Vernon Jane, ‘Get Bettr’

Fierce Dublin Jazz punk band Vernon Jane return with a stunning single, ‘Get Bettr’. Following the release of their second album Chestpains and Sidepieces in October of last year, the new track serves as powerful and propulsive reflection of the intense emotions surrounding grief.

Speaking about the new track, the group said: “Get Bettr is a reflection of the guilt and shame sometimes felt with grief. Feeling guilty for becoming a better version of yourself without the person you lost being here to see it. Feeling guilty for moving forward and wanting to stay stuck in the same place in honour of the person you lost. Grief is the purest form of love but it can eat away.”

Conor Furlong, ‘By Your Side’

Taken from Dublin artist’s Conor Furlong’s new album A Richard Linklater Film which dropped on September 27, ‘By Your Side’ is an emotional love song with an ethereal quality. Furlong’s vocals convey the sweet sentimentality of the track. Sure to tug at the heartstrings, the song’s wistful opening can be attributed to the gentle acoustic guitar riff, shortly before Furlong’s voice warmly greets the listener.

HousePlants, ‘In The Right Light’

Following their critically acclaimed debut Dry Goods in 2021, and EP Seaglass in 2022, Irish electric duo HousePlants have released their second album, Half Known Things.
Their new album promises to showcase the band’s vibrant energy, while delving deeper into sonic experimentation. On the new album, producer Daithí said: “Half Known Things feels alive in a way I’ve never experienced before – we’ve tried to capture the wild energy of our live shows and bottle it into these nine tracks. It’s music that’s messy, human, and alive, which to me is the heart of what HousePlants is all about.”

The first track, ‘In The Right Light’, is a dynamic electric track with deep lyrics and an enigmatic pace. With the lyrics ‘everything is beautiful in the right light’ reverberating in the listener’s ears, the song feels dramatic and exciting.

Shobsy, ‘Champagne’

Shobsy’s new single ‘Champagne’ is the ultimate pop tune, with a groovy bassline and an addictive chorus. With vocals akin to Freddie Mercury, the sparkling track is an ode to its title name, bubbling, dizzying, and exciting.
Speaking about the track, Shobsy said: "Champagne' is a dizzy and disorientating pop song about late nights becoming early mornings...sometimes a little more often than they should. But much like its sister single 'ENTERTAINMENT', one should not read too far into that side of things. This is a love song dedicated to Champagne...".

ZASKA, ‘No Right Time’ feat. Melina Malone

No Right Time (feat. Melina Malone) marks the latest single from Irish songsmith ZASKA and is the first from the upcoming studio album, Nectar.

During his residency at Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris, ZASKA teamed up with Melina Malone to pen this soul-pop belter. ‘No Right Time’ is undeniably danceable, punctuated by Malone’s crystalline vocals and inspired by the throwback sensibilities of Silk Sonic, with flourishes of Motown-esque strings and strutting guitar lines.

Soda Blonde, ‘Bully’

Soda Blonde are back with a new single for your Autumn playlists. ‘Bully’ is an immediately infectious offering, with Faye O’Rourke’s supernova vocals billowing across the compelling alt-pop soundscape, with production from the band’s sonic polymath Adam O’Regan.

This song channels Faye’s self-described “brain rot”. As she puts it, “‘Bully’ is a stubborn knot of internal dialogue, unrequited love and my own longing for acceptance”.

Pete Pamf, ‘Life Alright’

If you were up at 3am this morning, perhaps you already got a chance to listen to Pete Pamf’s latest single, which he released in the wee hours of the dawn.

If not, allow us to introduce his infectious song. Already a live fan favourite, Pamf released the first demo to ‘Life Alright’ a few years ago.

But the latest version boasts a perfect balance of polish and rawness, with the rustic backing - replete with magnetic strumming and a loose-jointed rhythm section - encompassing the anthemic hooks in a duvet of sonic warmth.

Static Vision, ‘Alcoholic’

Limerick 3-piece Static Vision return with a new single from their upcoming debut album.

‘Alcoholic’ continues to fortify the Static Vision sound, traced from a burning desire to transport listeners into the band’s world of simple yet distorted melodies, penned and played from a deep passion for what rock ‘n’ roll is truly all about.

At once, ‘Alcoholic’ is everything Static Vision strive towards: intensity, beauty and gravity.

