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Indie Quick picks – Featuring Eoin Devereux, The Lathums, The Crowleys, Xona and For The Girl

Eoin Devereux

Genre : Singer-songwriter, Indie

Bio: Waterford musician Eoin Devereux has released his new single called ‘Falling Apart’ which is a successor to ‘Going My Own Way’ and ‘Fall and Save’ both written and recorded alone in his bedroom in County Wexford.

Track: Falling Apart

Why We Like It: This brooding number balances bedroom pop with sulky R&B elements to create a satisfying tune for listeners to enjoy. The song is layered in luxuriant, spacious soundscapes with warm guitar weaving between simmering synths and whispered vocal elements creating a lethargic and sombre backdrop for Devereux’s smooth vocals to gently drift over. ‘Falling Apart’ is a spacey alternative pop tune masterfully crafted for repeat plays.

You can follow Eoin Devereux on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Eoin-Devereux-101242125354352

Stream ‘Falling Apart’ below

The Lathums

Genre : Indie

Bio: The Lathums have released their new single ‘I’ll Get By’ from their upcoming debut album, ‘How Beautiful Life Can Be’ which is set for release Friday 24th of September.

Track: I’ll Get By

Why We Like It: Bouncing on a chugging rhythm section while jangly guitars ooze a desert-esque warmth and vibrancy, the band have crafted a glorious ditty with ‘I’ll Get By’. The track is a joy to listen to and displays strong musical growth within the bands sound. A sweet 50’s hued melody is drizzled over soothing vocals and catchy refrains to create a wholesome, smile-inducing tune saturated in the heartfelt songwriting and charming musicianship of The Lathums. Press play and enjoy

You can follow The Lathums on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thelathums

Watch the video for ‘I’ll Get By’ below

The Crowleys

Genre : Indie

Bio : The Crowleys have released their new single ‘Somnia’.The Crowleys consist of Cohen Wylie (guitar, vocals, production), Stuart Downie (drums, vocals), Giulianna Frontini (vocals) and brothers Justyn (synth, guitar) and Collin Horlick (bass, bass synth). Wylie, Downie and the Horlicks have been playing together for over a decade since bonding over music in high school. ’Somnia’ marks the first single to be released in preparation for The Crowleys debut full length album

Track: Somnia

Why We Like It: It’s a dynamic psychedelic pop tune saturated in kaleidoscopic melodies and textures. Shimmering synths weave between driving beats and chiming guitars creating an 80’s lush sound that exudes a dark undertone throughout. The song swirls with cinematic grandeur while an infectious rhythmic groove and heavy bass line ground the listener within the song’s dense soundscape. Filled with epic pines on guitar and brooding electronics ‘Somnia’ is a thrilling tune laced in The Crowley’s mesmerising musicianship.

You can follow The Crowley’s on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/thecrowleysband/

Stream ‘Somnia’ below

Xona

Genre : Singer-songwriter

Bio : Emerging Afro-Irish artist Xona has released his latest single ‘In My Head’.Having moved from Lagos to Ireland at the age of 10, he spent his teenage years mixing it up between the church choir and watching live performances of pop stars like Prince and Christina Aguilera on YouTube. Pursuing his dream of writing songs and being a singer Xona studied for degrees in jazz and popular music all the while making ripples in the Irish underground music scene. Xona began working with different producers and songwriters in London, Berlin, and Dublin. His influences emanate from the vast worlds of jazz, electronic, house, rock and even classical music.

Track: In My Head

Why We Like It: This intoxicating tune is wrapped in cinematic soundscapes as Xona creates a heart rushing pop tune filled with passion and emotion. His soulful vocals and velvety tone caress the nostalgic melody while building electronics, intricate rhythms and punctuated beats flurry in the background to create a rush of adrenaline throughout. The production is clean and precise while Xona’s emotional songwriting and expressive vocals lift the track to celestial heights. ‘In My Head’ is an impressive new tune sure to revolve in the listeners head for days.

You can follow Xona on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/xo._.na/?fbclid=IwAR3o-Nf889qHj9GNIhosoqsE9fVF1zmNcTcQ9Kj3ap8r-No88_IGtj6Kk3k

Stream ‘In My Head’ below

For The Girl

Genre : Indie rock

Bio : Nottingham six-piece, For The Girl are back with their brand new single ‘The New Dance Movement’.

Track: The New Dance Movement

Why We Like It: It’s a swaggering single from the six-piece, the track exudes a catchy anthemic melody that showcases the bands raucous indie rock and lyrical depth in all its glory. Epic guitar refrains whirlwind around pulverising drums and a groove-laced bass while passionate vocals highlight the tracks lyrical content of being stuck in a rut and trying to find a way out. This vigorous anthem is a fine example of For The Girl’s refined and boisterous musicianship. Enjoy.

You can follow For The Girl on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/ForTheGirlUK/

Stream ‘The New Dance Movement’ below

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Author: Danu