The Irish Corner

The Irish Corner

Hook - "Best Days"

Die in Dublin ansässige New Wave Rock Band Hook wird am Freitag ein neues Musikvideo für "Best Days" veröffentlichen. Von der Band gedreht und bearbeitet enthält es "slow shots" von Dublin die durch einen desorientierenden Filter laufen. Die Sicht ist aus den Augen von jemandem, der nachts durch die Stadt wandert; verwirrt, verloren und einsam. Die Band versuchte dabei, die Botschaft des Songs durch das Video zu visualisieren. (Video available on Friday)

Still Blue - "Maybe Baby"

Still Blue, eine Indie-Pop-Band aus Dublin, Irland haben am 16. April ihre Debütsingle "Maybe Baby" veröffentlicht. Das Duo besteht aus der aus Donegal stammenden Sängerin Nicole Lyons und dem aus Monaghan stammenden Gitarristen Ruairi Forde. Zu ihren Einflüssen gehören Orla Gartland, The Strokes und The 1975, die man auch ein wenig raushören kann.

Embarcadero - "Down"

Down ist die dritte Single von Embarcadero mit dem Schlagzeuger Nigel Powell (Sad Song Co., Frank Turner) und dem Produzenten Alex Loring (Rews, Fangclub). Es ist das neueste Veröffentlichung aus einer Reihe von Singles, die die Band mit Unterstützung von Help Musicians produziert hat. Dabei wurden mehrere Gastmusiker und Produzenten angeworben, um an der Musik zu arbeiten. Weitere Musiker des neuen Projekts sind Michael Mormecha (Mojo Fury, Amy Montgomery), Sarah Branigan (Jaxson), Joe Capel (Small Pond Records), Scott Halliday (Prince, John Grant, Gavin Glass) und der Bassist Calvin Wells.

#listenNOW! Winter Gardens - "ANTHROPOCENE"

"ANTHROPOCENE" is a critical reflection on human values and priorities. WINTER GARDENS challenges us to think about the long-term consequences of our actions and to recognize the true meaning and cost of our current lifestyle. The challenge is to find ways in which we, as a society, can act more sustainably and responsibly to protect both the environment and the well-being of all living beings. Musically, they hang over the landscape like a mist, creating a fantastic backdrop with shoegaze meets post-punk that characterizes the song. (The image presented here is courtesy of the artist.)

#ListenNOW! "Das Schöne bewahrt" by Nathalie Weider, Christian Loebenstein

In their song "Das Schöne bewahrt", Nathalie Weider and Christian Loebenstein explore the uncertain nature of farewells. The indecision as to whether the farewell is temporary or permanent is deliberately left open and refers to the ambivalent reality of human relationships. The bittersweet melody and the alternation between chanson and pop song emphasize the duality of feelings: preserving the beauty of the past while the uncertainty of the future persists. It is the emotional tension between letting go and holding on that gives the duet its narrative and musical depth.

#outNOW "Crying Sun" by T!ANA

In the piece "Crying Sun," T!ANA thematizes the inner conflict of a lost soul trapped in its struggle for healing. The coldness of the outside world stands in tense contrast to the burning desire for liberation. By describing the confrontation with one's own demons and the subsequent detachment from them, "Crying Sun" illustrates the process of healing. The atmospheric alternative electro sound creates the right setting, with T!ANA occasionally appearing on the surface, but mostly slumbering deep underground. The vocals march succinctly with the rhythm that hammers relentlessly, without mercy and without remorse. "Crying Sun" by T!ANA will delight many ears.

#outNOW! 'Moonlight Slide (ft. Mia G)' by ARPRAXIS

ARPRAXIS brings Mia G on board and slides towards the 90s, stopping there to embrace everything that made a great house track back then. The result - an elegant percussion line meets the piano, which is subordinate to the drums and contributes significantly to the rhythm. The vocals are the icing on the cake and complete the track, along with many small but great gimmicks typical of the era. This track inspires and grooves incredibly. Add 'Moonlight Slide (ft. Mia G)' by ARPRAXIS to your playlist!