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Folk, Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Brian Corbett ‘Wonder’

Emerging from the west of Ireland, Brian Corbett has released his new single ‘Wonder’. After moving across the Atlantic five years ago to live in Toronto, Brian Corbett found himself in a music scene he had never experienced before. He rubbed shoulders with a variety of artists and writers who instantly broadened his music and writing palette. After five years away from home he grew tired of city life and moved home to the deep wilderness of Connemara. Having left as a wishful teenager he returned as a focused musician with a voice that can be delicate when necessary but can roar a chorus as good as any vocalist on the island. Since returning, the Galway artist has found his stride in writing and recording new songs that are now ready for the world to hear.

Within ‘Wonder’ Corbett blends warm folk tones and cinematic tendencies with earnest lyrics to create a compelling new tune. The song travels on twinkling guitar and a pulsing beat exuding suspense throughout while Corbett’s warm vocals and lush harmonies croon the gripping lyrics, “hope you spin my head around. Round and round until it falls. Pick it up and it’s all yours“. The track is a joy to listen to as the artist eloquently captures a sense of longing through ethereal soundscapes while the folk foot-tapping rhythm grounds the track. Laced in catchy melodies wholesome musicianship and heartfelt lyrics ‘Wonder’ is a stunning new single from Brian Corbett.

Speaking of the single Brian Corbett said: “My new song feels like the perfect way to kick start something I’ve been working on for the last few years. The track touches on my teenage years and lacking the bravery to tell a close friend that I wanted to be more. I look back at that situation with huge regret and often wonder what would have happened had I just let a few words fall from my mouth.”

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Author: Danu

Indie, Indie Folk, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Brí ‘If I Wasn’t Scared’

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Irish indie-pop artist, Brí has released her new single, ‘If I Wasn’t Scared’.Hailing from Offaly, Brí has previously released four singles, debut track, ‘Low Supply’, ‘Polite’, ‘Burying’ and ‘More Than’. From the success gained from these releases, she sold out her own Whelan’s headline show, received high praise from a multitude of blogs and radio and was selected to perform at Beatvyne’s Music X Tech Experience. While 2020 saw performances from Brí at the esteemed Whelan’s Ones to Watch, The Ruby Sessions, headliners in The Sound House, Spirit Store and festival line-up announcements such as Vantastival, 2021 sees Brí building momentum for her anticipated debut album ‘Hide’, which is due for release in October.

Brí blends indie-folk tones with mystical earthy elements to create a melodic and bewitching tune in ‘If I Wasn’t Scared’. The song elegantly flows upon a light backdrop of swooping strings, mellow guitar embellishments and wispy soundscapes as Brí soothingly coos throughout. Brí has an incredible ability to craft emotional and moving tunes that display potent songwriting and rich musicianship, and ‘If I Wasn’t Scared’ is a triumphant example of this. The soft rhythmic pulses and lamenting cello exudes a dark undertone through the soft twinkling guitars and subtle instrumental builds as Brí creates an ethereal and musically poignant tune for listeners to indulge in. This track is a joy to listen to. Looking forward to the release of the debut album.

About the song, Brí says ”If I Wasn’t Scared’ assumes a man’s perspective of a relationship as he struggles to balance his feelings with a ‘tough guy’ image, particularly among ‘the boys’. It is a toxic masculinity tale that strips back cold layers of indifference and questions the fear that it uncovers. “

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Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Folk, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Amie K ‘Solas’ EP

‘Solas’ is the brand new album to come from Folk / Pop songwriter Amie K. Exploring themes of home, homesickness and nostalgia, ‘Solas’ sees Amie K come into her own as songwriter and producer. A real homemade EP, ‘Solas’ was produced by her brother Leo and was mixed and mastered by her dad Danny. Extra backing vocals were sung by her sister Alicia on ‘Sunflowers’ and the EP’s artwork was grown by her mum Ita. Recorded during the various UK lockdowns, ‘Solas’ muses on the emotions surrounding the idea of home, and the idea of misplaced nostalgia. ‘Solas’ takes its name from the Irish word for light, whilst sounding like solace as Amie found comfort in returning home during this year. This five-track EP features all brand new songs, including ‘Pink Skies’ which was previously an exclusive Bandcamp release.

‘Solas’ is a beautiful collection of soothing, warm and emotional tunes that display Amie K’s wholesome songwriting. The songs are delicately crafted with sweet tones on guitar, melting into a bed of rich rhythms and soft percussion to create a nostalgic, dreamy hue throughout. Amie K blends soft folk tones with bright indie elements to enrich her songs with a unique glowing soundscape that is both tender and comforting all at once. From the wistful melodies within ‘Dreaming Of May’ and ‘Pink Skies’ to the mystical earthy plucked guitar and lush harmonies within ‘Sunflowers’, each song flows into the next with ease. However, it is ‘Evergreen’ that is the most compelling tune within ‘Solas’ – with just soft celestial backing lulls, immaculate harmonies and supple guitar, this time stopping piece is a moving and special gem. So beautifully arranged, this song hits you in the core with its potent vocal delivery. There is a sunkissed glow throughout the EP that is utterly charming and unique to Amie K’s organic sound and is greatly enhanced by the artists sweet vocals cooing through each track’s lush melody and vibrant instrumentation. ‘Solas’ is a glorious new EP from Amie K.

