Following the bright and punchy track ‘Sense of Place’, Montauk Hotel release their new indie-pop song, ‘Stains’. It is more subdued than the former, but does not lack energy or emotion. Inspired by early 80’s pop, Montauk Hotel succeed in paying homage to the decade but pair the nostalgic sound with modern production that grounds […]

We spoke to Suzanne Purcell of Pursued by Dogs on her background, experiences and thoughts on today’s music industry… Pursued by Dogs have recently released new single ‘Swap Dimensions’ – check it out below.   How did you get into to music? I have been involved in music in some shape or form since a very […]

Irish pop queen Aine Cahill has recently released her new single ‘Water Into Wine’.  This being the follow up to the compelling ‘Beauty Is a Lie’ which criticised how we use social media today. The moody pop number is rich with gorgeous metaphors and imagery portraying a broken relationship where a person has been taken […]

Norma Manly has released her debut single ‘Blue’.  The song discusses the breakup of a relationship that has left her feeling like a fool, something many of us will relate to. Manly’s unique breathy tone aids the sorrowful feel of the track, with the guitar and drums playing parts typical to the blues genre. Together […]

St. Vincent has released her sixth album, MassEducation, a rework of her previous release, MASSEDUCATION. It is a stunning collection of stories about heartbreak and regret told through raw, cutting vocals and a spellbinding piano performance. The album artwork is a rare picture of St Vincent, undressed, looking over her shoulder, into a blurred lens. […]

Lisa Maria releases her second single, ‘Silhouette’ an atmospheric dark pop song. It is an elegant account of an endeavour to overcome a difficult situation rationally and with maturity. Following on from the deeply personal ‘War’, ‘Silhouette’ further displays Lisa’s ability to communicate intensely emotional narratives in her music. Where ‘War’ builds into an explosion […]

Donegal songstress Eve Belle releases her debut EP Things I Once Believed, on Rubyworks Records. The EP perfectly captures her hauntingly sweet vocal with emotional lyrics portraying stories of heartbreak, in a fusion of R&B and folk. The opening track ‘Best Intentions’ sets the tone for the EP with a soulful vocal delivery coupled with sweet […]

Pleasureland is the latest release from HALEY (FKA Haley Bonar). Better known for her vocal driven indie rock, Pleasureland sees HALEY break new creative ground with an instrumental album of 12 tracks. The album is both frantic and placid, uplifting and heartbreaking, and takes the listener on a journey through different sounds and textures. Pleasureland […]

Ema Stapleton shares her thoughts on the latest EP in the Among Horses series by Haley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conover. ‘Among Horses III‘ is a collaborative EP written and recorded by Haley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conover. It is the third in the Among Horses project run by label Son Canciones. The project gathers two musicians who […]

Annual industry showcase, Hard Working Class Heroes will take place from the 27th to the 29th of September this year with live music, panel discussions, industry speed sessions and talks with some of the best in the global music industry. 50 Irish acts were chosen to showcase their music for Irish and International delegates including […]