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Indie, Indie Quick Picks, New Music

Indie Quick Picks Featuring- Wild Youth, Bobbi Arlo, Alexis Kings, Culleton and Bullet Girl

Wild Youth

Genre: Indie pop

Bio: Coming off the back of their hit single ‘Champagne Butterflies’, Wild Youth are back with a fresh new indie-pop sound, with ‘Seventeen’. Having taken time out with family & friends during the pandemic, the guys spent time reflecting on the simplicity of their younger days and are back with this impressive single. Co-written by Conor O Donohoe & JC Stewart, and produced By Tristen Evans (The Vamps), Seventeen is the 1st single to be taken from Wild Youth’s upcoming EP.

Track:  Seventeen

Why We Like It: This shimmering slice of indie-pop surges with emotion, nostalgic melodies and cinematic musicianship. Delicate keys flutter through a suspenseful rush on drums while supple guitar chimes throughout. The track is a joy to listen to and oozes heartfelt passion and a wonderfully bittersweet melody. ‘Seventeen’ is a breathtaking new single from Wild Youth.

You Can Follow Wild Youth On Facebook Here https://www.facebook.com/bandwildyouth

Stream ‘Seventeen’ below

Bobbi Arlo

Genre: Alternative pop

Bio : Alt pop sensation Bobbi Arlo has unleashed her highly anticipated new single ‘Parasite’. ‘Parasite’ marks the start of a new musical journey for Bobbi Arlo as she embarks on what promises to be a very exciting and hectic 2022.

Track: Parasite

Why We Like It: ‘Parasite’ presents the refreshing alternative pop sound of Bobbi Arlo through a chilled R&B perspective. The artist injects irresistible melodies into an intoxicating electronic backdrop while icy keys and pulsing beats create a contrasting push-pull effect. Filled with pristine vocals and lush backing vocals atop dark bubbling soundscapes the track is an enjoyable, musically immersive gem that showcases Arlo’s wonderful ability to create evocative music which exudes swagger, sass and earnestness all at once. Love it.

You can follow Bobbi Arlo on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/bobbiarloo

Stream ‘Parasite’ below

Alexis Kings

Genre: Indie

Bio: Alexis Kings have released the Metta remix of their song ‘Velvet’. Alexis Kings’ delivery is that of quintessential British rock & roll with a contemporary undertone made up of catchy hooks and melodic vocals. The band consists of Brendan Aherne (Vocals) and Fabio Bocca (Drums). Taking aspects of each member’s influence and fusing each style with elements of Country, Soul, Hip-hop and Funk sitting on top of a solid Rock n Roll base, they aim to create a sound distinctive to Alexis Kings.

Track: Velvet Metta Remix

Why We Like It: Metta puts a new spin on this swaggered single to create a chilled groove-rooted rendition for listeners to indulge in. Utilizing biting electronics and shimmering synths weaved between muggy beats and 70’s-esque disco elements this remix is a glitter ball of infectiousness that will repeat in your head for days. Press play and enjoy.

You can follow Alexis Kings on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/AlexisKingsMusic

Stream ‘Velvet Metta Remix’ below 

Culleton

Genre : Alternative pop

Bio : Tipperary artist Culleton has released her new single ‘Broken Mirror’.

Track: Broken Mirror

Why We Like It: It’s an enjoyably intoxicating display of alternative pop filled with bubbling hip hop moments and rich intricate production. Culleton presents a haunting and enticing tune that revolves around eerie twinkles on keys while asphyxiating beats punctuate the track’s airy soundscape. For the verses, Culleton’s raps break up the sweet vocal lulls that adorn the chorus in ghostly coos – the effect is a sublime, contrasting assault on the senses. Filled with enthralling textures and dark undertones ‘Broken Mirror’ is a thrilling new single from this talented artist.

You can follow Culleton on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/patsyjoculleton/

Stream ‘Black Mirror’ below 

Bullet Girl 

Genre: Post-punk

Bio: Bullet Girl have released their new single, ‘McViolence’. McViolence follows the band’s highly acclaimed previous single ‘The Hunt’. Where their previous single took on corrupt politicians, this time the band take aim at a culture of violence and toxic masculinity within groups of young men. The song was inspired by an unprovoked attack on two of the band members from a group of teenagers in their hometown.

