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.
Mechner unveils the final part of ‘Club Idem’ with single ‘Ghosts in the Mirror’. With the release of “Ghosts in the Mirror” and its accompanying music video, the continuing narrative which has been seen across Mechner’s previous 4 releases in 2020, finally comes to a close.
‘Ghosts in the Mirror’ is an emotive tune which drifts between 90’s alternative rock and electronic indie as Mechner spreads a catchy powerful melody over a simmering backdrop. Exuding punchy drums and warm guitar jangles teamed with wisps of electronics this rock ballad powerhouse is an impressive final addition to what has been a thrilling journey with Mechner. He never fails to deliver emotion and earnest tunes that pack one hell of a punch and ‘Ghost in the Mirror’ doesn’t disappoint. With a cinematic chorus, brooding verses and flashing dark electronics it’s a compelling, chilling new track and a satisfying listening experience.
About the track Mechner says “Ghosts is about being black out intoxicated on a night out, the feeling of not knowing where you are, but remembering only flashing images and sounds, somewhere in the recesses of your mind you are aware of what’s going on, but you have almost no control over your body, or brain. The idea of being trapped in oneself, it’s actually quite terrifying the idea of what can happen when you are not in control”
The music video is presented in Black and White, and shows one of the main characters going through grief over the loss of his partner to the mysterious Club Idem, though the ending is one you won’t forget in a hurry. Watch the video for ‘Ghosts in the Mirror’ below
Mechner has released his new single ‘Working Yourself to Death’. This is part four of his upcoming mini-LP “Club Idem”. Mechner is a new Cork based Artist, completely self-funded and self-produced, Mechner had great success with debut single “Surfacing”, notable for its music video which garnered over 25k views and was included in Indie Cork’s Film Festival to great crowd reaction. The music video of Working yourself to Death is especially notable for it’s lead “Lorcan O’Neill” playing the mysterious owner of “Club Idem” the fictional club which has featured across Mechner’s 2020 releases, as a continuing storyline emerges. O’Neill’s performance is not to be missed, shades of “Heath Ledger’s Joker and Tom Hardy’s Bronson” can be seen in his carefully controlled but explosive acting, he commands the cameras lens, with his background in dance providing his movement with meanacing intent.
‘Working Yourself to Death’ is a dark number as Mechner uses synths and precise soundscapes to create another chilling track. The flashing electronics drive the song while the cinematic production and haunting vocals create an icy atmosphere.The pulsing beat and mysterious melody exude an eerie melancholic tone as the song builds to its hair-raising crescendo. ‘Working Yourself to Death’ is a brooding catchy number which boasts the finesse and masterful musicianship of Mechner. He has a sublime ability to create intoxicating pieces of music which express his lyrical themes and ‘Working Yourself to Death’ is another prime example of this.
About the track Mechner said : “It is decidedly different than the previous singles released this year, acting as a rallying cry for the youth whom are working themselves to death with little hope for a secure future, a generation who can’t save, who will never own a home, because of a poorly regulated system that favours the landlords pockets…”
Watch the video for ‘Working Yourself to Death’ below
Mechner has released his new single ‘Wasted’ which is part three of his upcoming mini-LP ‘Club Idem’. Mechner is the latest foray for Cork based artist Jack Ahern, Mechner has supported the likes of Dermot Kennedy, Delerentos and The Coronas amongst many others.
‘Wasted’ is quite the bewitching tune. Ahern pursues a more mysterious and conflicted form of songwriting with ‘Wasted’ as he drowns his sorrows in cinematic eerie soundscapes while the lyrics express self doubt “It’s easy to see that you’re wasted on me”.
Ahern’s vocals venture between soft whispers and melodic coos before becoming more intense as the song builds. The track swirls almost out of control delving into a dark abyss of coiling, confused emotions expressed through crashing cymbals and pounding drums. The airy rhythmic taps and swirling soundscapes between this emotive frenzy expresses an uncontrollable rush of panic and pain. ‘Wasted’ is a mesmerising piece of work, I can’t wait to hear more from Ahern.
