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Classic Rock, Indie, New Music

FREEMAN ‘London Nights’

London-based singer/songwriter, Charlie Freeman, better known as FREEMAN, has released  his new single, ‘London Nights’ ahead of his sophomore album, ‘Love’, due out this summer. ‘London Nights’ was written during a writing session with Freeman’s Producer and band mate Jamie Brown.

‘London Nights’ is a nostalgic light number which twinkles with a bitter sweetness that is utterly infectious. Warm tones on guitar glimmer through Freeman’s smooth raspy vocals and punchy beat. This classic rock track swoons, glides and drifts along a desert vibe and Bon Jovi – esque atmosphere.With heartfelt lyrics and a cosy melody this vibrant track is an instant pick me up and glorious shot of passion filled adrenaline. Freeman has a knack for knocking you for six with his emotional velvety vocals and ‘London Nights’ is no different – his vocals grab your attention while the sublime melody and polished instrumentation hooks you in. Another one for the sentimental hearts, ‘London Nights’ boasts Freemans moving, relatable and comforting musicianship.

About the track Freeman says “The opening riff for London Nights flew in from the ether and for weeks after we couldn’t stop singing it. Soon after that riff had arrived, Jamie had jumped on the stand-up piano in his living room and I was throwing out a verse idea which immediately stuck. Lyrically, I wanted to capture the irony of the big city, a metropolis literally packed full of people, that can nevertheless remain one of loneliest places in the world. Meeting someone special in amongst the madness and the crowds can be tough. We’re all looking for that special connection. This song is about loneliness being replaced by joy; about a bad, mad world becoming much more forgiving upon making a special connection. A true friend. A true love. A song about overcoming fear and letting in the love.”

Stream ‘London Nights’ below


Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Dream Rock, Indie Psychedelic, New Music

The Elephant Room ‘Juniper and Pine’

Dublin based The Elephant Room have released their new single and video ‘Juniper and Pine’.Formed in 2017, The Elephant Room is a Lo-Fi, Indie-noise band composed of Frank, Shane and Ian. Their DIY approach to their music bleeds through to their art work and videos also, with everything being done in-house to create the bizarre, noir world that is The Elephant Room.

‘Juniper and Pine’ is a dreamy indie pop number that elegantly floats upon a soft backdrop with psychedelic hues. A lulling melody drifts softly through chiming wispy soundscapes while velvety vocals coo and echo through the soft beat and jangly guitar. It’s a sweet tranquilizing track that transports you to a hazy utopia filled with laid back tones and mellowed out bliss. The intricate instrumentation is lush yet subtle on the ears creating the most soothing listening experience with some quirky wobbly electronics and distortion glimmering throughout. The track builds to a striking crescendo as the guitars shrill and crush around crashing cymbals and a hypnotic mind dazzling wall of sound. The Elephant Room superbly blend the sweet and sour beautifully as ‘Juniper and Pine’ both pacifies and electrocutes within its striking 9 minute and 31 seconds span. Another captivating track from The Elephant Room.

You can catchy The Elephant Room live at :

Sin É on June 23rd as part of the Gust Sessions

Fred Zeppelins in Cork on July 5th.

Stream ‘Juniper and Pine’ below


Alt- Pop, Hypnotic, Indie, Indie Pop, Indie Psychedelic, New Music, Psych-Pop, psychedelic

SAD FUNERAL ‘Gone’

SAD FUNERAL is set to release their debut single ‘Gone’ on June 7th.This psychedelic number flows like liquid gold bliss into the ears with a velvety dreamy texture as chiming guitars wobble through the prismatic floaty soundscape.With lush vocals cooing and caressing the melty smooth melody this kaleidoscopic daydream is a tight trippy bubble of delight. A soft beat taps and bounces behind a mesmerising bass line which delicately rumbles creating a hypnotic atmosphere for the wispy soundscapes to drift beautifully around. Well crafted and sublimely chill ‘Gone’ is a lava lamp of captivating psych pop.  

Stream ‘Gone’ below


Funk, Indie, Indie Pop, Indie Punk, indie rock, New Music, Punk Rock

The Bugles ‘Give up’

The Bugles have released their second single ‘Give up’.The band have played sold out shows in both Bristol and London and are set to release an EP later this year with three UK tours also in the works.

