Author Archives: Gene

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”

Bleeding Heart Pigeons release enthralling new album, Stir

Today, May 22nd, is a day I’ve had marked in my mind for some time. It’s not just another Friday, the end of another workweek and the beginning of a chilled weekend. No, it’s new Bleeding Heart Pigeons album day, and it’s a great Friday to be alive. The guys have been busy. They’ve hiddenContinue reading “Bleeding Heart Pigeons release enthralling new album, Stir”

Mark Geary returns with The Forest

Mark Geary, one of Ireland’s finest singer-songwriters, has returned with a beautiful new single, “The Forest”. A stunning acoustic track supported by emotive backing vocals and keys, we hear the thoughtful, reflective lyricism which Geary is known for once again rise to the fore. On writing “The Forest”, Geary says: “I woke up from aContinue reading “Mark Geary returns with The Forest”

INSIDEAWAVE: Bright Windows in the Night

It’s been just under two years since INSIDEAWAVE’s first single, “Estuary/Enough” was released. Since then they’ve honed in on a sound that defines them as one of Ireland’s best indie bands. It also hasn’t been all that long since they treated us to the beautiful ‘Ivy Honey‘. Well, thankfully we didn’t have to wait too longContinue reading “INSIDEAWAVE: Bright Windows in the Night”

WOB! Album Launch and & Homeless Support Livestream

Hello there music friends. Today I’d like to give you the heads up on a great cause happening on Monday, May 11th. Our previously featured multi-instrumentalist, electronic music producer and DJ WOB! launches his debut album NOSTOS with a livestream takeover of FlutterTone’s Monday Club sessions. This Livestream is also supported by iconic Dublin venueContinue reading “WOB! Album Launch and & Homeless Support Livestream”

Arcwords release new single “Finger on the Trigger”

It seems like things come in threes for Dublin-based indie rockers Arcwords. Firstly, they’re a three-piece. Secondly, they’ve been together for three years, having met as students in BIMM. Thirdly, 2019 saw them release three singles, “Toughen Up“,”Father Figure” and “Hyperlinking“. And today, they’re treating (see what I did there) us to their catchiest singleContinue reading “Arcwords release new single “Finger on the Trigger””

Bleeding Heart Pigeons release second single from upcoming album

Bleeding Heart Pigeons, a band I wish I had found all of seven years ago, have kindly released a new single for us to devour during isolation. “Trapped” was released on May 1st and really only leaves you wishing their upcoming album Stir could be released right now. As the band put it, “Trapped” isContinue reading “Bleeding Heart Pigeons release second single from upcoming album”

Easy Tide: Carpet Grave

Garage rockers Easy Tide have been making a racket for a while now. In 2016, they released their first album, Ennui and followed it up with 2017’s Cigarettes. Going by their latest release, they’ve no intention of turning down the volume. “Carpet Grave” has just dropped along with B-Side “Don’t Be Afraid“. Lyrically, both ofContinue reading “Easy Tide: Carpet Grave”