Gorgeous Wrecks – You Carve Your Name
The future is orange in the new video by elusive Irish electronica duo Gorgeous Wrecks.
Preferring to remain anonymous, the pair are set to release their debut album Gentle Art Of Persuasion, which was produced by Ger McDonnell, imminently on Artwash Records.
Nick says: Can you handle the fruit?
Kynsy – Elephant In The Room
Tusk never sleeps.
Hotly tipped Dublin newcomer Ciara Lindsey (top) aka Kynsy has just released a new single from her debut EP Things That Don’t Exist.
A pleasing wash of electro-noir that lives in the same postcode as Beach House and Chromatics, it registers the 23-year-old multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer as a serious artist to be reckoned with.
The video was filmed in Donegal by Charlie Joe Doherty.
Kynsy says:
“I wanted the music to create a world of freedom, hope and playfulness while the lyrics focus on the struggle of fighting, running and coming to terms with all of the good and bad we find in things that don’t exist.”
Nick says: Trunk call.
Orla Gartland – More Like You
Comparing yourself to your heroes can be unhealthy and limiting.
That’s the message behind the brilliant new single by London-based Dublin songsmith Orla Gartland (top foreground).
And the expertly filmed video illustrates the theme perfectly, with Orla and dancer Hannah Hornsby (top at back) moving perfectly in tandem with each other under the direction of Greta and Elan Isaac.
Nick says: Falling for a dancer.
Saint Sister featuring Lisa Hannigan – The Place That I Work
There’s more to life than books, you know – but not much more.
“Atmosfolk” duo Morgan MacIntyre (top sitting in white), from Belfast and Gemma Doherty (seated in black), from Derry, aka Saint Sister have teamed up with kindred spirit Lisa Hannigan (top at back) for this single in aid of the Dublin Simon Community.
The video is by Algorithm and directed by Kev Freeney and was shot in the iconic Winding Stair bookshop on Dublin’s Ormond Quay.
Nick says: All the world loves book-lovers.
Pic: Kevin Freeney
Trainman Blues – Undivided Seer
Woke up this morning… put the kettle on.
The latest missive from Copenhagen-based Irish bluesman Richard Farrell (top right) has a wonderfully gritty electric guitar lick that any true blues cat would sell his soul at the crossroads for.
The video was shot by Sebastian Page and edited by the band’s Laust ‘Krudtmejer’ Nielsen.
Nick says: Rail rail gone.
Joe Chester – Anyway
Get me to the church on time.
Specifically, the 17th century baroque chapel of l’Eglise du Gesu in Nice, France, where Joe Chester has recorded his new live album Under The Ragged Thorn without an audience.
The album is currently only available as a limited edition CD on Bohemia Records and spans Joe’s solo career to date, including songs from last year’s double album Jupiter’s Wife.
Joe is also known as an ace producer and for his work with The Waterboys, Sinéad O’Connor, Hedge Schools and, last but not least, A Lazarus Soul.
Joe has uploaded videos of some of the live performances onto his YouTube channel.
Nick says: Nice work.
SON – Almost
The voice of the rising SON.
SON is an acronym for Clare chanteuse Susan O’Neill (top), whose single shimmers with atmosphere and a visceral intensity.
The video is also full of startling images.
Nick says: SON shines.
Lorraine Nash – Winter Sun
Got the January blues?
Fear not, Kerry songsmith Lorraine Nash (top) is here to help.
Following on from her debut Wildflower EP last summer, Lorraine tugs the heartstrings with this plaintive ballad.
The beautifully shot video features Carrigafoyle Castle in Ballylongford, County Kerry.
Nick says: The folk queen of The Kingdom.
Amelia Coburn – Dublin Serenade
Remember the days when you might tipsily flirt with members of the opposite sex in crowded bars humming with live music?
Well, this young northern English lass takes us back to that golden time as she reminisces about a perfect night spent in a watering hole in our capital.
Known for her interpretations of classic rock songs strummed on her beloved ukelele, ‘Dublin Serenade’ shows she can write them too.
Nick says: Amelia all heart.
Sons Phonetic – 24 Hours
Fresh Deise beats.
Sons Phonetic are a hip-hop collective from Tramore, County Waterford, and 24 Hours can be found on their imminent new album Nakatomi.
Vocals are by Mouse Hughes, Tommy Tyler and Mook (aka Nylon Primate). Cuts are by Jus Me. The video director of photography is Emma Vignes.
Nick says: A good day.
