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Reviews GARRY BAYLON / NIKKI RAYMOND / JOHN BRERE
TON Singles TAU & THE DRONES OF PRAISE - IT IS RIGHT TO GIVE DRONES & PRAISE The first single from Misneach, the forthcoming third album from TATDOP, features a steady simple drum beat and accordion riff, with Seán Mulrooney opening the song by proclaiming “I am a tree”, in this tuneful piece of worldbeat psychedelic pop. Nina Hynes and Kenichi & The Sun add choral vocals to the track, adding wonderfully to the communal feel of the tune. Indeed, it is right to give this single praise. THUMPER - 25 The final lease from single the realbum Delusions of Grandeur certainly packs a punch, immediately hitting its heights and maintaining its urgency for its entire 3.38 running time (single edit). 25 is a no nonsense rock record, full of distinct guitars and heavy rock beats and is Thumper at their alt psych rock best. A fitting final single from a powerful debut album. GILLA BAND - BACKWASH Taken from the upcoming first album since their name change, ‘Backwash’ is the second single from Most Normal and follows on with a similar formula as before. There’s less instrumental sounds, it’s turned down a notch or two and it feels less in your face than The Talkies material but sometimes less is more. Bodes well for the album release. JACKIE BEVERLY - VICO ROAD Jackie takes us through Beverly Hills and down by the Vico Road in her latest release. Her voice washes over the listener as she lets go and surrenders her worries to the sea. The four tracks included all have their individual charms but it’s Beverly’s voice that shines throughout. The arrangements veer between alt folk and woozy electronica but never overwhelm the main attraction. SKINNER - DOG DAZE ‘Dog FRANKENSTEIN BOLTS - YOUR FATHER Frankenstein Bolts are back with their first release in 5 years, which also marks the band’s first release as a full live band. The latest single from the Wexford four piece, Justin Cullen, Dan Comerford, Brian Fanning and Tom plenty Bates, of upbeat offers jangly guitars, percussion and calming vocals that combine beautifully, almost enchantingly, in a very pleasing piece of indie dreampop. PAGE 10 Daze’ year old, is the latest single from 24 Kildare native, Aaron Corcoran, song aka, Skinner. inspired by A the Al Pacino/John Cazale film ‘Dog Day Afternoon’, it includes some of the film’s script in the lyrics and is a mix of Jazz, Funk and Punk with erratic saxophone and distinct guitar riffs throughout. One of our current favourites, Skinner has the chops to go all the way. DOCTOR MILLAR - LOOK WHAT SHE THREW AWAY The lead single from Ruining Everything, the 6th solo album by acclaimed Irish singer/songwriter Doctor Millar, is also his first solo release since C48 in 2013.Featuring Donal Lunny, its theme is looking back at what was once had and the possibilities that were. A very roots based folk song, it succinctly combines Irish trad with Americana and offers plenty of space for the good Doctor to out Dylan Dylan in both words and music. AILBHE REDDY - SHOULDER BLADES Ailbhe sonically sketches her quiet memories of simply just being alongside her lover in her latest track Shoulder Blades. These gentle comforts resonate throughout the song until we come to learn that these are far distant memories. Her Regina Spektor-esque tones gush through this climactic track completing the holy trinity of her releases along with singles A Mess and Inhaling.