Orwells ’84 to release new live concert experience Friday April 30th At 8 PM
Orwells ’84, along with An Táin Arts Centre are set to release a unique live concert experience.
The performance was recorded during lockdown and supported by An Táin and Create Louth
Following the release of Truth is the First Victim, the band have had a string of successful singles including ‘On the Road’, ‘She is So Sweet’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Cailín’. The band now look to explore an artistic approach to the live performance against the backdrop of the global pandemic.
Orwells ’84 have the deft ability to create catchy tunes filled with rich, vibrant and wholesome instrumentation. They blend emotive songwriting and lush harmonies to make enjoyable songs that ebb and flow through indie, folk and pop with ease. This band has a unique vision and artistic flair that is admirable. I’m looking forward to seeing what they do with this live concert.
The film and live concert are an Orwells ’84 creation, produced by the band. The services of photographer and director Andrew Browne and local artist in resident Ulrike “Uliunique” Liebetrau were recruited for the first time.It was directed by Andrew Browne,
The first night of this new platform will launch on April 3rd with rising Dublin indie-rock band InBetween Honey. Tickets can be purchased at TheSoundHouse.ie
Established in 2017, The Sound House quickly became a popular venue for live music events, late night clubbing, comedy, and film, hosting the best of local and international talent. The venue was shut down by the COVID pandemic, but in late 2020, they began live streaming shows with help from Live Performance Support Scheme with the Department of Culture & Arts and the Live Venue Collective. Due to the success of these live streams, The Sound House has decided to expand their virtual venue initiative. They plan to have up to five shows a week, continuing to host the best of local talent to become Ireland’s premium live streaming venue.
There are some extremely talented artists lined up to perform and Dublin indie-rock band InBetween Honey kick starts it all off on Saturday April 3rd. InBetween Honey are an exciting band brimming with talent, this live stream is one not to be missed!
Live streaming is absolutely crucial to supporting artists and musicians especially through the pandemic, which has devastated not only live music performers, but venues as well. The Sound House hopes that expanding their virtual venue initiative will bring much needed support to the amazing talent Ireland has to offer, as well as one of Dublin’s favourite live music venues.
The Sound House has invested in brand new enhanced lighting production as well as state of the art cameras to help bring live shows fully to life.
To help facilitate this the venue has assembled a team of dedicated experts to execute and deliver a superior live stream experience. Starting with their in-house booker Colm Slattery of Fluttertone. Colm has over 15 years experience in the music industry in Ireland, live events and sound. They also brought in FEND Media to run all the video production. FEND owner Neil Doughty is a video production and live streaming expert and has worked tirelessly through the entire pandemic to support artists and to keep the heart of live music pumping. The Sound House’s online streaming platform is the secret sauce that helps bring it all together. The venue’s digital development strategy has been led by Dean White, Director of Kraft Agency Limited.
The first night of this new initiative will launch on April 3rd with InBetween Honey. Tickets can be purchased at https://thesoundhouse.ie/
Stream InBetween Honey’s latest single ‘Friday Night/Monday Morning’ below
Hawke The Band was formed in 2018 by two friends in the shadow of the world-famous Guinness Brewery (in the south of the city) and features Richie Power (vocals/keyboards) and Eoghan MacMahon (vocals/guitar). Irish rock legends Aslan quickly declared themselves major fans, with frontman Christy Dignam proclaiming Hawke The Band “the next big thing” to emerge from a country that consistently punches above its weight in terms of quality music.
Hawke The Band blends together irresistible melodies, refined musicianship, and emotive songwriting to create a heartfelt and cinematic sound. Their tracks ooze passion while the use of subtle pop embellishments and folk undertones create tunes that are bursting with energy. These guys are extremely talented, and ones to keep an eye on. Looking forward to this takeover.
You can stream Hawke The band’s new single ‘Gonna Be Alright’ below
Bridging the gap between alt-rock and indie pop, Greater Manchester’s Cultures have been plying their trade across the region for the last four years, and their intelligent and idiosyncratic brand of indie has been turning heads and picking up traction ever since. With an equal focus on both head and heart within their lyricism, the band have succeeded in elevating themselves head and shoulders above their contemporaries, something that has afforded the band high profile support slots across some of Manchester’s most iconic venues, including Germany’s Giant Rooks at Night & Day Café, and Marsicans at The Deaf Institute – a venue the band have since gone on to headline in front of a rapturous audience, cementing themselves as one of Manchester’s most promising new bands.
Cultures have a vibrant indie sound doused in passionate songwriting and infectious melodies. Combining sweet synth-pop with rousing indie rock, Cultures’ songs flow with a breathtaking wall of sound. The band blend their indie charm with sublime musicianship to create an irresistible soundscape sure to have you bopping and singing along in no time. Cultures have a bright future ahead of them – really looking forward to this takeover.