Track: McViolence

Why We Like It: This thrilling tune is a swirling hotbed of post-punk angst and riveting musicianship. The band create a backdrop of sharp guitars and driving bass lines while pounding drums lay down a lean mean foundation that builds and intensifies to a glorious mammoth crescendo. ‘McViolence’ is an excitingly savage new tune from Bullet Girl and a sterling display of this band’s expressive sound and boundless talent. Prepare to be amazed.

You Can Follow Bullet Girl On Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/BulletGirlBand

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Author: Danu

Indie, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Pauric O’ Meara ‘Wait For You’

Pauric O’ Meara has released his new single ‘Wait For You’. O’ Meara is an independent Pop/Rock singer-songwriter from Co. Tipperary, based in Dublin.He has been making his mark on the Irish music scene for quite a few years, starting off by supporting bands such as Hermitage Green and Hudson Taylor, to putting on 2 successful headline shows of his own in Dublin in The Soundhouse and Workman’s Club, as well as making his Electric Picnic Festival debut in 2019.O’ Meara started to gain the attention he deserved with the release of his EP ‘Looking Forward to Hindsight’ at the start of 2020 and a single release in ‘Techno or RnB’ with each track gaining radio and online support. This has carried into 2021 with his most successful release to date ‘Final Say’, and his latest release ‘All Alright’ being supported nationally and internationally, as well as two sold out shows in Winthrop Avenue, Cork on Nov 26th and The Workmans Club Dec 10th to cap off another successful year of growth. O’ Meara has an upcoming Irish Tour with MCD which will see him play his biggest Irish shows to date in Dublin, Limerick, Galway and Cork as well as making his UK Debut with a headliner booked for the summer. 

Beautifully emotive and surging with lush melodies and supple instrumentation, ‘Wait For You’ is a glittering example of O’Meara’s expressive musicianship. Pulsing beats create a suspenseful backdrop while soft twinkles on guitar and rippling soundscapes flicker throughout highlighting O’Meara’s poetic lyrics and velvety smooth vocals. Atop a surging instrumental backdrop, his voice beautifully flutters from warm croons to delicate falsetto “I’ll wait for you, you’re coming back to me”. ‘Wait For You’ is a joy to listen to again and again and is a fine display of O’Meara’s deft musical prowess and poignant songwriting.

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Author: Danu

Indie, New Music

Bison Hip ‘This Time’

Having experienced their fair share of heartbreak, Bison Hip share their wisdom with their debut single ‘This Time’. Bison Hip were formed by long-time friends during a lockdown Zoom call in 2020. Built on the backbone of true Scottish grit, the ethos is clear: real musicians, real instruments, no click tracks, culminating in a unique blues-rock sound with real-life stories.

Filled with subtle jazz hues and dynamic rock elements ‘This Time’ is a satisfying listening experience. The song is well crafted and easy on the ears with delicate keys coating the backdrop in sweet tones while a tight buoyant rhythm creates a foot-tapping groove. Showcasing smooth vocals, sharp guitar embellishments and a shredding guitar solo ‘This Time’ is a charming debut from Bison Hip.

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Author: Danu

Indie, New Music

Joshua Lloyd ‘White Lies’


UK based artist Joshua Lloyd has released his new single ‘White Lies’. The track is the first song to be released from Lloyd’s upcoming EP. Starting to write when he was 16, Joshua Lloyd fell in love with writing lyrics, guitar melodies, and singing in a cover band, changing his course of direction towards Hip-Hop and Rap. After ten years of rapping, Joshua Lloyd is making his return to the alternative music scene, with his upcoming EP scheduled for release later this year. Having received radio support from BBC Introducing, performing at The Great Escape Festival and winning EMM Unsigned artist of the year in 2020, Joshua Lloyd’s new release will be highly anticipated.

