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modernlove. ‘Only Ever Only You’

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Irish indie band modernlove. have released their new alt-pop banger ‘Only Ever Only You’ ahead of their debut US Tour in March. modernlove.’s previous single ‘Ruin Your Night’ boosted the Irish alt-rock quartet’s growing fame, adding airplay from Gemma Bradley at BBC Radio 1 Introducing and John Kennedy at Radio X to previous support from Jack Saunders BBC Radio 1. 

Boasting a frenetic wall of sound that surges with effervescent synths, bright guitars and pummeling drums ‘Only Ever Only You’ is a vibrant indie, pop-punk track from modernlove. This band are growing their sound superbly while still maintaining the raw indie charm that has always been at the centre of their songs. The lyrics rush with urgency over the bubbling instrumentation while telling the story of realising that “the object of your desire isn’t as infatuated as you are.” The track is an exciting piece of expressive musicianship from the band filled with driving bass lines, pounding rhythms and an irresistible refrain that sparks images of mass sing-alongs at a live show. ‘Only Ever Only You’ is simply glorious.

The band commented, “‘Only Ever Only You’ chronicles the breaking down of communication in a relationship. It’s about being in love when it’s too late and trying to communicate with someone who has moved on and simply isn’t there anymore. It’s probably the most sincere and direct we’ve been as a band in a song and the music speaks to that. We’ve taken from our early inspirations and gone straight up pop punk on this track.”

Stream ‘Only Ever Only You’ below 


Author: Danu

Indie, New Music, Pop Punk

Tyler Keel ‘I Say’

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Tyler Keel has released his debut single, ‘I Say’. Originally a game developer, Tyler Keel is a fresh face to the music industry, and yet he is already such a promising talent. The artist picked up game development at just 13-years-old, but it was the songwriting that allowed him to be even more creative and find an outlet for his thoughts/emotions. Now fully emerged as a performing artist, Keel describes his process as very much music first, finding a beat that he resonates with before he starts to let the lyrics flow.

Surging with emotion and pop-punk bravado ‘I Say’ is a dynamic debut from Tyler Keel. The track sits on a bed of gritty guitars, pummeling drums and elastic bass lines that fill out the energetic foundation while Keel’s gritty vocals express the evocative lyrics. “so I have to know if my heart is in purgatory… put me in a spiral of grief I don’t know how to get you off my mind”. Laced with shredding riffs and oodles of energy ‘I say’ is a compelling and impressive new tune.

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Author: Danu

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

Slender Pins ‘So Happy (90% Of The Time)’.

Slender Pins have released their new single ‘So Happy (90% Of The Time)’. This blistering tune surges in on sharp guitar hooks, and infectious grooves as Slender Pins flesh out their energetic sound with witty lyrics and dark undertones. With raw rumbling basslines weaving between frantic pop-punk instrumentation, the band create a manic and powerful wall of sound as the lyrics swing from happy to dark thoughts “But then come the long, dark nights, and a voice from the depths of your subconscious cries: ‘what the f*ck am I doing with my life?!'”. With desert- esque guitars adding swagger between crazed vocal yelps while the brisk tempo entices you to dance along; Slender Pins create a fantastic tune ready to blast at full volume. 

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Author: Danu

Indie, Indie Punk, New Music, Pop Punk

Cuecliché ‘The Last Dance’

London three-piece pop-punk band Cuecliché have released their new single ‘The Last Dance’. This dynamic pop-punk tune bursts with the energetic and emotive sound of Cuecliché as they spread a heartfelt melody over a blustering backdrop of punchy drums and shredding guitars. Teaming slick riffs with buoyant basslines, the song is upbeat and travels at a brisk pace and is an exciting glimpse into the band’s musical talents. Filled with a shredding solo, a suspense-filled crescendo and anthemic tones ‘The Last Dance’ boasts a powerful wall of sound throughout.

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Author: Danu

Indie, New Music, Pop Punk

Ocean’s Avenue ‘Overdo$ed’

Isle of Man’s Ocean’s Avenue have released their second single ‘Overdo$ed’. Written after seeing a friend leaving a toxic relationship which resulted in turning towards alcohol and drugs, ‘Overdo$ed’ carries relatable images of hitting rock bottom, trying to get over someone. Collaborating with Ben Donaldson (VooDoo Bandits), Jamie McIntyre and Graeme of Two Zero Nine Mastering has allowed Ocean’s Avenue to unlock their sound and achieve their vision. Ocean’s Avenue formed in March 2020, just days before COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were implemented. Despite the subsequent challenges that followed for the whole music industry, Ocean’s Avenue have already secured several live shows, delivering electrifying performances that have allowed their fan base to grow.  The boys are currently hard at work recording their first album, consisting of songs they have written together over the past year.

