Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From whenyoung
Following their recent singles ‘Heaven on Earth’ and their cover of the Cranberries classic ‘Dreams’, Limerick’s finest indie-poppers whenyoung have announced their new EP ‘Given Up’ to be released through Virgin EMI on the 9th November with new single and title track ‘Given Up’. 2018 has already been a landmark year for the young band. It’s seen them perform in Dublin as part of Shane Mcgowan’s 60th birthday celebration alongside the likes of Nick Cave and Sinead O’Connor. They’ve also supported the likes of Dream Wife, Declan McKenna, The Vaccines and Peace.Having already played storming sets at this year’s Great Escape, Latitude, Kendal Calling, Bestival, All Together Now and Electric Picnic, they are playing headline shows in October supporting both The Vaccines and Blossoms on their upcoming tours along with their own headline shows in Dublin, Limerick and Cork this coming November.
‘Given Up’ is a catchy indie pop number driven by a meaty backdrop, forming the perfect blend of gritty alternative rock. This trio weave between shimmering luscious pop and razor raw indie rock seamlessly to create a satisfying and hair raising listening experience. Dynamic drums and elastic rumbling bass create the resilient foundation while refined guitars meander from sweetly chiming to blistering stings as this track builds from its Pixies-esque style into the rich wholly consuming sound that is whenyoung. Aoife Power’s vocals sweetly coo with attitude hued undercurrents as she lulls the glorious melty melody. This track is well crafted each element bringing something delightful to the table. The infectious chorus, jangly guitar elements and honey drizzled vocal bridges make this track just sublime and pretty impressive.
About the track the band said “Given Up was written after a series of late nights and self-inflicted misdirection. The central message is to take your life by the reins and create your own future.”
You Can Catch whenyoung live at:
21st September – Reeperbahn Festival (Molotow) – Hamburg
26th September – The Key Club – Leeds
27th September –The Shipping Forecast – Liverpool
28th September – Think Tank? – Newcastle
29th September – Tenement Trail Festival – Glasgow
3rd October – The Boiler Room – Guildford
4th October – The Purple Turtle – Reading
5th October – The Cookie – Leicester
6th October – Neighbourhood Festival – Manchester
10th October – Komedia Studio – Brighton
11th October – Boston Music Rooms – London
12th October – Kasbah – Coventry
20th October – Ancienne Belgique – Belgium (Supporting The Vaccines)
21st October – Luxor – Cologne (Supporting The Vaccines)
22nd October – Gruenspan – Hamburg (Supporting The Vaccines)
24th October – Alhambra – Paris (Supporting The Vaccines)
25th October – Melkweg – Amsterdam (Supporting The Vaccines)
26th October – Festaal Kreuzberg – Berlin (Supporting The Vaccines)
28th October – Vega Small Hall – Copenhagen (Supporting The Vaccines)
29th October – Pustervik – Gothenburg (Supporting The Vaccines)
30th October – Nalen – Stockholm (Supporting The Vaccines)
13th October – Heartbreakers – Southampton
2nd November – The Workman’s Club – Dublin
3rd November – Dolan’s – Limerick
4th November – Cyprus Avenue – Cork
4th December – O2 Academy 1 – Sheffield (Supporting Blossoms)
5th December – Rock City – Nottingham (Supporting Blossoms)
7th December – O2 Academy 1 – Birmingham (Supporting Blossoms)
8th December – Victoria Warehouse – Manchester (Supporting Blossoms)
9th December – Victoria Warehouse – Manchester (Supporting Blossoms)
11th December – O2 Guildhall – Southampton (Supporting Blossoms)
12th December – O2 Academy 1 – Bristol (Supporting Blossoms)
Stream ‘Given Up’ below
