with their new single, ‘everything will be ok’. This is the Alt-Rock groups fourth single of 2021, and is part of their ‘crazy, how we live like this’ collection. As always, this song comes recorded and produced by the band themselves and is set to come out on Limerick-based collective, BitDepth.So far in 2021, the band have gained nearly 25k streams on Spotify. They have also been played across major Irish stations such as Today FM, RTE 2XM and Spin SW. The band supported The Frank and Walters at Féile Forever on the 4th of September and are set to play a headline show Upstairs in Dolans on the 15th of October. The band have one more single to be released before they release their full ‘crazy, how we live like this’ collection.

‘everything will be ok’ superbly displays the heartfelt and soul-satisfying sound of Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets. From the warm guitars and pulsing rush of drums to the nostalgic sweet melody and soothing vocals, the track is an absolute gem to the ears. The band layer and craft this song wonderfully to create a charming anthem that oozes a lush, irresistible backdrop filled with soft twinkling keys, powerful choruses, strong rhythms and chiming guitars. ‘everything will be ok’ is a fantastic tune sure to brighten any dull day and a delightful example of Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets’ refined, and evocative musicianship.

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Author: Danu

Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets ‘shine’

Limerick-based alternative rock outfit Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets have released their new single ‘shine’.This is the third single from their ‘crazy, how we live like this’ collection. As per usual the band recorded and produced the track themselves, with their drummer, Gavin Murray, mixing it. The track is set to come out under the Limerick-based collective, BitDepth.The band have been busy the last six months gaining over 18k on Spotify. They have released three singles and an EP with collaborator and producer, Culla. They also have plenty more to come, with three more singles set to come out from their ‘crazy, how we live like this’ collection. 

‘shine’ is an anthemic tune that boasts the emotive and stirring musicianship of Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets. The band caress the ears with a soothing sweet melody while bubbling rhythms create a tense and melancholic atmosphere to start before the chorus reveals a more uplifting undertone. Flynn’s smooth vocals exude tenderness and emotion throughout as he coos, “are we getting there?, are we losing our sweet time?. We’re going nowhere” over a building flurry on guitars and synths. The track gives way to a mighty, heartfelt crescendo as delicate guitar plucks and lofty western-esque refrains chime between cinematic builds on synth and driving drum progressions. Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets pack oodles of passion into their songs. This richness in emotion expressed through moving lyrics and evocative instrumentation is what makes Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets a band to treasure.

About the track, Flynn said:“This track is one that I’ve had for a while. I wrote it when I was going through a really tough time mentally, and it helped see the light at the end of the tunnel. We have been playing it live for some time, so I’m delighted its finally out in the world.”

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Author: Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets ‘days’

Limerick-based five-piece, Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets are back with their new single, ‘days’. Once again, this track comes self-recorded and produced by the band themselves. The track is released under the Limerick-based collective, BitDepth, of which Flynn is a founding member. Flynn and The Dead Poets have had a busy start to 2021, putting out a single and a collaboration EP with Culla. The band have amassed nearly 10k streams in just 4 months and have more singles to come this summer.

Dripping in passionate melodies and powerful instrumentation, ‘days’ is a blistering, lushly arranged new single from Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets. From the icy synth intro to the soaring chorus, the band layer and craft the song superbly. The song builds emotion right from the get-go while chiming guitars forge an ethereal and lonely soundscape for the verses. However, in true Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets manner, the song unfolds swiftly into an anthemic powerhouse filled with lively guitars, punchy drums and rampant bass lines that exude a mighty alternative rock persona. Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets have a captivating ability to capture emotion through their deft lyrics and sweet melodies, and ‘days’ is a perfect example of this. The lyrics of the song detail the state of the housing crisis in Ireland at the moment, and the band package this raw and powerful theme in expressive, dynamic and catchy musicianship to create a potent and enjoyable song to listen to.

About the track Flynn said – “This song is one I have had for a while now, and I feel it holds a strong message. I have never really written about social issues in my music before, but this track just ended up coming out of me. We are all really proud of this one and feel it’s one of our best productions to date. It’s been over a year since our last gig, so we can’t wait to get out and play this new music for people.”

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Author : Danu

EP Review, Indie, New Music

Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets and Culla ‘Like It Never Happened’ EP

Clonmel-based electronic artist, Culla, teams up with Limerick Indie Pop Quintet, Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets, on the new EP, ‘Like It Never Happened’.The EP was written, produced, and mixed by Flynn and Culla, with Gavin Murray, the drummer of the Dead Poets mixing the closing track, ‘Miles’. Both artists are founding members of the Limerick-based collective, BitDepth.

‘Like It Never Happened’ is a diverse collection of tracks that surge with rich rhythms and refined instrumentation. Kicking off with the instrumental ‘Microscope’ the EP sets itself up to be a rich and unique collection of songs. This track oozes swagger as the guys melt intricately weaved guitar lines into a swirling thick electronic soundscape while warm saxophones inject a jazzy mellow element into the mix. Boasting deft production and dense percussive textures ‘Microscope’ is the perfect appetiser to the following track ‘Mellow Green’.The electronic pulse continues throughout ‘Mellow Green’ as beats ricochet off a swirling soundscape of bright guitars and lush instrumentation. This track ventures between R&B and indie-pop while velvety vocals create a soothing and moving atmosphere. ‘Miles’ brings the EP to a tender ballad-esque finale. Its rich blend of indie-folk radiates a heartwarming tone while the easy on the ears melody, steady beat, and soft guitar twinkles exude an irresistible charm. This is the most commercial track on the EP – laced in wholesome tones and bittersweet nostalgia it’s a moving and soothing end to the EP.

Culla and Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets weave golden laid back melodies through their vibrant and kinetic sound to create a mellow yet engaging listening experience. Their unique blend of instrumentation and production techniques is refreshing and results in a well crafted and vibrant three-track EP. 

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Author : Danu