‘Overdo$ed’  is an energetic blast of indie punk that fleshes out Ocean’s Avenue’s catchy and buoyant sound. The band create a bubbling soundscape of elastic bass grooves and driving rhythms with sharp lacerations on guitars that gash throughout. The track is an impressive display of musicianship and a joy to listen to. Filled with an infectious melody and sing-along chorus ‘Overdo$ed’ is a vibrant and energetic tune from Ocean’s Avenue.

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Author: Danu

Album Review, New Music, Pop Punk

The Len Price 3 ‘Ip Dip Do’ Album

British band, The Len Price 3, have released their 7th studio album ‘Ip Dip Do’. The Len Price 3 are a high energy trio from Kent, UK. Formed 20 years ago, The Len Price 3 includes Glenn Page (guitar and vocals), Steve Huggins (bass) and Neil Fromow (Drums and BV’s). The trio started out playing in bars, from having to find an audience who enjoyed their ‘revved-up, no-nonsense sound’, to sharing stages with well-known artists such as The Lovely Eggs, all whilst writing and recording six albums. With the continued album releases, The Len Price 3 had the opportunity to support Sir Paul McCartney at Hyde Park, alongside touring Europe, the UK and playing in America at the “South by Southwest Music Conference”.

‘Ip Dip Do’ is a fast-paced album that surges with the energetic pop-punk sound of The Len Price 3. The band take lush pop melodies and coat them in a punchy backdrop of jaunty guitars, driving rhythms and swagger to create a dynamic listening experience. From the sharp strutting guitar of ‘Mr Spong’s Miraculous Leap’ and ‘Billy the Quid’ to the alternative angst of ‘Bag of Bones’ and intense rush of ‘She’s Making a Film’; the band create a light and kinetic atmosphere that is difficult to resist. The stings on guitar lacerate through the pounding drums and rampant bass grooves to create an edgy wall of sound that contrasts the smooth vocals and sunkissed melodies. With surprise harmonica adding blues tones to ‘Bad Vibe Machine’ and lush 60’s-esque melodies shimmying through ‘Strange TImes’, the album has something for everyone. ‘Ip Dip Do’ is a fun, spirited album that boasts the refined and cohesive sound of The Len Price 3.

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Author: Danu

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

Rowdy Outsider ‘I Know You Don’t Wanna Talk to Me’

Drogheda pop-punk band Rowdy Outsider have released their new single, ‘I Know You Don’t Wanna Talk to Me’. The band consists of vocalist Matthew Doyle, guitarist and bassist Conor Whearty and drummer Sean Murtagh.

‘I Know You Don’t Wanna Talk to Me’ surges with youthful vigour as Rowdy Outsider pour shredding indie rock into a pop-punk backdrop. Drizzling sweet melodies into crashing guitars and shimmering synths the band create an exhilarating tune that slips into the ears with ease. Boasting intricate guitar lines that ricochet off a punchy drum foundation and irresistible groove-filled bass, ‘I Know You Don’t Wanna Talk to Me’ marks Rowdy Outsider a band to keep an eye on. Enjoy.

About the track the band say: “I Know You Don’t Wanna Talk to Me is about dealing with a traumatic series of events in your life and being able to look back, laugh and not take life too seriously” 

Self-produced, the band say it’s the least precious they’ve ever been about the recording process. “We wrote and recorded everything really quickly for this song and didn’t worry about perfection in performance or production. We wanted to reflect the tongue in cheek lyrics in the music and production”

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Author: Danu

Alt- Pop, electro- pop, Electronic, Indie, indie rock, New Music, Post Punk

Apella ‘Buried You’

Photo Credit : Ray Keogh

Apella have released a limited edition vinyl and CD of their debut album ‘1963’, alongside the brand new single ‘Buried You’. Since the album was digitally released on January 29th, it has been going from strength to strength with a whopping 500,000 streams racked up to date. Pre-orders for the physical release launched in January via apellamusic.com with 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this album going directly to The Marie Keating Foundation specifically to help fund the outstanding support services they provide to women affected by Breast Cancer.

Bouncing between an effervescent pop chorus and earnest verses, ‘Buried You’ is a fizzing electronic-infused pop-punk/ indie banger from Apella. The band depicts heartbreak through this dynamic tune as brooding verses, that are smeared with dark undertones simmer into a bright pop chorus that is so catchy you will have to prise it from your head. The song displays the expressive songwriting and ever-shifting musicianship of Apella. Venturing into heavy electronics the track whirls and coils around dizzying synths and a hyper wall of sound. As a rampant bassline weaves between punchy drums and effervescent electronics the track spirals into the exhilarating chorus. Apella blend lush textures with rich soundscapes and shake them up to create a fizzing anthem while heart-stopping melodies and meaningful lyrics add weight and depth “I trembled at the thought of moving on, you surrendered all hope before hope was gone”. Dara Quilty’s vocals balance the tender lyrics and explosive soundscapes with ease. His coo’s ebb and flow with the instrumental turmoil providing emotion and anthemic power throughout. The track is such a joy to the senses and a fine display of musicianship from Apella.