Surging with anthemic punk-pop and infectious melodies, ‘White Lies’ is a brisk, catchy new single from Joshua Lloyd. Riding on sharp guitar hooks with punchy drums and swirling soundscapes, the track floods with hyper energy and a sun-kissed atmosphere. Lloyd displays his heart palpitating pop-punk through infectious sweet melodies and dynamic musicianship while the lyrics discuss wanting a relationship with someone who only plays games in return. Laced in effervescent instrumentation ‘White Lies’ is sure to revolve in your head for days.

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Author: Danu

New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Rory and the Island ‘Call My Name’

Irish artist Rory and the Island has released his new single ‘Call My Name’, alongside announcing the release of his highly anticipated new album ‘Centre Falls Apart’ – which is set for release on 11th March on new Irish indie label Voices of the Sea. Donegal singer/songwriter Rory Gallagher, who has been releasing music since 2011 under the project name Rory and the Island has had quite the 17 months since the global pandemic began. After moving his family to Edinburgh in Scotland to open a brand new live music bar in the city called “The Wildcat” in March 2020, the venue never saw it’s official opening night due to Covid19 and Rory Gallagher found himself locked down in a new city and very very lost. Like most musicians, Rory and the Island began live Facebook gigs every week and opted for “escapism” in his shows making them very colourful, upbeat and quirky as opposed to holding a mirror up to the depressing situation. Rory and the Island gradually built up 30,000 facebook followers with some of his shows averaging up to 50k views on FB watch playback during the week.This huge outpouring of new interest has led to Rory and the Island having 7 sold-out shows in Ireland and the UK, with his Dublin and Belfast shows in Opium and the Blackbox selling out in less than 48 hours.

‘Call My Name’ is a musical gem from Rory and the Island. There is something utterly soothing and elegant about this track. Tender songwriting is enhanced by passionate vocals, delicate violin and warm cello accompaniment while supple beats and mellow acoustic guitar chime in the backdrop. The track is a glorious, easy listening treasure that oozes emotion and the beautifully expressive musicianship of Rory and the Island. Love it.

Speaking of the single and the announcement of the album Rory and the Island said: “I’m so delighted and shocked that 25 years after releasing my first self funded album in Donegal at the age of 18, and then moving on through “The Revs” in the noughties that I am still able to write and release my own original songs into the public domain. I have become immune to supposed failures and rejections and I still have the exact same love for it as I did when I was 18, it’s the music and the communication that matters”

Stream ‘Call My Name’ below


Author: Danu

Alt Rock, Indie, Indie Punk, indie rock, New Music, Post Punk

Scattered Ashes ‘This New Will’

Scattered Ashes have released their new single ‘This New Will’. The track follows The ‘Parallel Lines EP’, released on blood red vinyl,  selling out in its first week in Rough Trade stores throughout the UK. 2021 ended with sell-out Dublin and London shows, alongside support with Sprints and THUMPER. Scattered Ashes come straight out of the Dublin post-punk underground that birthed Murder Capital and Fontaines DC. The four-piece rapidly developed a name for themselves with their debut single ‘Love Is Not An Option’ receiving immediate support and airplay from Steve Lamacq (BBC Radio 6) and KEXP over in the states. The band are now set to embark on a series of Irish & UK shows in support of the single, including dates in Dublin, Galway, London, Manchester and Leeds.

With a glorious guitar refrain peering above a heavy rhythmic wall of sound, ‘This New Will’ is an exciting new single from Scattered Ashes. The song deals with the topic of disintegration and rebirth. Eloquent swirling instrumentation creates moments of innocence within the track’s overwhelming sense of melancholy while a lamenting melody and deep vocals express the song’s poetic lyrical depth, “there’s a price for pain, it’s so much different than before”. Showcasing majestic guitar work between outbursts of distortion and psychedelia, ‘This New Will’ is a compelling new tune from Scattered Ashes.

About the track, frontman Robert Dalton remarks that “A lifetime of self-denial leads to a dramatic overhaul of character: a new hope, a new urge, a new will. This is our most poignant song yet.” 