‘Give up’ is a spicy upbeat little gem from The Bugles. This cheeky number is laced in jubilant catchy guitar lines that playfully weave through the infectious bass groove while a buoyant beat keeps everything travelling at a peppy pace.It’s sing along, clap along ready and just fun to its very funky core. The punk flavour punches throughout the verses without souring the sweet and catchy hook while the chorus explodes into an energetic delight. With a whispered teasing bridge ready to evoke a live show sing along this is a golden cheery gem. One listen to this track and it will be in your head for days.

About the track the band said : “We all know that person who is constantly talking about themselves. Whether it be how successful they are, how perfect their life is or just straight up how much cash they earn. Give up is a fast, funky punk anthem about how money is not everything.“

Stream ‘Give Up’ below


Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, New Music

Freeda ‘Replay’

Freeda have released their new single ‘Replay’ the second single taken from their forthcoming EP set to be released towards the end of this year. Freeda are a five piece Indie Rock band from Manchester. Forming in early 2017, the band spent their first year establishing themselves in their hometown, selling out headline shows along the way and progressing to 1000+ capacity venues. In 2018 the band played shows from Manchester to Paris at iconic venues such as the O2 Ritz, Le Truskel and more, including performances at Dot 2 Dot and Cotton Clouds festivals. Working with highly acclaimed production duo Sugar House, they released their first two singles ‘Plug It In’ and ‘Go Home’ which received airplay on Amazing Radio and BBC Introducing.

Shaking up their fizzing can of luscious indie pop ‘Replay’ is an energetic blast of indie goodness by Freeda. With a buoyant rhythm, infectious bass groove and glorious guitar melodies this track spring boards in displaying the bands passionate, vibrant musicianship in all its glory. The peppy and energetic instrumentation contrasts superbly with the lyrical content which reflects on some of the difficult aspects of life. ’Replay’ is catchy and upbeat as the zest filled guitars weave and ricochet off the meaty backdrop with an elegant, light radiance while the smooth vocals surge passion and warmth into the track. It’s instantly likeable and ready for the frantic mania of a live show. Freeda have whacked out another magnificent indie banger.

Stream ‘Replay’ below


Alt- Pop, Hypnotic, Indie, Indie Pop, Indie Psychedelic, indie rock, New Music, Psych-Pop, psychedelic, Shoegaze

Sun Mahshene ‘This Girl I Know’

After the success of their last single ‘Leave This City’, and a busy summer of festival appearances ahead. Dublin’s Sun Mahshene have released their powerful and poignant new single ‘This Girl I Know’. This is the band’s third single to be taken from their forthcoming debut album ‘Contradictions and Tales of Fiction’. It was recorded at Darklands Audio, Dublin and co-produced with Daniel Doherty.

‘This Girl I Know’ wraps your ears in Sun Mahshene’s melodically rich musicianship. A psych hued shoegaze wall of sound delicately caresses the soft verses while Nathan Henderson’s vocals melt upon the sweet nostalgic melody. This track seeps deep into the brain with a fuzzy dreamy atmosphere as ethereal guitar distortion and soft rhythms whirl with heart stopping vigor while creating a marshmallow comforting effect. The melancholic tone sweetly wisps about the track as Sun Mahshene display their musical finesse effortlessly. These guys have some serious talent. Their ability to create a wholly invigorating track while showcasing tender emotion as well as  building and layering their music in intricate instrumentation is mesmerising and oh so lush on the ears. The shrills and pines on guitar are majestic as graceful keys, warm bass and subtle percussion jingles all create the intricate and utterly profound sound that is the glorious delight of Sun Mahshene’s tunes.

Stream ‘This Girl I Know’ below


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

Lost Boys ‘Sleeping Alone’

Limerick’s emerging indie band, Lost Boys have released their new single ‘Sleeping Alone’. The band consists of Peadar Storey on Vocalist/Rhythm Guitar, Michael Meleady on Backup Vocals/Guitar, Patrick O’Donnell on Drums and Peter Corbett on Bass. Since the groups formation in November, Lost Boys have made a name for themselves across Limerick for the production quality of their tracks and their live performances.

