DD Darillo release sparkling psych banger Loose Lips, Sink Ships!
Having made splash through debut single Time Will Tell, Welsh four-piece DD Darillo kickstart the new year with a sparkling new track, Loose Lips, Sink Ships.
Helmed by Boy Azooga’s Dylan Morgan, DD Darillo create an off-kilter, vibrant style of music, combining the nuanced flair of bands like Squeeze and Steely Dan with the neo-psychedelia of contemporary artists such as King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and Pond.
Based on an old saying that originated as WW2 propaganda, meaning 'beware of unguarded speak’, Loose Lips, Sink Ships is a wry, acerbic take on the notion that we’ve all affected and been effected by speaking freely, creating circumstances that veer out of our control. The pertinent themes is an analogy of our current circumstances, and how the saturation of fake news via contemporary media has been utilised as a form of modern propaganda. Musically juxtaposed to the sardonic lyricism, Loose Lips, Sink Ships is an uptempo, energetic slice of new-wave pop packed full of grooving melodies, infectious hooks and glorious harmonies.
Also consisting of Oliver Beard (Bass, Backing Vocals) John Close (Guitar) and Alex Burch (Drums), DD Darillo’s debut single Time Will Tell picked up a raft of support from the likes of Huw Stephens BBC Introducing show, Adam Walton on BBC Radio Wales, God Is In The TV, Buzz Mag, The Revue and many more. Loose Lips, Sink Ships will be followed by by a video shot by Craig Shankland (Estrons/Death Cult Electric) and contains a b-side remix by Hot Chip’s Rob Smoughton.
Loose Lips, Sink Ships is out now.
Irish hip-hop artist YINYANG gets feisty on BLOODHOUND / EARTHBOUND!
Irish hip-hop artist YINYANG returns with the release of her feisty new single BLOODHOUND / EARTHBOUND, out now.
Combining hip-hop, alt-pop and experimental tendencies, YINYANG - aka Lauren Hannan - proves she’s a force to be reckoned with and not one to be pigeon-holed. BLOODHOUND / EARTHBOUND is packed with a punch from the offset as idiosyncratic lyricism is met with pulsating electronics and filled with fuzz.
Talking about the single, Lauren explains, “it’s about shedding your skin of a bad situation and understanding, on reflection, how much better you are without it. Realising you’re a bad bisssh. All my songs are characters, hence the playing cards; this is the next player in the series. All the players are an extension of me.”
Tom West returns with stunningly introspective new single Can You Hear The Birds Calling?
Australian singer-songwriter Tom West returns with the release of his stunningly introspective new single Can You Hear The Birds Calling?, out now via AntiFragile Music.
Poignantly earnest from the offset, Can You Hear The Birds Calling? showcases West’s unique ability to pen richly emotive tracks that are impressively intricate. Channelling the likes of Neil Young, West’s distinctive vocal soars effortlessly over delicate guitar strums and cinematic soundscapes.
Talking about the single, West explains, “this song arose from a moment where I was watching one of the saddest things I’ve ever seen. The sun was shining and the birds were calling at the same time. Like most of the rest of the album it’s drawn from, I wrote it and started arranging it in the box as I went, rather than resolving the words and form of the song first and then building up from there.”
Eliza Shaddad returns with exquisite new single Blossom!
Critically acclaimed Sudanese-Scottish artist Eliza Shaddad returns to the fore with the release of exquisite new single Blossom, out now via Rosemundy Records/Wow and Flutter.
Blossom is a love letter to growth, renewal, and hope. A song which perfectly encapsulates that timeless yearning for longer days and the sweet thrill of feeling them begin. Eliza's crystalline voice flows elegantly and effortlessly through the music, giving us a glimpse of her softer side and reminiscent of the likes of Joni Mitchell and Laura Marling. Born from a burgeoning love of house plants and sixties Sudanese records, the accompanying video is an intimate window into Eliza’s past few months.
In 2021 Eliza is set to undertake an ambitious live project with the support of Arts Council England and Jerwood Arts, which builds on a full year of weekly Instagram livestreams and collaborations which have been viewed in excess of 250,000 times. Eliza’s latest single Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, a cover of one of her favourite artists Nina Simone, is currently climbing the charts on iTunes and Shazam, and provides end credits for TV series Behind Her Eyes on Netflix.
Castells release indie-pop banger Falling For You!
Kent-based, indie four-piece Castells are delighted to announce the release of their latest single, Falling For You.
Effortlessly straddling the line between intense, guitar-driven indie and soaring pop sensibilities, Falling For You is an impassioned love song delivered with heartfelt sincerity. Written from the perspective of singer Connor Crooks (vocals, guitar), Falling For You intensely builds throughout, as Connor’s flawless, velvety vocals lay the foundation for a single further intensified by a flawless rhythm section and euphoric hooks.
Newcomer Harry Gardner gets vibrant with Oblivious!
Pop newcomer Harry Gardner returns with the release of his vibrant new single Oblivious, out now.
Produced by Patrick J Pearson (Dan D’Lion), Oblivious combines indie, pop and jazz-fused sensibilities in order the create a sound that is utterly charming and brimming with colour. Fans of the likes of Rex Orange County and Easy Life will feel at home here. Oblivious was written at a cathartic moment in Harry’s life when he realised he was totally over a toxic relationship, and his feeling of freedom is reflected in the effortless listening experience the track delivers.