 

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Maverick Sabre, ‘You Don’t Even Need It’

Maverick Sabre has today released his highly-anticipated, firth studio album Burn The Right Things Down.

Track four, ‘You Don’t Even Need It’, teems with everything that makes Mav’s new album so scintillating. The sun-soaked riffage and rhythm section deftly accentuates the singer-songwriter’s falsetto, as he sings: “You're watching hard love / Leaves you lying down and vacant / Down and vacant / Don't forget your card love.

‘You Don’t Even Need It’ further channels Mav’s vision for the album, resulting from a brush with existentialism. It wasn’t triggered by a particular loss but rather a profound realisation that a change was needed. As such, Mav decided to take a step back and reassess his sound in an effort to craft the kind of music that resonates with his vision.

Jazzy x KILIMANJARO, ‘No Bad Vibes’

Irish dance powerhouse Jazzy collaborates with Zambian-Scottish producer DJ KILIMANJARO for the new afro-house tune ‘No Bad Vibes’. Contrasting a dark and moody production with bright and energising vocals, the track captures the feeling of being lost in the moment at a rave.

Jordan Adetunji & Lil Baby, ‘Options’

With heavenly vocals and a production that is as catchy as it is unique, Jordan Adetunji’s ‘Options’, released in collaboration with Lil Baby, is a powerhouse of a track that is reflective and powerful, thanks to moody melodies and uplifting instrumentation.

Really Good Time, ‘My Brother’

Riotous and uplifting, Really Good Time’s newest offering ‘My Brother’ mixes heavy and distorted electric guitars with rich spoken-word vocals for a humongous stomping two minutes track, roasting neo-liberal rise-and-grind culture. With the release, the band also announces their longest international tour to date this winter, including a date in Dublin’s Whelan’s on November 22.

Luka Palm, ‘Stop It’

Released in collaboration with producer Karma Kid, Luka Palm’s new track ‘Stop It’ is a club-inspired banger, mixing the rapper’s unique rich flow with a catchy yet airy backdrop, exploring the themes of the nightlife and its highs and lows.

49th & Main, ‘So Low’

Indie-electronic band 49th & Main unveil their new reflective single ‘So Low’, blending a head-bopping production, gentle guitar riffs and atmospheric vocals, making for a track that is both euphoric and introspective. ‘So Low’ is one of the band’s oldest songs, with the duo allowing themselves to out the pieces together as slowly as the sound demanded and creating a melody that showcases years of growth

“The sentiment behind the track is love, life, and partying,” the duo said. “How weeks really start to merge just because the precious weekend passes by fast. It seems like we’ve started to notice the weekends go faster and faster as we’ve grown older. I would describe the track as how you feel on a Sunday, if you’ve had a good weekend.”

 

Pippa Molony, ‘You Dream Of Me’

The opener to Pippa Molony debut album Hungry Ghost, ‘You Dream of Me’ is a deeply distinctive and stirring track, setting the record apart from its very first second. With whispered, spoken-words vocals and minimal instrumentation on this first half, the song begins as an otherworldly voyage that is only heightened by the addition of heavier and deeper industrial sound as it advances.

Liadh, ‘Illusions’

With ethereal vocals and energetic electronic production, Liadh’s new single ‘Illusions’ sits at the crossroads between an emotional pop ballad and danceable club banger, exploring the themes and depression, anxiety and dissociation through electro-pop soundscapes.

Liadh says of the track: ‘Whilst vulnerable, ‘Illusions’ is hopeful. When I was struggling with my mental health, I remained aware that my scary feelings and perceptions were but Illusions. They were not truly me. And I would find my way out of them.’

Kellie Lewis, ‘102’

Limerick singer Kellie Lewis pays homage to her musical hero, the late Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan on the new track ‘102’. Dolores was Lewis’ mentor on The Voice Of Ireland in 2014 – on ‘102’, the musician reflects on her admiration, inspiration, and the lasting impact of a friendship.

Speaking of her relationship with Dolores, Lewis says: “I auditioned for The Voice of Ireland just to get the chance to meet Dolores O’Riordan. My whole world changed when I sang 'Running Up That Hill' by Kate Bush at the Blind audition and Dolores turned around.