About the EP Amie said : “Home, or the idea of home, was an unshakeable force in my mind over the past year. Getting to record this at home with my brother just feels so fitting for the journey of this EP. The songs all come from different places but all meet at the place we call home”

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Author :Danu

Indie, Indie Folk, indie rock, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Conor Scott ‘Life Now’

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Conor Scott has released his highly anticipated new single ‘Life Now’. Fresh from returning to Belfast after a period of time spent forging a music career in London, Conor Scott is back with a large online following, and recent support and praise shown by Mahogany Sessions.

Conor Scott displays his bright indie folk-rock and compelling songwriting with new release ‘Life Now’. The track exudes an energetic aura as Scott creates a vibrant soundscape filled with chiming guitars, lush chanting backing vocals and ethereal keys while an elastic bass weaves between a punchy drum foundation.

Scott’s warm vocals coo with a cosy, soothing quality over the infectious melody injecting a folk-rock tone into the radiant indie rock aesthetic. His voice smoothly bounces over the honest lyrics as he puts a positive spin on some of his realisations over the past year. 

“Hitting twenty-six, it hit me like a ton of bricks maybe I should roll with it”

‘Life Now’ superbly displays the talent and earnest beauty within Scott’s songwriting. Boasting lush harmonies and a tight rhythmic pull, Scott has created a wholesome and passionate tune brimming with first-rate musicianship. His ability to richly blend textures and tones to create heart-stopping music is mesmerising and a joy to listen to.

Speaking of the track, Scott says: “This is the first song I’ve written that is mainly stemming from an objective view of the world, and not so much based on relationships. I wrote it right in the middle of the first lockdown so it was hard not to look at all the things that were happening. That said, I didn’t want to have something totally doom and gloom, and I think you can take quite a few positive affirmations out of the song also. Hope, I suppose”

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Author : Danu

Indie Folk, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Gavin Fox ‘Make Me Believe’

Irish singer-songwriter Gavin Fox has released his new single ‘Make Me Believe’, ahead of his debut EP ‘On Second Thoughts’ due March 26th.

‘Make Me Believe’ is a moving indie-folk number announcing Gavin Fox’s powerfully emotive songwriting. Driven by a foot-tapping beat the track exudes a cosy and soothing tone as Fox spreads uplifting guitar melodies over soft lamenting keys while soulful rasped vocals coo the lyrics with incredible warmth. Within the lyrics, Fox deals with themes of freedom and empowering oneself. Fox certainly has a way with words. His poetic lyrics soothe and inspire all at once while displaying depth and a thought-provoking perspective “You find the courage from deep within to feel so alive under your skin“. Showcasing earnest songwriting and warm, passionate musicianship, ‘Make Me Believe’ is a stirring track from Gavin Fox. Looking forward to the EP.

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Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Folk, New Music

Blue Fish Diamond ‘Sunshine In My Brain’

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Dublin indie folk rock band, Blue Fish Diamond have released their new single ‘Sunshine In My Brain’. Produced by Gavin Glass in Orphan Recording studios, ‘Sunshine In My Brain’ uses vivid imagery to speak of the desperation that many people experience and the hope that each new day will bring some sunshine to their lives.Formed in 2016 by Jim Murphy, Blue Fish Diamond released their debut album From Dark to Light in 2018.Their music has been played on radio stations across Ireland, including on RTE Radio 1, Radio Nova, Cork’s Red FM, KCLR and Shannonside/Northern Sound. They’re also a staple of the Irish live scene having played Electric Picnic, Whelans, The Workmans and The Grand Social to name a few.

‘Sunshine In My Brain’ is a delicate and soothing number saturated in the heartfelt and beautifully expressive musicianship of Blue Fish Diamond. The song broods at the start with the use of lamenting ethereal instrumentation while elegant piano meanders between a steady beat and soft vocals. The track builds superbly. As the song progresses the melancholic atmosphere lightens with the introduction of a warm cello and glittering guitar melodies to create an uplifting atmosphere. Haunting backing vocals change to soothing coos as the song lifts into its vibrant crescendo. The attention to detail in this track is stunning. Blue Fish Diamond have knocked it out of the park again with this mesmerising track. ‘Sunshine In My Brain’ is a captivating, expressive and utterly moving piece of music.

About the song, Jim Murphy says….”We live in a time where anxiety and despair are increasingly commonplace but also a time where there is greater openness about mental health issues and where hope exists through communal support. A song for today’s world, I hope listening to Sunshine In My Brain has a cathartic effect against the challenges that we all face whether ongoing or from time to time.”

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Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Folk, New Music

Mechner ‘Silence in my Wake’

Irish Artist Mechner has recently released his new single ‘Silence in my Wake’.2020 was a tough year for everyone worldwide, financially, physically and mentally. On looking back over the years events Mechner decided to mark the end of the year with an ode and tribute to those who have lost anyone.

