Tanoki Featuring Farah Elle
Let Go Released on June 11th, this second single from the forthcoming album File New was co-written by Farrah Elle. Tanoki is known for his visual arts and music production skills, when working with Farah, the duo have put their heads together and composed something out there. Farah Elle lends her piano and voice to the mix, while Tanoki programmed and scored all the lines in between. With funky samples and strings, the music opens. Snippets of The Twilight Zone call out before Farah Elle begins to sing. The cinema-scape vocals resonate through shuffling beats and heady bass. A distorted blues adapts to the funk timing and synthesiser tones swerve and swing on the graceful tempo. Musical interludes cast magical spaces in between the experimental and emotion-led delivery of words. A progressive and fascinating composition, Let Go builds and flows until it spills over into a wave of moving sound. Listen to Let Go by Tanoki and Farah Elle on Spotify Follow Tanoki on Facebook and YouTube 
Sina Moonlake
Undone Austria's enchanted landscape is home to Sina Moonlake. Her gothic pop sound has already been established at home and now she's hitting the international airwaves. With her magical and dream inspiring persona, the music captures reflections of feelings in its verses. It begins on keyboards that dapple like sunlight through the leaves. A melodious vocal springs out from the shadows and groovy beats shimmy along parallel lines. Haunting under-chords build as the song rises in passion and emotion. Angelic vocals muse on regrets and maybes while her monuments of nature carry the weight of the world. You can find Sina Moonlake on Facebook and Instagram  Chris Conroy
Wolves Chris Conroy's previous singles Sink or Swim and Dive have both propelled the artist into radio and social media fame, thanks to his great songwriting talent. Taken from the forthcoming EP with the same name, Wolves is a song about two lovers who have a different future. Where the alpha male wants to have adventures and take risks, the alpha female wants to maintain a healthy home territory. The song explores the feelings behind this separation of paths. It opens with a swaying oceanic melody that's followed by a smooth acoustic guitar. Close and personal vocals resonate across and through the composition as subtle harmonies vibe on the minor key. Personal and melancholy feelings swirl in a slow fog as the melody builds with underlying chords. Moving on is hard, the mental image we cling to has become a fantasy that prevents us from seeing the truth. Find out more by visiting Chris Conroy online Follow Chris Conroy on Instagram and Twitter Listen to Wolves by Chris Conroy on Spotify 
Chris Kabs
More Than A Number Written to raise awareness of police brutality, Dublin song-writer and producer Chris Kabs brings More Than A Number. This dance orientated and funky number brings out jazz influences and warming compositions. He says that within the black community that the global issue of police violence is ongoing. We couldn't agree more, in fact, when we stop talking about police brutality, we have an even bigger problem. However isolated these events become, they will always be the basis for needed reform and social justice. With a long list of production credits behind him, including Oh Lawd from TV's Normal People and Ozone from the FIFA20 Soundtrack, putting his own brand of production to his own name is the best thing this guy can do. So far, Chris Kabs has played live a host of times including RTE Live, Hard Working Class Heroes, Longitude, and The Sound House. The music begins with a clear vocal that resonates with an African vibe. Synthesiser builds gradually underneath which is followed by drums. True vocals about unnecessary police violence lean out in neat bars. The rhythm rises like a summer warmth from hot yellow sand and Chris Kabs sings in flowing lines that touch the heart and move the feet. “They're supposed to protect us but they're shooting us”, how can you dance to that line? Somehow the magic works and you can protest with a smile. You can follow Chris Kabs on Instagram and Twitter 
Tim McGeary
Amazing Music sounds good in Florida where Tim McGeary produces a particular brand. Having toured extensively with bands such as Duran Duran, Roxy Music, Simple Minds, Billy Idol, and The Cure, now he works on his own creations. Tim McGeary made big waves recently when he released his previous radio single, and now he has put out another. Having had songs used on TV and played on international radio, more and more fans are discovering this singer-songwriter. It begins with a crash of drums and a slide-guitar that wails into a strummed rhythm. Bluesy notes twang on the tempo and Tim McGeary begins to sing. His husky voice reminisces on the moments of before and his heart leans this way and that as the buoyant rhythm carries forward. A story-line song unfolds jammed with emotion and confusion, accepting a different perception perhaps or just choosing to look on the bright side, Amazing is a passionate yet stalwart rendition. You can visit Tim McGeary on Facebook 
Claudia Pop
