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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.
Kendall Gallo is turning self-discovery into a soundtrack with her brand-new single “The Wrong Right”; an introspective track that asks a question many of us have quietly wondered: what happens when the life you built no longer feels like yours?
Blending dreamy pop, indie emotion, and alternative energy, “The Wrong Right” is a late-night thought spiral turned into a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt stuck between staying comfortable and chasing something more meaningful.
Born during a spontaneous bedroom writing session, the song arrived quickly and honestly. Kendall wrote much of it in one evening, keeping the raw edges and original imperfections that made the first demo feel alive. Built around a guitar loop that sparked the entire idea, the track grew into a rich, atmospheric journey filled with layered guitars, pulsing rhythms, and vocals that feel like a conversation with your inner voice.
But beneath the catchy melodies is a bigger message: sometimes realizing something isn’t right is actually the first sign that you’re finding your way back to yourself.
“The Wrong Right” explores the moment when you stop following the script and start listening to your own instincts. It’s about questioning expectations, letting go of the pressure to fit a certain mold, and remembering that a life that looks perfect on paper doesn’t always feel perfect in your heart.
A little rebellious, a little reflective, and completely relatable, “The Wrong Right” is a reminder that getting lost might just be the beginning of finding yourself.
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