‘Sleeping Alone’ is an ethereal, gripping number from Lost Boys that displays their mature and cultured sound beautifully. With majestic, graceful guitar lines weaving gloriously throughout,  this track has a dreamy yet chilling icy quality. The emotional vocals ooze passion and soul, filling the track with depth while lush backing harmonies and innocent sweet soundscapes create a haunting and moving quality. These guys have crafted this track superbly. The song builds with luscious, tender, waves of chiming guitar and a backbone of meaty pulsing rhythms creating tension for the hair raising crescendo. Deftly constructed and subtly embellished, Lost Boys blend rich musicianship and emotional contact meticulously to create a wholly invigorating and satisfying listen. ‘Sleeping Alone’ is an accomplished and emotive track. It is cinematic in scope showcasing Lost Boys melodic prowess.

About the track the band said : “Sleeping Alone is our attempt at describing absence after loss, paired with an overwhelming need to explain yourself. Its like a journey of self destruction you go on in order to get to the place that you need to be to accept how things are and move on.”

Stream ‘Sleeping Alone’ below


Alt Rock, Indie, Indie Psychedelic, indie rock, New Music

Dakota Avenue ‘The Island’

Manchester based Dakota Avenue have released their new single ‘The Island’. Often championed for their explosive and dynamic stage show, the trio sold over 150 tickets for their headline show at Manchester’s Night People in February following a sold-out Eagle Inn show.

‘The Island’ is a sturdy dynamic track that seeps,creeps and tingles with Dakota Avenue’s passionate musicianship. Catchy and brimming with stunning instrumentation these guys present a track that is both eerie and energetic. The verses slither in with a hypnotic guitar twinkle haunting behind Jacob Greenhalgh-Lee’s striking accented vocals while a steady beat thuds gently. The track builds to a massive expressive chorus as the guitar crashes against the buoyant, brawny rhythmic foundation. As the track reaches its crescendo it becomes slimy and creepy again as that hypnotic guitar refrain chills and slinks into the back of your mind. It’s a magnificently crafted track with the perfect push and pull effect as the lyrics complain about the corporate giants “You gotta let the bigwigs play”. through an infectious melody. There is something special about this band – keep an eye on Dakota Avenue.

Stream ‘The Island’ below  


Alt- Pop, Indie, Indie Pop, Indie Psychedelic, indie rock, New Music, Psych-Pop, psychedelic

The Shipbuilders ‘Silk Road’

Liverpool’s very own gypsy-rock band, The Shipbuilders, have released their latest doubled-sided single, ‘Silk Road’ which marks a moment of change for the band, their first release under new label Mai 68.

‘Silk Road’ is a beautiful number glistening with lustrous guitar lines, buoyant rhythms and a velvety melody as The Shipbuilders present a rich, dreamy 60’s hued track to indulge in. The band layer the song sublimely with blissful guitar twinkling between a satin indie pop sheen of delight. It’s an authentic heart warming track that creates magical tones of wonder through charming and refined musicianship. With soft vocals, a catchy melody and floaty psychedelic soundscapes this silken track glides effortlessly into your ears ready to prompt repeat plays.

The band will play a string of shows in the upcoming months.
You can catch them live at:

Eagle Inn – Salford – 14th June

Un Deg Un – Wrexham 21tst June

Fox & Newt – Leeds – 20th July

Kendal Calling – 27th July

Stream ‘Silk Road’ below


Alt Rock, Grunge, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Worth A Listen

Worth A Listen

Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From  Y!KES 

Birmingham alternative four-piece Y!KES have released their new single ‘Visceral’ which was produced by singer Joby Fitzgerald and recorded at Magic Garden Studio. Laced in the frenzied sharp guitar lines we have come to know Y!KES for, ‘Visceral’ is another blistering frantic anthem from the four piece. Pulverizing drums, rooted bass grooves and gritty vocals announce this scorching ferocious number as the band build and flesh out their mammoth sound. With a catchy melody, cutting lyricism and grunge filled energy- this brawny whack of alternative rock is perfect for blasting as loud as possible.Sharp flirtations on guitar entwine cheekily between the powerhouse wall of sound, showcasing the bands majestic musicianship and ability to add depth and maturity to their sound. ‘Visceral’ is another frenzied swagger steeped number from Y!KES. 

Watch the video for ‘Visceral’ below