Denise Chaila – CHAILA
Say my name.
Zambian-Irish singer Denise Chaila introduces herself with a flourish over breezy beats and slick production.
The video comes courtesy of Mark Logan and Collective Films.
Nick says: Hip pop.
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Laura Elizabeth Hughes – Pandemonium
O my, what a voice.
This is an intense, spell-binding live performance of Laura’s new single with Cian Sweeney on piano and filmed by Ray Keogh Media in Camden Recording Studio in Dublin.
Laura (top) says:
“A live one-take recording of a fever dream I had about my best friend, the end of the world, a flask of tea and an old oak tree.”
Stream it here.
Nick says: Tie a yellow ribbon…
The Pox Men – I Won’t Be There ‘Til I’m Back Again
A sobering video from Donegal’s Pox Men (top) which features startling colour footage from the trenches of the First World War.
Could the title refer to the widespread belief at that time that the conflict would only last a few months?
Nick says: Sing a soldier’s song.
Dirty Lights – Paper Thin Veils
Fancy a black-and-white slo-mo drive through the Dublin suburbs to a soundtrack of retro ’80s-style synth pop?
Then check out the debut video by Dirty Lights, who comprise ex-Kid Karate’s Steven Gannon (top left) and Swedish Railway Orchestra‘s Rob Smith Right).
Nick says: Immortal synths.
Arborist & Malojian – Good Things Follow You
Two’s company.
Labelmates Mark McCambridge (Arborist) and Stevie Scullion (Malojian) – two of our finest songwriters – have joined forces during lockdown to record a new single.
The proceeds go to their label – the legendary Rollercoaster Records in Kilkenny, and it’s available from their bandcamp page.
Malojian has released footage of the collaboration which was shot by Colm Laverty of Dortbox Productions.
Dog lovers will be glad to know it also features an adorable pooch.
Nick says: It’s a good thing they do.
Joe Chester – Hilton & Michael
Love conquers all.
Joe Chester delivers a haunting live performance of this elegy to the Gate Theatre’s legendary couple.
The song appears on his new double album Jupiter’s Wife (top) and is featured in the short film The Candle From The Shadow, shot in lockdown in Aquataine, France.
Nick says: C’est magnifique.
What’s your favourite song featuring a female name in the title?
That’s your question this week for you to mull over. Simply post your answer below and you could win a sprightly €25 Golden Discs voucher.
Here’s mine.
The winner will be chosen by my good self.
Lines MUST close at 3.45pm EXTENDED until 2am!
Please include video links if possible.
Nick says: Good luck!
Last week’s fast winner here.
Chris Kabs – No Justice, No Peace
A topical cut from Kinshasha, Congo-born, Stockholm, Sweden-raised and Mullingar, County Westmeath–based musician and producer Chris Kabs who describes his music as ‘Afro Pop/Soul style with contemporary R&B sound’.
The video uses real soundbites and footage from Monday’s Black Lives Matter protest in Dublin.
Nick says: It takes a nation of millions…
Barry McCormack – Do Not Abandon Hope
Chronicle of a pandemic foretold.
Dublin troubadour Barry McCormack (top) was eerily prescient in this song from last year’s acclaimed album Mean Time.
Barry says:
“The lyrics warn of a superflu that starts with a ticklish cough.”
The video was shot in New York by Barry and Linda Lahdenpera and edited by Colm McCarthy.
Nick says: Any advice on the Lotto numbers, Barry?
Arborist – By Rote
Do you wanna dance?
Then step into Tristan Crowe’s elegant video for this beautiful song by Arborist aka Mark McCambridge from his tremendous second album A Northern View (top).
Nick says: Number 1 with a ballet.