“She believed in me and I miss her everyday. I’ve tried to write many songs in honour of Dolores but it took some time to compose the perfect tribute. I feel grateful that I ever had the chance to experience Dolores’ magic here on earth.”

Qbanaa, ‘Demons in The Liffey’

Cuban-Irish musician Qbanaa released her new heartfelt single ‘Demons In The Liffey’, coming ahead for her upcoming six track EP Elisa, set for release in the coming months. With soft guitar arpeggios and sitar sounds, as well as Qbanaa’s signature intimate vocal style, ‘Demons In The Liffey’ is a tender love song exploring love, loss, and the quest for self-discovery.

AM Shanley, ‘You Really Have Me’

A dreamy, shoe-gazey indie tune, AM Shanley's ‘You Really Have Me’ is a perfect blend of reverbed electric guitars and glistening rhythmic sections, making for the perfect accompaniment to Shanley’s gentle and atmospheric vocal performance.

shiv & kadiata, ‘truth be truthin’’

Coming as part of shiv’s new record the defiance of a sadgirl, ‘truth be truthin’’ is a wonderfully soulful track that mixes the singer’s signature smooth and sultry vocals with kadiata’s deft and rich bars. The song perfectly showcases the mood of the album: bluesy, glistening with emotion and incredibly catchy.

Morgana, ‘I’ll Cry When I’m Dead’

Formerly one half of the folk duo Saint Sister, Morgana departs even further from her earlier acoustic sound on latest track ‘I’ll Cry When I’m Dead’.

Across a soundscape of ‘80s synths and billowing vocals, the track sees Morgana navigate feeling lost and out of control, reflecting on her penchant for codependency and a habit of always calling on others for help.

Lush and resplendent, ‘I’ll Cry When I’m Dead’ weaves threads of club disco and electronic pop to create an undeniably infectious offering.

BEX, ‘People Getting By’

BEX are back with the emboldened new single for navigating the chaos of life.

‘People Getting By’ marks the lead offering from the Barcelona-based outfit’s upcoming EP, merging bits of rock, soul and pop with elements of funk and R&B. With its rollicking groove and heart-rending lyrics, the track deftly captures the tension between survival and a desire to escape.

The song’s silver-toned thesis statement is ubiquitous: “we’re all just trying to make it through the ups and downs, and sometimes we just wanna get high to ease the journey”.

Fiach Moriarty, ‘Travelling Man’

Fiach Moriarty today releases his latest record Liberties, a concept album about the singer’s great-granduncle, Jack Kavanagh, who lived on Francis Street in Dublin’s Liberties.

A veteran of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers and World War I, Moriarty’s relative represents the men of that area “that followed the same path to fight in an Imperial War during a time of great economic hardship.”

The lead track ‘Travelling Man’ charts Jack’s trip from Bristol to Gallipoli, a voyage of high spirits, song, dance and drinking. Mick Flynn, formerly of Cafeì Orchestra, performs accordion on this scintillating tune.

Silverbacks, ‘Easy Being a Winner’

Prolific six-piece Silverbacks cap off an utterly impressive third album in four years with a rollicking title track. ‘Easy Being A Winner’ is a hypnotic combination of Parquet Courts-adjacent grooves and soaring Wilco-evoking solos - a fitting way to close the group’s most concrete LP to date.

“Fad and Archive Material naturally drew a lot of comparisons to the post punk scene,” says lead singer and guitarist Daniel O’Kelly. “I never saw those albums in that way. But I sometimes felt the people coming to our shows and the press we got came to see us for those comparisons. Now that Easy Being a Winner is coming out, I feel I can more confidently say who we are. We’re indie rock. And this album sounds even more like the indie rock I imagined for our band all those years ago.”

Proper Micro NV, 'Who Else?'

Irish singer, songwriter and electronic music producer Rory Hall—better known as Proper Micro NV— returns with his sophomore album, Microsaurus along with a music video for ‘Who else?’ The bop – an ode to his love for the creative process - is a fine example of the Limerick native’s dazzling, electro-swathed alt-pop approach.

“I’ve been working on a new album for about five years or so, Hall says. "Microsaurus feels as right as it's ever going to feel. It’s 11 tracks but it could have easily been about 30. I have to admit that I found it quite hard to trim everything down and let certain songs go, but that’s that. It’s truly the record I have always wanted to make—a big, electro-pop type of album.

