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als as the arrangement builds with enthusiastic drums that contrast the halftime feel of the rest of the instruments. We’re unexpectedly met with cinematic deep synth brass stabs before the dynamic drops, and we’re introduced to a delicate string arrangement. With a band known for their live shows it’s definitely interesting how ‘Worth’ will translate. standalone and appropriately reflects how little concerned Fierce Shook are with sounding like anyone else in their genre. With abrasive distorted guitars, clicky kick drum, and vocals reminiscent of Nirvana’s Aneurysm, Luthite is an anxious confession of selfdoubt that accompanies the decision to leave a rural community or pursue greater life goals that follows a lot of Irish creatives born outside of Dublin. its shortcomings. His lighthearted acoustics and catchy hooks nourish the listener as he feeds us a fill of folk-infused pop. ‘Seaweed’ is one of four tracks on Oscar’s new EP, Backyard Mafia, which launches in The Workman’s Cellar on Thursday 17th November. lationship, ‘IDFC’ was written in an effort to forget the temptation to return to it. CRYBABYAMY - VALIDATION Crybabyamy demands all of our attention in ‘Validation’. She grapples with the difficulties of being a young adult A BOY IN CORDS - DID SALLY COME AROUND? A boy in cords plays homage to a lot of the musical nuances of the indie pop genre including 80s tom fills, a very Owl City synth arpeggio and almost Crowded House sounding classic JC120 guitar tone. This track meets the tone of late summer classics such as Weezer’s ‘Island In The Sun’, but greatly appeals to those who prefer their electro-pop indie Lo-fi flavoured. LAUREN ANN - ADELAIDE Lauren Ann battles against the realisation of a depleting relationship in ‘Adelaide’. She SCATTERED ASHES - FERAL The latest single from the Dublin four piece, post-punk, band, is an abrasive chunk of gothic charm, bright ascending guitars, steady drum beat, with dark barbed vocals, all combining in an expansive dynamic melody. Think Bauhaus, think early Iggy, Editors, Joy Division and you’ll get the picture. Fully expect ‘Feral’ to become Scattered Ashes breakout tune. uses her own experiences as a launchpad for her writing, honing in on heartbreak in particular. Speckled with grunge, punk, alternative and pop, Lauren Ann introduces a new wave of genre weaving that makes you reminiscent of the 80s. Having signed to Faction Records on the same day that she finished school, Lauren Ann is a definite one to watch as she continues on her upward trajectory. in the age of social media. This anthemic track serves a helping of candy floss pop topped with ripe emotion. Her honest lyrics dance around the drum and guitar as she echoes her frustrations. This track is her first release since signing with BMG publishing. She may be searching for validation far and wide, well she certainly has ours. CONOR BYRNE - GIRLS ON THE INTERNET DYLON JACK - IDFC FIERCE SHOOK - LUTHITE Fierce Shook build on the success of earlier release ‘Astro Turf War’ and subsequent live appearances with the release of grungy, post-punk lovechild, ‘Luthite’. The production on this single is OSCAR BLUE - SEAWEED Oscar Blue attempts to make logical sense of the ebbs and flows of the world in weed’. Hailing from Co. Clare, it feels organic that he would use the idea of the sea and its tenants as a means to understanding life and ‘SeaDylon Jack teams up with producer Adam Redmond (Just Wondering, Milk.) on his brand new track, ‘IDFC’. Blending both finger picking acoustics with lustrous vocals, Dylon formulates a self-affirming, sombre bop. Based on the breakdown of a reConor Byrne is filling the emptiness with girls on the internet — a sentiment which resonates with many people in this day and age. ‘Girls On The Internet’ picks apart the urge to try and connect with someone new online in a bid to get over a past relationship. Conor’s raw vocals and comforting lyrics create a dreamy soundscape in which we can release our worries. This Kerry boy is about to reign over the music industry. PAGE 11