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Irish Folk-Rock Act Roving Crows Share New Single ‘Dirty Habits 2.ø’

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Irish folk-rock act Roving Crows are a band that can play in a way that is both distinctively inspiring and engaging.

The quartet is a powerhouse with their engaging and exciting music. Their energetic and grungy new tune ‘Dirty Habits 2.ø’, is rich and full of driving Celtic influence.

‘Dirty Habits 2.ø’  has a rock feel to it. The melodies are lively, and the lyrics are clever. The folk-rock track includes guitar, fiddle, bass, drums, and vocals on the production showcasing Roving Crows’ effortless musical talents and abilities.

Originally composed for their 2012 debut album Bacchanalia, back then, there was a trumpet player in the band, and the atmosphere was less boisterous and aggressive. The song was a local radio favorite, so Roving Crows decided to give it a makeover and the “new crow” treatment after being joined by a new bass player and drummer in 2019. This version sounds considerably fuller and more edgy, with a more frenetic atmosphere that goes well with the new lineup.

Roving Crows comment on the track, “‘Dirty Habits 2.ø’ is about a night of wild abandon.. that feeling of getting out there, the ensuing chaos that unravels, and the feeling on Sunday of being ‘spent, broke, locked’. But then doing it all again! This song was actually inspired by a previous band member and his ‘leisure’ activities! Performing ‘Dirty Habits 2.ø’ allows us to let out our energy, to be raucous, and just release ourselves into the moment when we’re performing it.”

Barrett and O’Neill founded the band in 2009, and since then they have released four albums: Bacchanalia (2012), Deliberate Distractions (2013), Bury Me Naked (2017), and Awaken (2022). Nick Brine (Ash, Oasis, Bruce Springsteen, Seasick Steve) produced the first two albums at Rockfield Studios, while Loz Shaw produced Bury Me Naked.

A must-see live act, Roving Crows combines furious violin playing, thought-provoking lyrics, and powerful drum and bass sounds with real passion, energy, and soul. They have developed a distinctive and captivating sound that defies the conventions of the Celtic Folk genre, and their energetic live performances never fail to make an audience have a good time.

Members:

Caitlin Barrett – Fiddle/Vocals

Paul O’Neill – Acoustic Guitar/Vocals

Jim Smith – Bass/Vocals

Laurence Aldridge – Drums/Vocals

‘Dirty Habits 2.ø’ is available on all streaming platforms

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TIHANE dances with a Python in video for wildly alive new single ‘Throw It Back’

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“An absolute tune!”- Melvin Odoom, BBC Radio 2.

TIHANE’s debut album ‘The War on Love’ is a genre-blending journey that flips the classic love song on its head—featuring romance, rage, and resilience through a sound inspired by her Polynesian Croatian roots she calls ‘Indigenous Soul’. Blending vintage soul, hypnotic grooves, and electronic textures with raw storytelling, this album explores the mysteries of life, love and healing.

Co-produced by Segnon Tiewul and TIHANE, ‘The War On Love’ features vintage record samples and rich live instrumentation, bringing together artists and producers from across the globe—including Ghana, India, Bermuda, the UK, and the US—and blending genres from R&B and Neo-Soul to AfroHouse and World Fusion. One moment you’re in a smoky jazz room steeped in golden-era soul; the next, you’re dropped into a futuristic Afro House beat flip.

The first single from the album, ‘Throw It Back,’ has dropped on VEVO with a stunning visual of TIHANE wrapped in a python snake, Polynesian dancing in a lush jungle. The track, which has picked up BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music airplay, fuses exotic melodies with a strong beat and thick low end that feels sensually, spiritually, and wildly alive. Directed by TIHANE with cinematography/camera by Chris Oeurn, color grade by Cris Blyth and assistant camera operation by the song’s co-producer, Segnon Tiewul, the ‘Throw It Back’ video boasts a motley crew of adventurous creators who merge cinema with raw ceremony. 

On the single, TIHANE says; “I hadn’t produced a track in years. But one day—mid-heartbreak—I locked myself in a studio and let the pain move through me. No plans. Just pure flow. It was raw. It was sensual. It was powerful. That was the moment I realized just how much of my power I’d been giving away—like so many women do. Performing love. Proving worth. Fighting to be chosen. This song became the sound of me remembering my own pulse. The lyrics came through fast, like they’d been waiting. A feminine force—both fierce and tender—took over. She wasn’t asking. She was commanding me: back into the body, back into pleasure, back into truth. Throw It Back might sound like a dance track—and it is—but it’s also ceremonial. It’s for anyone who’s had to move through ache… and figure out how to dance in that fire.”

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TIHANE currently lives between Los Angeles and London, crafting sonic sanctuaries for those ready to feel again and rise again. The single and album follow the release of her track “Ain’t That A B!tch” last year, which got significant acclaim from Clash Magazine, EARMILK, CULTR, and more.

TIHANE’s powerhouse vocals have drawn comparisons to Amy Winehouse, Sade, Cleo Sol, and Adele—delivering the kind of soul you feel in your bones. From nostalgic melodies to her signature twist of rap-singing and percussion-driven drops, her sound is a dynamic force. She’s performed across four continents—from historic venues like L’Olympia (Paris) and Bush Hall (London) to cultural platforms like TEDx, Stamp The Wax, and BBC Introducing. Festival highlights include SXSW, Soho House NYC, Homecoming (South Africa), Nyege Nyege (Uganda), and Africa Nouveau (Kenya).

TIHANE’s debut album ‘The War on Love’ — an ode to radical tenderness— is both a personal testimony and a universal offering that invites listeners to feel deeply, move freely, and remember who they are.

Catch TIHANE performing at Pizza Express Live in London on July 22, 2025.

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