 Stream ‘This New Will’ below


Author:Danu

Indie, New Music

Robocobra Quartet ‘Heaven’

Photo Credit: Colin Armstrong

Belfast’s Robocobra Quartet have returned with new single ‘Heaven’. The track is the first new material in three years. The news comes on the heels of their recent signing to Deptford-based label First Taste Records and the announcement of a highly anticipated new album to come later in the year.Robocobra Quartet are a collective of six members of wildly different musical backgrounds swapping in and out to make a touring quartet, which has taken them across Europe to Montreux Jazz Festival, Latitude Festival, and as far as Inversia Festival in the polar north of Russia, all while receiving acclaim from the likes of The Quietus, The Line Of Best Fit, Prog, and BBC Radio 6.

‘Heaven’ is a fine example of Robocobra Quartet’s catchy experimental sound. Chris W Ryan’s hypnotic vocals brood atop a unique instrumental sound of rich rhythms and intricate layering. Within the track’s soundscape, heavy bass lines groove against pulsing drums, palpitating keys and elements of jazz on saxophone – the effect is an exciting, intriguing display of musicianship that sounds fresh even after repeat listens. ‘Heaven’ is a thrilling listening experience that boasts Robocobra Quartet’s deft musical prowess. Looking forward to the new album.

Speaking on ‘Heaven’, Ryan says: “Heaven is about the cult-like mania of capitalism. I grew up listening to Dead Kennedys and always liked how they would write songs from the perspective of a character they didn’t necessarily agree with. There’s something fascinating about the stories that emerge and I wanted to get inside that extremely chaotic and self-absorbed headspace. I loved the idea of singing as someone so narcissistic they find their newborn child beautiful just because they look alike.”

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Author:Danu

Indie, Indie Folk, New Music, Singer/Songwriter

Peter Richardson ‘The Coast’

Peter Richardson has released his new single, ‘The Coast’. Peter Richardson is a 22-year old singer/songwriter from Dublin. An avid songwriter since the age of 15, Peter grew up surrounded by music. After testing the waters with his original songs at a college open mic, Peter began properly recording his music at home in the summer of 2020.

Filled with warm string melodies that drift atop softly plucked guitar and soothing acoustic soundscapes, ‘The Coast’ is an utterly compelling new single from Peter Richardson. Within this track the singer/songwriter doesn’t hide behind an abundance of production or instrumentation; his minimalist approach allows the richness in his vocals and the magic within his delicate lyrical content to take the limelight – the effect is a wonderfully immersive track for listeners to enjoy again and again. Filled with calming backing vocals and lush folk tones that swell into a cinematic crescendo, ‘The Coast’ is a hair-raising, enjoyable tune that highlights the emotive musicianship of Peter Richardson. Looking forward to hearing more from this exciting artist.

Stream ‘The Coast’ below 


Author: Danu

Indie, indie rock, New Music

Room D ‘Strangers’

Five-piece indie rock band Room D have released their new single ‘Strangers’. This tight, infectious tune is a wonderful display of Room D’s blend of indie rock sprayed with irresistible grooves and enough energy to have a live audience going crazy. The track glistens with bright guitar lines tightly weaved between a warm bass and buoyant drum foundation creating a light and fun soundscape for listeners to enjoy. Boasting a catchy melody, warm vocals and majestic guitar work, ‘Strangers’ is an upbeat and immensely enjoyable tune from Room D.

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Author: Danu

New Music

CasiKaze ‘El Conjuro’

Argentinian songwriter CasiKaze has released his debut album, ‘El Conjuro’. Written about his experience as an Argentinian writer, trying to live up to his idols in the music industry, ‘El Conjuro’ was recorded in CasiKaze’s home studio.

 ‘El Conjuro’ is a moving collection of stripped-back tunes that display CasiKaze’s knack for creating ambient atmospheres and beautiful musicianship. The recordings have a retro soothing feel that places catchy melodies at the forefront of each song. Filled with soft harmonies and delicate guitar work, ‘El Conjuro’ is a soothing album and enjoyable debut from CasiKaze.

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Author: Danu