Anamoe Drive may have just released their (gorgeous) first single “Goodbye & Goodluck”, but you already know them well.
Anamoe Drive is the moniker of Oisín Leahy Furlong, the frontman of Dublin psych-rock six-piece THUMPER. Furthermore, “Goodbye & Goodluck” originally dropped over three years ago and was even a reclessreviews Track of the Week!
Initially conceived as a humble lo-fi recording, “Goodbye & Goodluck” blossomed into a sonic blueprint that would go on to define the sound of the incoming debut album. Working with producer Rian Trench (Saint Sister, J. Colleran, Gnod) the song’s instrumentation is the result of fearless experimentation and spontaneous first takes, giving it an authentic and vulnerable quality that resonates deeply.
Lyrically, “Goodbye & Goodluck” explores the poignant theme of relationship dissolution. Starting with oblique and expressionistic references to “robin eggs” and “standing ovations,” the song gradually develops into more earnest and anthemic turns of phrase, with lines like “I’m singing because I’m sorry tonight.” Anamoe Drive captures the complexities of the soft end of a profound friendship, shedding the weight of contempt along the way.
Follow the Journey
Inspired by a broad range of artists including Real Estate, Big Thief, Sparklehorse, Bright Eyes, Phoebe Bridgers, Mount Eerie and Pinegrove, Anamoe Drive’s refreshing take on indie folk is bound to captivate listeners.
You can follow Anamoe Drive’s journey on their Instagram and Spotify accounts.
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