‘Buried You’ is accompanied by a vigorously high energy, vivacious music video directed by Ray Keogh. Talking about the video Director Ray Keogh said: “I have been part of the Apella journey since inception and this music video captures everything they represent. Quilty and Nolan are two extraordinarily talented performers. We set it up and executed this video just like we were headlining a music festival! This is Apella. I am incredibly proud of this.”

Speaking of the album Dara Quilty said: “The response to the album on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube has been overwhelming. I still enjoy opening up my phone and simply seeing it exist in the world. As I mentioned before, we’ll be donating 100% of all the physical sales proceeds directly to The Marie Keating Foundation. Up against COVID-19 and BREXIT, I am delighted that production is complete and we can finally release our beautiful Vinyl and CDs! I am eternally grateful to everyone who has pre-ordered and we’ll continue to donate sales after the release date!”

100% of the proceeds from this album bought on apellamusic.com will go directly to The Marie Keating Foundation’s Positive Living support group, Survive and Thrive programme, BRCA awareness and support programme and School’s Cancer Awareness Programme.

Watch the video for ‘Buried You’ below 


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, indie rock, New Music, Pop Punk

Quiet Like A Thief ‘LAK’

Boston and Long Island based pop punk duo Quiet Like A Thief have released the video for their latest single ‘LAK’.An incredible tribute to lead singer Alex Kouvaris’ father who passed away from Covid-19 this year, the single and video feature heartfelt lyrics and an incredibly impassioned performance.

‘LAK’ is a passionate alternative rock number saturated in crashing instrumentation and Quiet Like A Thief’s emotive musicianship. The track pulses with pummeling drums and a buoyant rhythmic foundation while the majestic, coarse guitars batter and clash into the blazing alternative rock backdrop. The band douse the melancholic melody in uplifting tones while the emotive vocals express the longing and shattering impact of loss within the lyrics. Quiet Like A Thief display their powerful pop punk through heartfelt lyrics and surging emotion to create a dynamic and wholly consuming track.

“Due to COVID-19, my father was unable to have a proper wake or funeral. We were forced to host a service via Zoom, and there was absolutely no closure. I wrote this song for him, and my band has shot an incredible music video as a tribute to honor the kind of man he was.” explains Alex.  “Ryan and I found beauty in this disaster, taking advantage of our time during COVID to create a positive outlet and to finally write music together again. It’s a tribute my father deserves.”

Watch the video for ‘LAK’ below


Author : Danu

Alt Rock, Alt- Pop, EP Review, Indie Punk, New Music, Pop Punk

Cuecliché ‘Look at the Pictures’ EP

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London three piece pop-punk band Cuecliché are set to to release their second EP ‘Look at the Pictures’ on January 24th. Cuecliché take their name from their ideology: to unashamedly follow the sounds of their inspirations and embrace the cliché that is all things pop-punk. Yet while their 2017 debut EP ‘One Last Chance’ clearly paid homage to the pop-punk powerhouses of yesteryear, Cuecliché well and truly discovered a sound of their own, receiving widespread critical praise and over 20k streams on Spotify alone. In their two years since forming, Cuecliché have brought their infectiously energetic live show to audiences all over the UK, with regular dates across London and three UK mini-tours already under their belts.

‘Look at the Pictures’ is a meaty EP of overwrought passion and energetic confidence with an undertone of vulnerability. This trio whack out high intensity punk rock tunes laced in shredding jagged riffs, punchy drums and gritty bass grooves. ‘Save Me’ and ‘Take It Away’ blast these muscular overtones through catchy tender melodies and warm vocals as the trio fill each anthem with passion and gusto.  The rush of emotion and adrenaline builds as the EP progresses through to the snappy ‘Puzzle Piece’ and mosh ready ‘It’s Over’.Featuring slick guitar solos crashing against a heavy wall of sound- Cuecliché throw themselves fully into every track. These spirited, boisterous anthems are full of rich textures. ‘Prince Of Nowhere’ is a twinkling tender ballad-ish track that showcases the delicate side to this riotous band. Filled with melancholy the band flesh out the sweet sway-able tones with zealous guitar shards and a clamoring rhythmic wall of sound. Dramatically passionate and filled with regret and anguish its a climactic end to this nostalgic soaked anthemic pop punk EP.

To promote the release, Cuecliché are taking to the road with their good friends Saving Sebastian! Playing Leicester, Liverpool, Milton Keynes and London from January 31st. For more you can follow the band on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/cueclicheband/

​Stream ‘Save Me’ below