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Stream Soda Blonde’s sophomore album ‘Dream Big’ now!
“artful pop music that is both inordinately sophisticated and eminently hummable” – The Irish Post
“[Dream Big’s] lush synth and warm pop sensibilities confronting the face of our collective societal angst positions it as one of the more exciting album releases of the fall calendar” – Vanyaland
Irish indie-pop favourites Soda Blonde are delighted to share their “Dream Big” album, available now across music platforms via Overbite Records. The album was preceded by singles“Bad Machine” and “Midnight Show”.
Lead single “Bad Machine” fuses warm vocals with fuzzy synths, bringing a sense of sonic pleasure with its self-acceptance message. Indie pop and vibrant electronica combine to create a song with vigour and excitement.
The band set the tone for “Dream Big” on album opener “Midnight Show,” a stunningly cinematic power ballad weighing disillusionment with the music industry on one hand, and the unapologetic pursuit of one’s desires – to the point of prostituting yourself for success – on the other.
“Dream Big” leaves no stone unturned: “You are so damaged,” O’Rourke sings in Boys,” channelling inner pain and fracture into a visceral and textured anthem. Our physical (and mental) fragility comes to the forefront on the beautifully bittersweet “An Accident,” a tender ballad balancing tragedy with hope:
Meanwhile in “Space Baby,” Soda Blonde breathe fresh energy into a song about love, honesty, and claustrophobia, by quite literally removing the breaths themselves: O’Regan employed a chopped production technique to the track, sucking out all the air to recreate the lyrics’ stifled sensation.
In “Why Die for Danzig,” Soda Blonde revive an anti-WWII slogan, originally written by French Neo-Socialist Marcel Déat, for a song that delves not only into war, but also into how people treat refugees differently depending on where they come from.
Ultimately, “Dream Big” is for everyone. There are many tracks here that speak to different moments, feelings, or expressions of emotion, all intricately stitched together with eloquent synths, musical arrangements, and rhythms.
Tickets are on sale now for Soda Blonde’s November ‘Dream Big’ tour.
Pop sensation and model Liv Hanna kicks off the month of November with her new release, “AGAIN3X.” “AGAIN3X” succeeds the 21-year-old songstress’ penultimate song of the year, “Proud of Yourself.” The two records are drastically different sonically. The budding singer-songwriter experiments with a new sound in “AGAIN3X,” again showcasing the versatility that she possesses and the one of a kind talent that she is. “AGAIN3X” is a record that masterfully blends Alt-Pop, Hyperpop, Pop-Punk, and Pop Rock.
The song allows Liv Hanna’s pristine, passionate vocals to shine. Her songwriting prowess is also highlighted by the catchy, visual lyrics that she penned. The fun, remarkable production was courtesy of rising producer Joe Lindsay. “AGAIN3X” is a teaser for the type of sound that fans can expect from Liv Hanna’s upcoming releases. Press play on “AGAIN3X” and be prepared to listen to it again and again and again.
Follow Liv Hanna on TikTok (@livhannasongss) and Instagram (@livhannaaa).
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