Tag Archives: indie

Alt Rock, Indie, Indie Dance, New Music

Donal Quinn ‘Do You Like Spicy Food?’

Following a string of releases in 2018 and the BBC 6 Music plays of ‘Precious’ last year, Drogheda-based indie dance artist Donal Quinn has released his new single ‘Do You Like Spicy Food?’. This frantic track ignites with blistering guitars as it blazes through at a brisk hyperactive speed. With a punchy beat ricocheting with relentless stamina, this track is a neck snapping belter as Quinn’s swaggered vocals bounce off the catchy melody and witty lyrics. Designed for dancing and jumping manically to, this accelerated track scorches with shrilling guitars that majestically soar through the frantic rhythm while its crashing chorus creates a messy rough texture and gritty quality. Hypnotic and brimming with fiery energy and intensity ‘Do You Like Spicy Food?’ is another blazing  track from Donal Quinn.

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Alt Rock, Cinamatic, Hypnotic, Indie, New Music, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Bayonets

Bayonets has released his new single ‘Farewell To Me’. Bayonets is a solo project created by Kerry musician and songwriter Vinnie Flynn. His distinctive style is a mix of alternative rock, indie, blues and folk.In addition to writing and performing live, Flynn also works with several publishing companies based in the US who pitch his compositions to prime time TV shows and movies. Flynn has a string of gigs and festivals in the pipeline for 2019, including Vantastival and some overseas appearances.His singles have received regular radio play on RTE’s 2fm and have even hit airwaves as far as Brooklyn, United States.

Another deeply haunting number ‘Farewell To Me’ creeps and stealthily slinks into your mind with its thrilling inky stain of delight. Devilishly tempting the track lures with a hypnotic guitar refrain that lingers in your mind for days. With an air of chilling mystery wrapped in an opaque shroud of ominous soundscapes this track is sublimely crafted to fill you with enchanting horror. Flynn’s vocals take a Marilyn Mansion quality as he whispers and deeply entices beneath the steady beat and guitar strums as if slowly luring you to your demise with a deceiving sense of security. The verses prowl with a charming intrigue while the chorus entraps you in Flynn’s sound and dark eerie tale. The cinematic aspect of this track will give you goosebumps as ‘Farewell To Me’ takes you to the point of no return.

Watch the video for ‘Farewell To Me’ below


Dream Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

Delights ‘Daydream’

Manchester indie band Delights have released their new single ‘Daydream’ another heavenly track from the band. With a rooted bass weaving its elastic wiggle-ready groove around the punchy drums and glistening sun saturated guitar, this sweet number is easy on the ears and utterly mesmerising. The dreamy melody floats delicately on the zesty indie backdrop creating a soothing cushion while Delights build the background with subtle edgy instrumentation. The guitars soar, sting and wail through the track adding dashes of vibrancy and scintillation throughout as the sublime rhythmic foundation bounces and bubbles behind the velvety vocals.It’s a charming track that is ready for those lazy hazy days in the sun.

Stream ‘Daydream’ below


Alt- Pop, Dream Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, indie rock, New Music

Velvet ‘Drift’

Five piece band Velvet have released their new single ‘Drift’ – a dreamy sun speckled number that floats along a sweet melody, vibrant guitar jingles and a punchy beat. This candied sugary pop ditty swirls around your ears with its delicious laid back melody while raspy warm vocals coo and soothe. The glistening guitar wisps about the track’s melody lifting this ethereal hazy number and adds a zesty sting. With a subtle indie rock backdrop providing instrumental depths and rich texture the track bops along brimming with summer vibes. This luscious, glorious track is another delightful gem from Velvet.

About the track the band said: “The story behind the song was feelings and emotion felt during a gap year in Australia and reflecting back on that. The feeling of drifting away from someone and accepting that for what it is. It was the first song we wrote so it’s nice to finally get it out there, it’s changed a lot over time but we first started writing it in summer 2018”

Stream ‘Drift’ below


Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

Pompadour ‘Oh Honey’

Three-piece rock band Pompadour have released their second single, ‘Oh, Honey!’ which was recorded and mixed at J&J Studios in Bristol. Pompadour co-produced the single with Nathan Long. It was mastered by Tom Cory, who has also worked on tracks for Adidas, and his own band; Novatines. Pompadour was founded in January 2018 after college friends and bandmates, Tamsin Sayers (vocals, bass) and Kearney Day (guitar) left their previous band and created their own project with their best friend from college. After a lineup change in early 2019, Rob Beresford joined Pompadour on drums, adding a whole new dynamic to the band.

‘Oh Honey’ is a dynamic surge of indie rock as Pompadour blend their smooth melodies with blistering instrumentation. Sharp guitar bursts jangle between a snappy beat while Tamsin Sayers’ powerful vocals ooze expression and warm tones. The track has an ethereal atmosphere as the easy on the ears melody melts upon a stormy backdrop. The song builds into a fiery chorus as the guitars crash and rebound off the buoyant beat while the gritty bass slices through this gripping wall of sound.Filled with adrenaline and oodles of energy ‘Oh Honey’ is another exhilarating track from Pompadour.

About the track Tamsin Sayers said: “Oh, Honey is written as a love song of sorts, in whichever capacity that may be, It’s about how the right person can have a big effect on your disposition. In this case, they bring out the fun, kind of crazy side of them. On the flipside, it could be a love song to themself, and how they love the carefree, energetic part of themselves. They can’t quite summon the energy inside them to be like that all of the time.”

