Dublin-based freestyle rapper Craig Cooney is dropping a brand new track on July 17th titled “Young Forever”, and we have the inside scoop. Recorded in Windmill Lane Studios by engineer and producer Cormac Kavanagh, “Young Forever” finds Craig reminiscing and reflecting on his childhood. A laid-back track, its mellow beat and catchy chorus create nostalgicContinue reading “Craig Cooney: Young Forever”
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A musing on Muzz’s Muzz
Muzz is a three-piece indie supergroup made up of Interpol’s Paul Banks, Josh Kaufman of Bonny Light Horseman and Matt Barrick of The Walkmen. In early June they released their debut record, Muzz, an album in the making since 2015. So, was it worth the wait? For the most part, yes. Muzz has an unhurried,Continue reading “A musing on Muzz’s Muzz”
EXCLUSIVE: the drive. returns with Mossbawn
We’ve featured Cork alt-rockers the drive. on reclessreviews before. Today we’re delighted to bring you an exclusive listen of their upcoming single, “Mossbawn”. On “Mossbawn”, an enveloping guitar-driven track, the drive. sound in complete control of their craft ahead of the release of their debut EP which comes out later this month. Previous releases “Anchor”Continue reading “EXCLUSIVE: the drive. returns with Mossbawn”
Yana releases debut EP, Distant Shore
Singer-songwriter Yana has released her debut EP Distant Shore, a powerful collection of folk songs inspired by friends and the sounds of Ireland. Distant Shore features four carefully formed tracks, three of which, “Distant Shore”, “Will You Be There” and “Trapped In A Cage” have all been released previously and played extensively on radio. DistantContinue reading “Yana releases debut EP, Distant Shore”
Gatton releases powerful new single “Soliloquy”
Hello friends and happy Friday! I’ve a new release by Gatton to share with you and I’ve a feeling you’ll love it. “Soliloquy” is the Floridonian’s latest release and his third single of 2020. This time however, he’s brought on board the diverse talents of Wyn Starks, Jenna Bataller, Abigail Joy and Kennedy Brown, withContinue reading “Gatton releases powerful new single “Soliloquy””
Spellbound Circle excel on Escalation
Spellbound Circle is a direct, driven, prog-rock three-piece from Northern Italy. Or, as their Facebook bio describes them, “Two nice guys and a kind lady bashing strings and skins in the name of music.” I prefer my description… The band released their debut LP Escalation back in November and it’s been blowing my ears offContinue reading “Spellbound Circle excel on Escalation”
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever: Sideways to New Italy
Two years on from 2018’s Hope Downs, Australia’s Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever returns with their sophomore record, Sideways to New Italy. Named after a village in New South Wales, Sideways to New Italy is a sunny record that sees the band stay close to home. That’s because the main attraction of Rolling Blackouts Coastal FeverContinue reading “Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever: Sideways to New Italy”
Slim Tin Fox: Catch them while you can
Do you like rock? (Yeah!) Do you like roll? (Yeah!) Do you like quiet Friday nights in with a bottle of red and…oh wait, going a little off track with this one… Back to rock ‘n’ roll and back to the band I want to tell you about today: Slim Tin Fox. Slim Tin FoxContinue reading “Slim Tin Fox: Catch them while you can”
RUNOFFBROKE: Wish You Knew
Rising Dublin rapper RUNOFFBROKE is back with his fifth single of the year – but it’s not what you’d expect. That’s because this time, RUNOFFBROKE is all loved up, kinda. On, “Wish You Knew”, RUNOFFBROKE oozes confidence and delivers his usual effortless flow. This time however, he does so against a beat that combines influencesContinue reading “RUNOFFBROKE: Wish You Knew”
Casa Nueva: With You
Casa Nueva is an indie-pop project created in isolation by Adam Lundy (Bleakhaus) and Zach Mulcahy. Today, I’d like to tell you about their debut release “With You”. “With You” is a catchy indie number that feeds off a flowing synth melody but also delves into an emotive solo that communicates the feelings of theContinue reading “Casa Nueva: With You”
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