Flashbacks Now living in London and from the beautiful land of Romania, Claudia Pop is singing her way up the mountain. With a growing fan base and a considerable talent that she's been sharpening for years, this second radio single is set to play. Written during the pandemic, the music explores the feelings of togetherness and closeness of heart we may have been missing during this time. Piano tones begin in a graceful and meaningful pace. Claudia Pop starts singing, her voice touches the soul as it melodiously dances from harmony to harmony. The notes continue to push at their own speed and drums fill the spaces as the next verse begins. A chorus opens and an uplifting mix of layered vocal and drum breaks bring out a sonic climax. RnB style composition and familiar feelings shine through relaxing and mindful beats. You can find Claudia Pop on Facebook and Instagram   Sean X
XXX Taken from his forthcoming EP, Life Of A Lonely Pirate, Sean X brings his Irish-Nigerian brand of home-grown yo ho ho for his ever-growing fan base. Written during the pandemic and touching on feelings such as a breakup and losing freedom, this song and EP are a musical documentation of raw truth. Making a decision to live by his own “pirate code”, following the guidelines set out by the compass inside, this recording carries a sense of adventure and artful dodgery that will keep listeners afloat during dark times. The music begins on a wave of oceanic synthesiser that floats and bobs with a gentle current. Bass plucks a groove and soulful vocals show us the flag. A delicious range of notes laps around the bow of the boat as it sails into mild waters. Bass and harmony work in mixing eddies as a powerful vocal grows and progresses into a thumping drum. Paced and rhythmic lines then rap a final verse and the drums start for real. A forward energy pushes onward as exploratory and imaginative vocal composition keeps the journey invigorating and fresh. You can connect with Sean X on Instagram Youtube and listen in on Spotify 
Gerald Ahern
Wrong Created at Lady Shed Studios in Cork, Gerald Ahern brings us Wrong. On the radio since May 1st, the video for the track is now on air. When Gerald's mother died during lock-down, the talented songwriter had only one way to express his feelings. Putting pick to string and pen to paper, it took a journey of emotion and strength to put this piece together. With the band, Gerald Ahern has reached dizzying heights already. Their RnB hook-laden sound has landed them in support slots for Aslan, Picture This, Billy Ocean, Ryan Sheridan, and The Academic. The music begins with a minor key. Slow notes muse on internal feelings. Unison instruments in bass and treble flow together in a thoughtful jam. The vocal opens, Gerald Ahern sings with clarity and perspective. His lyrics glisten on the bars with shimmering harmony. As the music progresses, Gerald Ahern reveals an athletic ability to change pitch into higher keys as the lyrics emote their power. The track is smooth and laid back with sensual beats that offer holding arms. You can find Gerald Ahern on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Spotify. 
Christian Wethered
La Madeleine Already a YouTube hit with his previous release making onto the Hot Press playlist, Christian Wethered is back with a new track. The songwriter/poet from Dublin has enjoyed success in the live music scene, his homely and intimate sound draw crowds from every direction. Building up to the release of Mon Petit Jardin, the forthcoming album, this next single offers another peek at the artwork. The song is written to express the feeling of rejection after a relationship ends against our wishes. When we have to re-write our future dreams without the feelings we used to enjoy it can take a long time. It begins with a shuffling beat that shakes with a snappy snare. Melodious guitars flow in on choppy ripples of chord. The vocal begins, an almost spoken word begins to describe scenes and feelings. Other-worldly sensations shimmer from the harmonies between guitar and voice. Snippets of poetry intertwine with emotional verse-lines. Gothic undertones ink the gloom behind a radiant and progressive atmosphere. You can find the music on Apple Spotify and YouTube You can follow Christian Wethered on Instagram and Facebook Christian Wethered's poetry book “I Don't Love You” won the Melita Hume Prize 2021. 
T. Cole
Sipping Not Tripping Introducing Tunolase Margaret Cole from Drogheda. Fresh off the presses with her second single, the Afroswing idola T. Cole hits Alternative Fruit. Inspired by artists such as Prince, Amber Marks, and Jackson 5, her sound takes traditional moves and utilises modern ideas. Built entirely from a few jammed chords courtesy of her Brother Josh in the studio, a rippling synthesiser, and a vocal line captured with a phone, this track redraws the boundaries on what makes a good sound. Building a song as a group with producer Solo was a different technique to how T. Cole has previously written material. About missing someone, and the fact we have to get on regardless, this seemed the perfect way to explain the sensation. With rattling drums and shakers, the music opens. Tonal steel drums with a delicate muffle begin to describe an effervescent feeling. A soulful voice pours through, amazing to think it was done with a phone, the melodic and dynamic voice clearly dances over the bars with an RnB style buoyancy. A repeating riff builds under harmonies and vocal progression that sees a whole forest of words thrown in expert lines as quick as a flash. A really catchy and upbeat track, Sipping Not Tripping lifts you up. Find out more by visiting T. Cole online Follow T. Cole on Instagram and Facebook Listen to T. Cole on Spotify |
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