A tender lo-fi track ‘Silence in my Wake’ displays the emotive and haunting music of Mechner. The complimenting and contrasting elements within this mellow track is both melancholic and soothing all at once. Showcasing stripped back production the song floats upon a folk tone. Acoustic guitar gently accompanies the warmth of Mechner’s vocals while soft glimmers on synths drift through the tracks spacious soundscape and bittersweet melody. As reverb distorts the songs soothing tone the tune ends on a ghostly outro…fading into stillness. ‘Silence in my Wake’ is a wonderful display of emotion and comfort from Mechner and a beautiful addition to his collection of compelling tracks. 

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Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Folk, New Music, Seasonal Music

Eoin Glackin ‘El Dorado’

Dublin born singer-songwriter Eoin Glackin returns with his new single ‘El Dorado’.The new single builds on the momentum of ‘Before the Rain’, which garnered major radio support across Ireland and the UK from the like of Today FM, Spin 103.8, 98FM as well as TalkRadio and BBC. A relentless tourer with three acclaimed albums under his belt, he has shared the road with legendary acts such as The Darkness, Joan Armatrading and most recently, Irish icons, Aslan.

‘El Dorado’ radiates cosy vibes, warm guitar and a steady beat as Glackin blends rich elements of folk, country and indie to create a heartwarming tune saturated in nostalgia and wholesome songwriting. Soft keys twinkle between the foot tapping beat, lush backing vocals and sweet melodies while Glackin’s soothing vocals coo the dreamy melody. The song is a story of friendship in the face of the greatest adversity and Glackin builds the uplifting and hopeful tones superbly. ‘El Dorado’ is an emotive and beautiful new single from Eoin Glackin.

The genesis for El Dorado, a story of unbreakable friendship, is best explained by the writer himself: “I was hanging out with a friend the evening after I wrote it. We were passing a guitar back and forth, so I played it for him. He looked at me when I was finished and asked, ‘Is that about me?’ I just replied, ‘Now you mention it, I think it is!’ When we were about 10, he became very sick. He had a rough time but thankfully came out on the other end. I wasn’t sure where this story came from in my head, but now I do. This story of unbreakable friendship is for him.” 

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Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Morning Medicine ‘Just The Same’

Morning Medicine have released their new single ‘Just The Same’. Hailing from Co. Cork, Morning Medicine is a band that combines indie-folk and alternative-rock influences.Having spent a number of years producing and writing for a wide range of artists, the bands founding members, Sarah O’ Mahony and Brian Casey, spent the early months of 2020 channeling years of late night collaborations into long overdue recordings of their own. With guest appearances from a small cast of friends, Morning Medicine’s debut EP ‘Everything You’ve Been Told You Need’ (OUT Jan 2021) wanders from sparse soundscapes to dense arrangements with layered female and male vocals forming a constant throughout

‘Just The Same’ is a fantastic display of the emotive and ethereal musicianship of Morning Medicine. The track builds sonically as a warm acoustic guitar and soft sparse synths intro blossom into a cinematic soundscape. The band sprawl rich layers of strings over bubbling rhythms and intense, airy synths to create a controlled but wild backdrop. The lulling sweet vocals have an echoed effect which stands up wonderfully against the blustery instrumental with an elegant yet uncompromising strength as the warm guitar intensifies, becoming more like sharp electronic jabs of lighting in the distance of this storm-like backdrop. It’s an organic and emotive track exuding pop elements which glimmer through warm folk tones and indie rock bravado. ‘Just The Same’ is a fine example of the refined, striking and utterly mesmerising sound of Morning Medicine. 

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Author : Danu

Indie, Indie Folk, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Sion Hill ‘Speak Up’

Sion Hill has released his highly anticipated new single ‘Speak Up’.After leaving Ireland for Berlin, after leaving Berlin for Hamburg, and after leaving Hamburg for the murmuring vastness that is London, Nathan Johnston alias Sion Hill has carefully re-calibrated his musical palette. While his lauded 2017 debut “Elephant” was an eclectic soul-pop wonderland comfortably sitting between a room full of chairs somewhere in Berlin, his relationship with London is manifested in the globetrotters’ latest single, ‘Speak Up’. 

Encased in cosy folk tones and wholesome songwriting ‘Speak Up’ is a warm uplifting slice of infectious pop. With soothing acoustic guitar glimmering through the verses along with clean piano chords, the song has a charming heart warming quality. Johnston shows an honest and vulnerable side to him as he depicts times he felt down and felt left out. The lyrics talk about mustering the courage to tell your surroundings how you really feel and how it’s fine not to feel okay. His soul hued velvety vocals slip into an R&B tone at times before allowing a yelp to take him into country/ traditional folk territory. This bubbling anthem is brimming with hope, good vibes and oodles of charm and Johnston presents this perfectly through his passionate delivery and relatable songwriting. A perky fiddle melody brings a healthy dose of optimism into the song while blood pumping beats and sun kissed soundscapes grace the backdrop in rich prisms of scintillation; ‘Speak Up’ is a vivacious and feel good anthem. It’s ridiculously catchy too. 

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Author : Danu