Stream ‘Oh Honey’ below


Alt- Pop, Electronic, EP Review, Indie, New Music

Fast Trains ‘Measure by Measure’ EP

Following on from debut track ‘Measure by Measure’, Tom Wells has released the ‘Measure by Measure’ EP ,further building on his Fast Trains solo project. Comprised of two additional tracks,again written and recorded by Wells primarily in his home studio,the EP continues the exclusive relationship between Fast Trains and YouTube.

‘Measure by Measure’ EP is a beautifully melodic three track treasure filled with rich instrumentation, lush production and crisp musicianship. The pop sprinkled melodies caress the ethereal, joyous and gripping instrumentation superbly, creating a wholly satisfying listening experience.

Title track ‘Measure by Measure’ which we previously featured on Indie Buddie sets the EP up with lush melodies,flashing electronics and velvety vocals creating a  sweet joyful tone and easy listening atmosphere for the tracks to follow. With twinkling guitars warming the cockles of your soul the soothing and melodically beautiful ‘Higher than Everyone’ follows. The song is an uplifting ode to new beginnings that begins simple as a soft guitar and drum pattern coax the track into your ears before it builds into a cheery ditty. ‘This Wondrous Foe’ brings an emotional end to the EP. With its slower tempo, brooding delicate groove and touching lyrical content – it is a soothing gem to ease the EP out. With a lamenting pine on guitar, ethereal soundscape and cosy vocals this track is a comforting lush number to wrap your ears in instrumental, dreamy bliss. The song builds to a rich chorus that holds a charming tone of hope. The lyrics tackle depression and emotional distress but the chorus offers a helping hand to those who may be struggling. It’s a sublime way to end the EP.

Stream ‘Measure by Measure’ EP below


Ambient Music, Electronic, Indie, New Music

Adam Rock ‘Quiet Now’

Dublin songwriter and producer Adam Rock has released his new single ‘Quiet Now’. This twinkling ambient track floats delicately on elegant keys, sun-kissed guitar and velvety vocals. With the lush harmonising vocals melting over a sweet melody this track is ethereal and dreamy. It builds gradually as swirling electronics and rich instrumentation wisp about the song while the guitar becomes more distorted and expressive blasting into a shredding anthemic solo. With layered vocals and its gripping aerial atmosphere ‘Quiet Now’ is a compelling and sublime track from Adam Rock.

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Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

The Amazons ‘Doubt It’

The Amazons have announced their new album ‘Future Dust’ will be released on 24th May on Fiction Records, alongside revealing their new single ‘Doubt It’. The Amazons were the most hotly tipped band of 2017 and followed through with their debut album reaching #8 in the official chart. The band received  BBC Radio 1 and 6 music A lists as well as a sold out tour including London’s Kentish Town Forum.

‘Doubt It’ is a gritty rugged slice of The Amazons’ swaggering sound. With jagged riffs carving through the pounding drums and groove infested bass this darkly smothering track is one exhilarating anthem. These guys drench the track in blistering instrumentation with sweltering guitars and a hip moving foundation to create a menacing blast of absorbing indie rock. With its luring intense verses building magnificently into the powerful chorus this fiery anthem is arena ready and absolutely thrilling. Lush backing vocals coo behind Matthew Thomson’s main passionate vocal delivery while sizzling guitar injections penetrate the punchy rhythmic section – its a thrilling new belter from The Amazons.

Lead singer Matthew Thomson says, “Doubt It is about being on the edge of making a potentially stupid decision due to lust-induced blindness. It addresses the lingering doubts, the residue of morals and succumbing to the temptations.”

Stream ‘Doubt It’ below


Dream Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music, Synth-pop

Lady Landscape ‘Kitsilano’

Meath-based indie pop band, Lady Landscape have released their debut single, ‘Kitsilano’. Founded by Alex Harrison and Ryan McDonnell in late 2018, Lady Landscape embrace a lo-fi sound that combines rich synth textures, dreamy guitar rhythms and smooth baritone vocals. Taking their name from an inside joke concerning McDonell’s avoidance of the dating scene. Lady Landscape became a five-piece in 2019, incorporating friends of the group: Jamie Reynolds (Drums), Tiernan Buckley (Bass) and Adam Ollin (Lead Guitar), for a series of live shows in Dublin.

‘Kitsilano’ is a dreamy wisp of indie that binds Lady Landscape’s sound with sweet flurries of lo-fi pop. Soft guitar strums and jingles around an ethereal backdrop of twinkling synths. The steady beat weaves and hops about the track while the jangly keys playfully wander through this blissful mellow song. The nonchalant baritone vocals murmur through the majestic soundscape and sun sprinkled instrumentation. Filled with laid back tones Lady Landscape create a supple tune that is smooth and easy on the ears.

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Alt Rock, Indie, indie rock, New Music

BLVFF ‘Shame’

BLVFF have released their new single ‘Shame’. BLVFF, pronounced bluff, are a dark, indie, pop collective, hailing from the Midlands. With 30,000 Spotify streams, plays from BBC Intro Midlands and Amazing Radio the band have now signed to much loved new indie label These Bloody Thieves Records along with False Heads & Moses.

‘Shame’ is a blustery compact number sizzling and scorching with intense instrumentation and powerful musicianship. Sharp guitars relentlessly pierce through the track with scorching raw adrenaline while a rooted bass groove and punchy drums create a thrilling body pounding backdrop. The track flurries and fiercely batters with refined precision as the catchy smooth melody glides over this stormy instrumentation. With a powerful vocal delivery, scorching crescendo, thrilling musicianship and slick swagger-drenched guitar display, BLVFF are ones to watch.

Stream ‘Shame’ below