For our final live takeover of the year Indie Buddie favourites Soda Blonde will perform on our Facebook and Instagram
Soda Blonde emerged from the ashes of internationally acclaimed band Little Green Cars; whose debut album saw them sky rocket to number one in the Irish album charts. Fronted by singer-songstress Faye O’Rourke, Adam O’Regan (keys and guitar), Donagh Seaver O’Leary (bass) and Dylan Lynch (drums).
Soda Blonde have a captivating alternative pop sound which exudes sultry tones and deft melodic wizardry. The band are a talented bunch to get excited about.
You can stream Soda Blonde’s new single ‘Love Me World’ below
Dublin based multi instrumentalist and singer songwriter Liam Geddes has released his new song ‘Christmas In Bed’. His previous single ‘I’m Hers’ has passed 230k streams completely independently and Geddes has amassed over 88k monthly listeners.
Geddes creates infectious indie pop tunes. His songs are rich and full of vibrant soundscapes and intricate musicianship which compliments the warm soothing tone of his vocals. Looking forward to this takeover.
Stream Liam Geddes’ new single ‘Christmas In Bed’ below
This project has been part-funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht Sport and Media from the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Social Connections is a series of 16 recorded live performances by a wonderful multi genre collection of Irish based artists. The Grand Social is delighted to open it’s doors with this fresh mixture of showcases by some of Ireland’s most iconic artists and a chance to explore the new breed of songwriters who are taking the scene by storm. The Grand Social has teamed up with collectives, booking agents, other venues and a multiple of friends to create Social Connections.
The Grand Social is also delighted to be a part of the Live Music Venue Collective which has created numerous days of work for the live entertainment industry during the pandemic by working together across the country. Find out morehere.https://www.livevenuecollective.ie/who-we-are
The Grand Social : Please join us this December for any or even all of these amazing performances that will embrace you in the magic of music. Invite your friends and families from anywhere to the Grand Social. All tickets are free of charge and a live link will be mailed to you once you have registered.www.thegrandsocial.ie
The Grand Social have put together a diverse and talented selection of artists for an event which is sure to be enjoyable and brimming with good tunes and wonderful music.
Line up and date is here.
Dec 15th N.C. Lawlor 9pm
Dec 16th Jem Mitchel 9pm
Dec 17th Oliver Cole + Friends
Dec 18th Aoife Nessa Frances 9pm
Dec 19th Leila Jane 9pm
Dec 20th A.Smyth 9pm
Dec 21st The X Collective w/ Toshin, Shiv, Shy Mascot 9pm
Dec 22nd The Young Folk ( Elgin) 9pm
Dec 23rd Mongoose 9pm
Dec 24th Lemoncello 9pm
Dec 25th Liam Ó Maonlaí 9pm
Dec 26th MUNDY 9pm
Dec 27th SACK 9pm
Dec 28th SON 9pm
Dec 29th The Zen Arcade (former members from the Strypes) 9pm
Dec 30th Ryan O’Shaughnessy 9pm
Each performance will be accompanied by the work of Douglas O’Connor, a Dublin based photojournalist, who has spent a life time walking the streets of Dublin, camera in hand. Since the lockdowns began in 2020 he has continued to document the city in all of it’s nakedness, shy of people. Walk the quiet streets of Dublin through the eyes of O’Connor.
For The Girl are an indie pop rock sextet from Nottingham.With a number of high profile gigs and UK supporting tours under their belts, this is a band that’s clearly going places, helped by a style and sound all of their own. Their stage presence is like no other irrespective of where they play, from small and intimate venues, to the electric crowds of the UK’s O2 Academies
For The Girl have a tight, shredding and utterly exhilarating sound. Exuding deft melodic prowess and indie pop energy the band create dynamic earworms backed by driving rhythms and powerful emotive vocals. For The Girl have a bright future ahead of them – really looking forward to this takeover.
You can stream For The Girl’s new single ‘Fishnets And Dreams’ below
Sam Wickens is an Indie singer songwriter from Bangor, County Down. The NI Music prize nominee has released his new single ‘Strange.24’ along with a deeply reflective video that encapsulates Sam’s battle with mental illness.
Wickens is a passionate performer and exceptional instrumentalist with a talent for writing poignant and captivating songs. This is a takeover not to be missed.
You can stream Sam Wickens new single ‘Strange.24’ below
Hailing from Tipperary, Kill ‘Em Charlie are a five piece indie rock outfit. Newly re-imagined and taking their sound to blistering new heights, the band have recently released their new EP, ‘I Hope This Works for You (‘Cause it Does for Me)’.
Kill ‘Em Charlie have a tight, melodious sound which radiates slick guitar lines and infectious hooks. Showcasing clever songwriting and deft musicianship the five piece blend sweet melodies with blistering indie superbly to create a sound that is refined and exhilarating. This takeover is sure to be a blast.
You can stream Kill ‘Em Charlie’s new EP ‘I Hope This Works for You (‘Cause it Does for Me)’ below
Author : Danu
Indie: (n) an obscure form of rock which you only learn about from someone slightly more hip than yourself.
