This week’s round-up of the best new Irish music sees Jazzy return with Shooting Stars and the extended version of her EP ‘Constellations’. Hyperpop artist Uppbeat returns with his second album ‘Hi Viz’, while Levi Evans shares Head Chatter’, Holly Macve returns with ‘Time Is Forever’ EP featuring Lana Del Rey and Northern Irish Trio, Cherym share their ‘Alpha Beta Sigma’ EP.
There’s an unexpected return from Twin Headed Wolf the duo have announced that their long-lost album ‘Altarwise’ will arrive later this year and have previewed it with comeback single The Black Keys. It’s also great to have Sammy Copley back with his first single proper in two years You featuring Canadian songwriter Dan Mangan, while Dublin’s Efê returns with her first new music sine 2022 Truth (star) Truth. Meanwhile, congratulations are in order for Lemoncello who have signed with Claddagh Records for their upcoming debut album featuring new single Harsh Truths.
It’s a big week for Irish dance with EP’s from Autums and Disfeq while David Holmes hooks up with Orbital and Mike Gary for Tonight in Belfast and NI dance powerhouse Bicep launch their new project with Chroma 001 Hellium. Special mention to lxverboy who really impresses with their debut single Love So Rare.
Coverstar Elle Coves continues to deliver Taylor Swift-esque radio friendly,country pop with her latest single Born To Lose while Berlin based Varley continue their impressive run of alt-pop singles as they build towards the release of their second album. Meanwhile, The Cliffords from Cork have delivered their best song to date in the shape of Sleeping With Ghosts.
And if that wasn’t enough to wrap your ears around this bank holiday weekend there’s also tracks from the likes of Moon Looks On, Plantain Papi, Brian Deady, Darren Kiely, Brad Heidi, Jesse June, Boyfrens, Peter Vogelaar and Craig Walker.
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