“I really hope people like it and get something from it—an emotion, a reaction, a dance, a feeling.”

WILDES & St Francis Hotel, ‘Kopfkino’

WILDES and producer St Francis Hotel have released their new collaboration single ‘Kopfkino’.

The track features bass-heavy instrumentals with angsty, ethereal vocals, with the intent to explore the capacity of the mind. ‘Kopfkino,’ translates to “head cinema” in German, a nod to the song’s exploration of the tension between fantasy and reality. 

WILDES says of the track that “‘Kopfkino’ is an immersion in the mind, and explores both the light and dark that we experience as individuals. From dwelling on a difficult moment frozen in time, to escaping blissfully into the imagination, and struggling to distinguish fantasy from reality, daydreams visit us all.” 

Fake Saint, ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Me’

New singer Fake Saint has released an emotional track called ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Me’ about his struggle with self image. The track discusses the pain of having body-image issues and how it can make one feel disconnected from their mind. The tune is folk-sounding, with strong, emotional vocals. 

Fake Saint spoke of the track on TikTok saying his image is, “something i’m trying to accept about myself more” when we wrote his song, “i was going through a really rough time of not being confident in myself, not loving myself at all, but I’m glad that I wrote this song and that its relating with so many people.” 

Chris Wilson DC, ‘The Devil May Care’

Dubliner Chris Wilson has released his song ‘The Devil May Care’ today, with soft acoustic rhythms and a unique guitar riff. Wilson’s influences come from 90's Rock and 1960s Folk music with inspiration from John Martyn, Neil Young, and Air. The new track is a gentle ode to those influences.

Wilson reflects on his musical journey saying, “I really appreciate my little apartment in Summerhill. Busking and cover gigs pay the rent, but hopefully one day these songs will do the job.”

MT.Heads, ‘Feel Alright’

Irish indie-pop band MT.Heads have released ‘Feel Alright’ today, with a groove-driven rhythm and thought provoking lyrics. The track discusses the frustration and heartache of unrequited love.

The band says the lyrics are “about the frustration of a person not being who you thought they were. Someone who is untrustworthy, but you still find yourself enamoured by them.”

The single is released ahead of their debut EP Windows Turned to Walls, which is set to release later this year. The genre bending rock outfit is proving to be a welcome force in the Irish music scene.

Gordi & SOAK, ‘Lunch At Dune’

Australian singer-songwriter Gordi has today opened a new chapter in her career, revealing a collaboration with the Northern Irish artist SOAK on their heart-rending single ‘Lunch At Dune’.

Accompanied by a cinematic video shot around Malahide, the single reveals the duo’s playful side with the cover taken from a Polaroid of the two musicians taste-testing the famous Irish-Chinese spice day on a night out in Dublin.

“The song is about feeling like there is something insurmountable in front of you and the only way through is perspective,” Gordi aka Sophie Payten, says. “In ‘Lunch at Dune’, I’m trying to give that perspective to someone I love”, Payten offers.

Sack, ‘I Fell Through a Crack’

The Dublin outfit Sack have today released their long-awaited new album Wake Up People!. The opening track, ‘I Fell Through a Crack’ opens the band’s new chapter with uncompromising sonics, with production from John ‘Spud’ Murphy (Lankum, Junior Brother) and Sack themselves.

The track channels an autobiographical narrative, with songwriter John Brereton making reference to a 1980s van crash that nearly killed him. The tension of ‘I Fell Through a Crack’ is further bolstered by a high-octane soundscape, with pummelling drumming from his brother Tommy and swirling basslines from Gavin Fox.

Kingfishr, ‘The Saviour’

Kingfishr have unleashed a new single to preview their major upcoming Ireland and UK headline tour.

‘The Saviour’ makes a compelling introduction to their enticing new sound, which seeks to fill the large spaces they’ll play come next year.

On the track, the Irish indie folksters straddle the enticing junction between soaring, irresistible indie-folk choruses and the character and traditions that come from their staunchly Irish heart. But it’s the sheer passion of their supercharged emotion of ‘The Saviour’ that skyrockets them to stratospheric levels, with frontman Eddie Keogh’s bellowing vocals delivered with the heartfelt intensity of a man who feels every word that he sings.

Check out our New Irish Songs To Hear This Week playlist on Spotify below!