God Knows featuring Skripteh, Nealo, Mango and Rebel P.- Who’s Asking? (East Coast Allstars Remix)
Rappers assemble.
The cream of Dublin and Wexford hip-hop talent join God Knows to deliver their response to his single featuring South West Coast rappers from earlier this year.
The EP Who’s Asking? Vol. 2 is out next month.
The video is directed by Dave Tynan (Dublin Oldschool).
Nick says: One nation under a beatbox.
Trainman Blues – Poor You
Fight the power.
Trainman Blues is the brainchild of Ireland’s Richard Farrell (top right) and Denmark’s Laust Nielsen (top left).
Richard says:
“Poor you is a song about oppression in all its forms. Be it racism, capitalism, homophobia, prejudice or narcissism, oppression needs to be spoken against, and here it is, in our voice.
Given the current climate of unrest in the US, we’d like to use this song and video to pay tribute to the Afro-American culture that we all love so much.
From the earliest recorded blues artists such as Mamie Smith, Robert Johnson and Son House, to all those unrecorded artists before them, whose names and sounds we do not know, on to all those whose names and music we do know.”
Nick says: I hear that lonesome whistle.
Bitch Falcon – Gaslight
For those about to indie-rock…
Dream-grunge trio Bitch Falcon blow all competition out of the water with this gnarly beast of a song helmed by singer/guitarist Lizzie Fitzpatrick’s ethereal vocals, Barry O’Sullivan on bass and Nigel Kenny on drums.
The video was directed by Colm Moore at The Mill studio, Dublin 8.
Nick says: It’s a gas.
Eileen Gogan & The Instructions – Malibu Stacey
Keep an eye on the moon.
That’s my advice to anyone watching Marry Waterson‘s quirky new video accompanying Eileen Gogan’s song from her album Under Moving Skies.
Nick says: A giant step.
The Poxmen – Punch People
It’s the spirit of the age.
Donegal rabble rousers The Poxmen (top) air their pent-up frustration at modern life in this downbeat folk tune with a similarly disgruntled video animation to boot. Even the sun is grumpy!
The Poxmen say:
“A wee song for all the anarchists out there.”
Nick says: It’s a knockout.
The Clockworks – Can I Speak To A Manager?
This is the modern world.
Galway newcomers The Clockworks are the latest band to sign for Alan McGee‘s new label Creation 23 and their new single sees singer James McGregor getting the runaround over a broken laptop.
McGregor is joined by Sean Connelly (guitar), Damian Greaney (drums) and Tom Freeman (bass).
The video features the City of the Tribes in all its windswept glory.
Nick says: Their time has come.
Jinx Lennon – North Louth
Please be seated for the Wee County’s premier punk-poet.
Jinx Lennon (top) takes no prisoners on this Spitfire-tirade about the Louth hinterlands from his wonderfully named new album Border Schizo Fffolk Songs For The Fucked.
Mark E Smith is smiling down from above.
Nick says: Louth and proud.
Nealo & Uly – You Can’t Go Home Again
Smooth.
Dublin hip-hop acolyte Nealo (top) and his friend Uly’s collaboration displays a great contrast in vocal styles over a slinky, soulful tune which can be found on Nealo’s forthcoming debut album.
Nealo explains:
“You Can’t Go Home Again is about leaving. It’s a song about missing both a person that you love, and a city that you love. No one stands untouched by emigration. We have all left cities and friends behind, or have had friends leave in search of a better life, an adventure, or a future for themselves.
“This one is an ode to the people and cities that I had to leave behind, and that each time I left, I never felt like I was the same person after. Everything changes with the miles and years.”
The video is directed by Bobby Zithelo.
Nick says: Home truths.
Luan Parle – The Ghost Of Martha
If you enjoy spooky ghost stories, you’ll love Wicklow singer Luan Parle’s new single.
Told with aplomb over a gorgeous Gretsch twang, this is a supernatural born thriller.
The album Never Say Goodbye is available on 180mg white vinyl from Luan’s website.
Nick says: I ain’t afraid of no ghost.
Miles Graham – Give It Up Now
Fancy a slow-motion jog around Dublin?
Then Peter Cooney‘s video for Miles Graham’s new single will be right up your street.
The song, from his new EP All The Right Things, was chosen by Bank of Ireland to feature in their TV and radio ads.
Miles (top) says:
“Give It Up Now is about being free of the turmoil that comes with antagonism. It has conversational lyrics that give a fly-on-the-wall insight to break-up.”
Nick says: Take it to the bank.