Mechner follows up the exciting first single ‘Do you wanna go?’ from upcoming mini-LP “Club Idem” with ‘Do it Again and Again’ along with the anticipated accompanying music video. The video is a continuation of where “Do you wanna go?” left off, though it’s not immediately apparent how they tie together, maybe some eagle eyed viewers will spot an advert for “Club Idem” and ponder what it all means, the video shows a young couple going through a tough patch, financially speaking, living in relative squaller like much of the youth of today, when one of them discovers an interesting opportunity in a local paper, work at “Club Idem”, will this be the salvation they are looking for?
Laced in passion, blistering soundscapes and epic instrumental blasts, ‘Do it Again and Again’ continues Mechner’s thrilling, lush and rich musicianship. The song warps, wraps and asphyxiates with luring soft verses before a demolishing drone on guitars scorches your ears. Mechner has a beautiful ability to take a sweet nostalgic and longing melody and saturate it with lean mean anthemic rock. A wriggling bass groove weaves through the tracks underbelly with elements of distortion creating a dark undertone. However there is an 80’s power anthem vibe about this song as the explosive chorus and dramatic instrumental wails all ooze charisma and gusto. The smooth vocals caress the verses with a warm country-esque tone while taking on a swagger-dipped persona for the fist pump chorus. Once again Mechner presents a tight passionate and utterly intoxicating tune ready for repeat listens.
About the track Mechner says: “The song is relatively old, having been written in 2013, while I was still in college, it started off as a much more “pop” sounding tune, with a faster tempo, in the vein of Thudthumping by Chumbawumba. The original version of the track actually featured in some student film, that I never got to see and know nothing about, but it never officially released.”It wasn’t until last year when I slowed the tempo of the track down considerably, found the right chord arrangement and came up with a much more interesting bass line for the verse, then I started to really see it as something “Mechner” could do. Whilst recording it I kept layering the guitars, I believe there is at least 10 or 15 separate guitar tracks that give it an overwhelming wall of noise when it kicks in.”
Cork based solo effort, Mechner has released his new single/music video ‘Do You Wanna Go?’.Mechner; is the latest foray for Cork based artist Jack Ahern, completely self-funded and self-produced, Ahern had great success with debut single “Surfacing”, notable for its music video which garnered over 25k views and was included in Indie Cork’s Film Festival to great crowd reaction.’Do You Wanna Go?’ is the first glimpse into CLUB IDEM a mini-LP which will be released later in 2020. Mechner has supported the likes of Dermot Kennedy, Delerentos and The Coronas amongst many others.
With a catchy guitar refrain biting down into the alternative stained backdrop ‘Do You Wanna Go?’ presents Mechner’s enticing sound with an anthemic punch and irresistible melody. The guitar weaves its buoyant way through a swirling soundscape while the snappy beat and cinematic tension create a tantalizing listening experience. Mechner uses unique and dramatic musicianship to entice the listener. The rumble on bass coils beneath the light dance infused agitation as if foreshadowing an ominous event while the irresistible melody ferments through the verses. This push and pull effect creates sublime apprehension before the track erupts into its exhilarating chorus. The layering is superb, we see glimpses of pop, smeared upon jaunty indie rock while a bracing alternative soundscape brews a thick sticky concoction through the tracks underbelly, this is all seasoned with a fleshy light coating of tempestuous dance elements. Mechner displays a sublime ability to provide tantalizing intricacies within this track and he does this with dark atmospheric brooding that asphyxiates beneath light pop flashes and chilling vocal manoeuvres. ‘Do You Wanna Go?’ is an infectious, thrilling, juicy and well crafted track from Mechner.
Watch the video for ‘Do You Wanna Go?’ below
Author: Danu
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