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Isaac Butler releases new track “Atmosphere”

Joni Jones — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 09:54:45 +0000

Irish singer-songwriter Isaac Butler has once again graced us with his musical prowess in the form of his latest release, “Atmosphere”. Following the heartfelt tribute to his father in “Even Giants Fall“, Isaac Butler continues to captivate audiences with his ability to weave emotions into melodies.

“Atmosphere” takes us on a soul-stirring journey through the artist’s experiences in California, where the separation from friends and family inspired this melodic masterpiece.

Shedding light behind the creation of the track, Isaac Butler shares: “I wrote this when I lived in California. I was missing my friends and family, and this was the song that came about from our time apart. It is strange, but I found comfort in some way in feeling that we all share the same sky. That’s one of the main lines in the song.”

True to his signature sound, “Atmosphere” offers a unique blend of nostalgic introspection and uplifting melodies. The pop singer-songwriter beautifully encapsulates the mood of summer nostalgia, inviting listeners to reflect on the interconnectedness of human emotions. Isaac’s music has a way of transcending mere entertainment, offering an immersive experience that connects hearts and minds.

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Stream Soda Blonde’s sophomore album ‘Dream Big’ now!

Don Reed — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:41:01 +0000

“Dublin darlings Soda Blonde have returned after two long years with a cathartic eruption of passion and purpose.” – Atwood Magazine

“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.

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Emerging Rapper Bg5ive Shares Incredible New Single “Open It Up”

Music4U — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:44:10 +0000

Born and raised in Tuam, County Galway, in the west of Ireland, Bg5ive is an upcoming rapper now based in Toronto, Canada. Since arriving on the scene in 2019, he’s released several singles, an EP and two full mixtapes and has received Spotify editorial support (“Irish Rap & Drill 2022” playlist), helping to establish him as one to watch on the underground rap scene. He has no plans of slowing down anytime soon either and has just returned with his brand-new single, “Open It Up”.

Another impressive entry into the rising rapper’s growing discography, the track hears Bg5ive flex his passionate rap flow and impressive lyrical abilities. The track is accompanied by an equally memorable music video directed by Liger Productions.

Speaking more on the new release, Bg5ive says, “For this track, I was just trying to have a bit of fun with it really. I heard the beat, and I loved it and thought it would be good for a single to introduce me to an audience. I really liked the melody in the beat, and I tried to go for a more melodic flow while still having it be rap, as opposed to singing. You could look at ‘Open It Up’ as just the vibe of how I was feeling on the day I recorded it and kind of a statement of intent for where I’m trying to go with music – have some fun with it but still honest and personal.”

Oozing with star quality throughout both the song and video, it’s clear Bg5ive has an exciting future ahead. And with more singles lined up for release, it will be interesting to hear what he does next. “Open It Up” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bg5ive/open-it-up.

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