I was 14 years of age, and I was in the midst of my own shit. How are you talking about him like this?’ I didn’t even know what had happened. “It’s about the day Kurt Cobain died – and the Christian Brother punching the desk, calling him a coward, and screaming in my face. “That song is as personal as it gets for me,” he tells Hot Press in the new issue. The track delves into a particularly significant memory from Bressie's teenage years. I feel so lucky that I get to do this for a living.' The Blizzards, 'Something Grips You, Something Holds You'Īmong the highlights of The Blizzards' fourth studio album, Sometimes We See More In The Dark (out today), is 'Something Grips You, Something Holds You' – featuring the voice of Irish writer Michael Harding. 'I’m so proud of this single and feel blessed to be trusted by Picture This with one of their songs, and I hope I’ve done them proud. 'I’m excited to be back releasing music again, and back performing,' Lisa says. The track explores themes of empowerment and learning to grow and move on from difficult situations. Written by Picture This, 'Dynamite' is the sixth single to be shared from Lisa McHugh's upcoming album. Formed in 2017, The Love Buzz features Kieran Hurley (vocals/guitar), Aidan Lynch (bass) and Henry Love (drums). 'Wild One' follows 'Here Comes The Scum', and showcases a band confidently finding their own high-energy sound and direction. The Cork alt-rock three-piece have shared their first single since teaming up with independent label FIFA Records. Once again, immersive storytelling is at the centre of the band's approach – as their mononymous frontman Larry explores 'the sexualization of the media and output of adult content in general by personifying it as a lover who 'makes you think romance is dead'.'

It showcases a new side to Scustin's artistry, opting for a laidback groove over the wild hijinks of their debut single, 'The Killer', and drawing inspiration from the likes of Mild High Club and Homeshake.

Scustin, ‘Sick Of Making Love To You’įollowing its premiere on , 'Sick Of Making Love To You' is unleashed on streaming services today. The new track features a repurposed chorus from the old folk song 'Willie Taylor'. The Galway-based producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist grew up playing trad music, before finding himself drawn to the likes of Khruangbin, Tinariwen and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies, ‘The Living Wake’įollowing the release of their debut album, Euphoric Recall, last year, the Limerick act make their eagerly anticipated return with 'The Living Wake' – described as 'a song about emigrations and its effect on the Irish psyche.' The haunting track further establishes Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies as one of the most crucial acts currently making music in Ireland.īlending traditional and contemporary elements, Caoivín returned this week with 'A New Age'.

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