Clonakilty-based indie rock band Intricate release their debut single “Getting Close” on May 29th. The track explores the uncertainty of your twenties, capturing the feeling of moving forward while quietly questioning whether you’re on the right path.
Recorded locally at Wavefield Studios, the track blends melodic indie rock with influences from artists such as The Kooks and Sam Fender.
“This song is about feeling stuck but still hopeful,” says vocalist Andrew Whelton. “We’re really proud of it, and we feel lucky to be among a small number of West Cork bands putting ourselves out there.”
The band have already begun to build momentum, recently supporting The Frames at DeBarras in Clonakilty—the same venue where they will launch their debut single “Getting Close”.
Jordan Lively is a traditional guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Mayobridge, County Down. Having been introduced to traditional music through the work of Scottish guitarist Tony McManus, he went on to study Irish music at the University of Limerick and now works as a full time musician in Limerick City. He is a founding member of the folk band Liffey Crossing and works with a variety of artists such as Craobh Rua and Neda Nikolic. Jordan tours in Ireland and internationally, having performed across the world in countries such as Finland, Serbia, Germany, and Luxembourg. His solo work explores his interest in the sounds of contemporary and classical music through the lens of Irish traditional tunes and ballads, drawing from traditional players such as Conal O’Kane and Dàibhidh Stiùbhard to composers like Satie.
Nightdress are an indie folk band with a strong undercurrent of rock, their sound a smooth combination of the grit of Radiohead and the raw vulnerability of Big Thief. The Cork four piece weave their own style, driven by emotion and storytelling.
Tulca are a Cork-based 5 piece band. Rooted in folk and infused with elements
of rock and jazz, their music puts a fresh face on a classic sound. They are
comprised of five close friends and it is their tightly knit bond that is at the heart
of their music, bringing a raw intimacy to their lyrics and instrumentation.
TULCA is a tide of creativity pushing forward a whole new wave of music.
Haiver is a Glasgow-based indie band. We are Billy Kennedy of Frightened Rabbit, John Bonnar, Craig Brownlie and Findlay Wallace Brown.
We write and play music about grim times with a decent chunk of hope. We like high strung guitars, big subs and loud drums. We hope you like our songs.
Take a journey into the ancient, sophisticated and evocative ragas of North Indian classical music with Dara O’Brien on sitar. Dara also explores contemporary sounds with live electronics, psychedelic sound layers and original compositions.
Dara O’Brien (PhD) studied Indian classical music over many years in India, along with Western and experimental music in the UK and in his home in Cork. He teaches Indian music in UCC and also works as a music therapist in the area of autism. He has extensive experience composing and performing music for contemporary dance to critical acclaim. His eclectic experience as a performer includes ‘global fusion’, Indian classical music, rock, jazz and experimental music. He is a founder member of alternative folk trio Pedlar’s Cross; and Rasa Nua – blending Indian, Balkan music and jazz through original compositions.
“…extraordinary musician and composer… the genius of amazing Irish instrumentalist Dara O’Brien.”
Patrick Brennan, Irish Examiner
First Class and Coach’ is a four piece band based in Ballydehob, West Cork, Ireland.
NYC meets Berlin meets West Cork.
Seeking to push the boundaries of the indie-rock genre the sound has a variety of colour… reverb-drenched piano, distorted, squalling guitars, driving bass and muscular drums all punctuated by uncompromising German / English vocals.
West Cork collective AINM infuse elements of trip-hop, electronica and rock, creating a range of sweet and dark sounds. Their latest release, Darlin’, arrived on February 1st and marks the first single from their upcoming debut EP.
The EP began as a series of bedroom recordings, with the band tracking most of the instrumentation themselves. By chance, they later connected with one of their long-time inspirations, acclaimed artist and producer Andy Barlow — co-founder of trip-hop duo Lamb — and went on to complete the project at his studio in Brighton.
AINM have been likened by radio presenters and DJs to the likes of Massive Attack and Portishead, blending hypnotic beats and emotive melodies into immersive, cinematic soundscapes.
OUTRI is a solo bass endeavour by established North-East bass player and ‘musical magpie’ (NARC mag) Ian ‘dodge’ Paterson. This project takes inspiration from a love of jazz, folk, electronica, found-sound and cinematic landscapes alongside an aesthetic focus on single live recorded takes, come what may. The music combines organic shifting loops underpinned with beautiful harmonies and glitchy electronica. Having performed and recorded for the last twenty years as a side person with various bands and artists (YVA / Beccy Owen / Sharks Took The Rest / Nick Pride and the Pimptones / Slowlight Quartet / HAV / The Rubber Wellies / Matt Stalker and Fables / Giles Strong Quartet / Not Now Charlie) in a whole range of genres from jazz to folk to pop this project is an opportunity to try and bring some of those disparate strands together.
“A mesmeric haze of bass, harmonics and cinematic electronica, NMBR_1 is a lush and indulgent sound bath for your ears” (NARC magazine)
“A bewitching cauldron of ambient sounds” (Dirge Mag)
“Mesmericlal meandering bass and bird song creates an expansive tapestry of acoustic wonder” (NARC online)