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WATCH: Pillow Queens – ‘Favourite’ (acoustic)

Irish indie band Pillow Queens have shared an acoustic version of their recent single ‘Favourite’, proving their gentler musical arrangements can still pack an emotional punch. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming EP State of The State, which is set for release via Specialist Subject on 16th March.

Pillow Queens’ charm and energy still flows through this softer rendition of ‘Favourite’ and it permeates the sound on their upcoming EP too. The band worked with Producer Peter Ashmore to finalise their musical explorations of “emotional highs and lows”, including the “frustration of trying to succeed in post-recession Ireland” and the toll that can take on your mental health.

Pillow Queens will be touring Ireland and the UK in April, so make sure you learn all of the words to ‘Favourite’ before you head along to one of their shows.

IRELAND & UK TOUR:
April 5th – Galway, Roisin Dubh
April 7th – Cork, AMP
April 9th – Bristol, Hy Brasil
April 10th – London, Sebright Arms
April 11th – Guildford, The Boileroom
April 12th – Brighton, Prince Albert
April 13th – Leeds, Chunk
April 14th – Manchester, Night & Day
April 15th – Glasgow, GLAD Cafe
April 19th – Clonakilty, Debarras
April 20th – Limerick, Dolans
April 21st – Dublin, Workmans Club

Follow Pillow Queens on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

February 9, 2018January 3, 2021

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LISTEN: Soirées – ‘Borderline’

Filled with “dreamy R&B soundscapes and bouncy alt-pop rhythms,” South London duo Soirées have shared their latest single ‘Borderline’ via Parisian label Kitsuné. Following a series of collaborations on their respective projects SB and Blueyes, the duo spent a year immersed in songwriting sessions at their South London studio.

Inspired by the “cultural melting pot” of their surroundings, Soirées’ understated production and ethereal vocals blend together with harmonious ease. Speaking about their new track, Producer/songwriter Sam Bartlett explains: “‘Borderline’ gives an insight into someone striving to achieve a personal milestone, who hasn’t quite got there yet.”

Vocalist Bronagh added: “Sam and I just wanted to get back to having fun with music without thinking too much about it. After a few months, we were sat on a pile of songs that we loved too much to keep to ourselves, and that’s where the idea to form Soirées came in.”

Listen to ‘Borderline’ below, and follow the band on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

February 9, 2018January 3, 2021

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WATCH: Werkha (feat. Bryony Jarman-Pinto) – ‘Glass Games’

Released towards the end of 2017, Werkha‘s For All Hands EP showcased stories of personal and universal strength. Lifted from the record, the sleek sounding new single ‘Glass Games’ is a distinctly soulful offering, with Jarman-Pinto’s divine vocals flowing over a jazzy low-slung beat.

Described as “the perfect combination of soulful vocals and wonky synths,” the track is accompanied by a mystical video created by Manchester-based visual artist Dyllan Zain. The enchanting visuals sees Jarman-Pinto submerged into cosmoses, galaxies and nebulas.

Watch the video for ‘Glass Games’ below.

Werkha 2018 Tour Dates
16th Feb – O2 Forum, London, England
24th Mar – Les Abbatoirs, BDJ, France
31st Mar – Hug & Pint, Glasgow, Scotland
11th Apr – Gretchen, Berlin, Germany
28th Apr – Jazzkar Fest, Talinn, Estonia

Follow Werkha & Bryony Jarman-Pinto on Facebook for more updates.

Kate Crudgington
@KCBobCut

February 9, 2018January 3, 2021

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Track Of The Day: BRYDE – ‘To Be Brave’

It’s been a busy year for London-based, Welsh-born musician Bryde. After setting up her own label Seahorse Music to publish records by like-minded women and help make them more visible in a male-dominated industry, Bryde finished up her debut LP Like An Island, while flitting between London and LA. Exploring themes of independence, liberation, and relationships, her candid indie rock sound were fully fleshed out with mixing help from Catherine Marks (Wolf Alice, PJ Harvey, St Vincent) and mastering by Mandy Parnell.

Lyrically, Bryde concentrates on life and human interaction, her songwriting persona wears her heart on her sleeve and new single ‘To Be Brave’ showcases this open attitude. Speaking about the track, the songwriter explains: “’To Be Brave’ was written as kind of a soft squeeze of the hand to many friends who have, like me, been through many a dark period and put on a brave face and just got on with it. It’s a comment about how we all live out certain episodes of our lives in such a public setting these days that I feel we almost edit them to appear flawless, nothing but smiles.”

We’re big supporters of Bryde’s bravery and can’t wait to hear her EP Like An Island when it comes out on 13th April. Listen to ‘To Be Brave’ below, and pre-order your copy of her EP here.