Pursued By Dogs – Iceland
Dublin five piece’s new single following their searing debut release ‘A Tunnel’.
Pete Murphy writes:
The video for Iceland is animated and directed by young Kilkenny-based animator, Suzanne Williams and is taken from Suzanne’s short film ‘Terrain‘,
The video follows the short life of a small creature becoming a force of its own in a sparse landscape. The band fell in love with Suzanne’s work after accidentally happening across ‘Terrain’ online…
Tebi Rex and ELKIN – She Hated Love Songs II
Phil Udell writes:
Tebi Rex are an alternative hip-hop duo based in Kildare and with fellow duo Elkin tackle the most iconic romantic moments in film and music history,
…taking the message of the song one step further by creating a video that not only spoofs your favourite romantic comedies (featuring Taylor Swift, Heath Ledger, Ingrid Bergman, John Cusack and Humphrey Bogart) but also acts as social critique of a system that perpetuates unrealistic standards about what love looks and acts like.
And they’re also fairly bitter and petty so there’s that too.
Fight!
Trainman Blues – Out Of Dust
Trainman Blues is Irish man Richard Farrell and Dane Laust Nielsen.
Via the band:
Richard and his band encompass a wide sound. He sings with guts and all heart, playing a a hollow body guitar in a finger style manner. On the bass guitar is Laust Nielsen, planting delicate and warm bass lines with ease and precision. Laust has been sculpting and producing the songs with Richard for an upcoming album with blues aficionados Ronni Boysen on guitar and Thomas Crawfurd on drums.
The Swedish Railway Orchestra – Why Don’t You Talk To Me?
Decent Irish chillwave.
Dropping at Midnight.
Why Don’t You Talk To Me is the lead single from Dubliner Rob Smith’s electronic act’s new album titled This Is A Dream (top) out on September 29.
TSRO will return to the The Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1 having recently reportedly “stuffed the venue” for two nights in December.
Propeller Palms – Without A Care In The World
Olaf writes:
Herewith ‘Without a Care in the World’, the new Colin Shanahan-directed video from Waterford act Propeller Palms. Filmed during their recent US tour, it’s the second cut from their acclaimed sophomore album, Old Dog, New Tricks.
Described as Waterford’s answer to the E-Street Band, the Palms are playing Whelan’s on August 23, and the Daytripper Festival in Waterford on August 26, where they’ll be sharing the main stage with The Blades and UB40.
The Shruggs – Sunny Afternoon
Just dropped.
A new single out TODAY recalling endless childhood Summer afternoons recalled by Cork-based acoustic duo with a lovely video filmed by John Kennedy,
Mmf.
The Whiskey Limbs – Faster Than Us
The first single from Dublin three piece’s forthcoming debut album ‘Moonlight On A Weeping Gutter’. Video directed by Deirdre O’Toole.
Available to purchase here.
Name that jammer, anyone?
Thanks Pia Holmes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVX-EzTMoes
Jiggy – Dying Of The Light
A new track and Burning Man-based video from taken off the instrumental collective’s new album Translate.
Translate will be launched in Whelan’s this Friday, July 28 at 8pm.
Leigh Michael – Rocket Science
Outstanding, Just ‘dropped’ single from Bray, County Wicklow-born rapper taking you on a journey into the inner workings of his mind.
Rapping over a beat produced by ‘Just Blake’ and delivered along side a type-based animated video by Ross Curran.
Download here
SON – Running To Stand Still
Olaf writes:
Having delivered a superb version of ‘Exit’ a few weeks ago, Susan O’Neill has recorded a second song from The Joshua Tree to coincide with U2’s Croke Park appearance.
Listen: SON Records U2’s Running To Stand Still For Hot Press (Hot Press)
Previously: Shaking The Tree
