Chordblossom
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
    • Music Reviews
    • Live Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles
    • Festivals
    • Fresh NI Music
    • Interviews
    • Introducing
    • Win
  • Media
    • Playlists
    • Photosets
    • Podcast
    • Sessions
    • Transmission
    • TV
  • Kickstart
  • Chordblossom Gigs
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Mailing List
    • Vacancies
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
    • Music Reviews
    • Live Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles
    • Festivals
    • Fresh NI Music
    • Interviews
    • Introducing
    • Win
  • Media
    • Playlists
    • Photosets
    • Podcast
    • Sessions
    • Transmission
    • TV
  • Kickstart
  • Chordblossom Gigs
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Mailing List
    • Vacancies
No Result
View All Result
Chordblossom
No Result
View All Result

Fresh Music from Northern Ireland – May

Aaron Cunningham by Aaron Cunningham
June 1, 2022
in Blogs, Features, Fresh Music From Northern Ireland
Fresh Music from Northern Ireland – May

Travi the Native - Photo by Bry Coles

Every month we take a look back at the best new releases from Northern Ireland in our featured playlist. A showcase for the sheer amount of talent coming out of the North, and a playlist worthy of repeat listening. This month’s cover artist is Travi the Native.

FEATURED TRACKS

Travi the Native – IShouldBeSleeping

The latest step in Travis Gilbert’s rise is a new single by the name of ‘IShouldBeSleeping’, out last Friday. ‘IShouldBeSleeping’ is about the tired limbo and longing of a long distance relationship, fed through the smoothly crafted pop with emotional yearnings that he’s been polishing over the last number of years. A pretty slick video from Jamie Neish/Broken Film too.

Clodagh May – Say So

We gushed over Tramp last month and now Clodagh May is proving there’s plenty more rock from Derry to shout about with her debut single ‘Say So’. Simply an energetic indie rock track that harkens back a little to early 00s pop punk.

Sam Wickens – The Devil’s With Me Now

His first release for a year, Sam Wickens’ latest is an about turn for the songwriter. His usual slow burn has been replaced by an uptempo Lumineers-esque number. ‘The Devil’s With Me Now’ proves that Wickens’ voice works just as well on country-folk-pop, which despite the light tone deals with turning to alcohol in a bad time.

Chordblossom Presents: Gifted - David C Clements | Our Krypton Son | Aine Gordon - Live at the Belfast Empire - 11 September 2025 Chordblossom Presents: Gifted - David C Clements | Our Krypton Son | Aine Gordon - Live at the Belfast Empire - 11 September 2025 Chordblossom Presents: Gifted - David C Clements | Our Krypton Son | Aine Gordon - Live at the Belfast Empire - 11 September 2025
ADVERTISEMENT

Ava Calii – Brighter Days

There’s an undoubted cinematic quality about Ava Calii’s debut. ‘Brighter Days’, born out of the troubles of comparison, is a well-formed dark pop song with electronic flutters and beats that echo around piano and vocals, and an ultimately uplifting message.

The Heathen Choir – The Raging Song

Darren Doherty and The Heathen Choir return with a change of pace from last year’s ‘Drunk on the Mourne’. A touch closer to his A Northern Light days, ‘The Raging Song’ swings for the fences with big guitars, melodies and message.

Thom Southern – Strange Invitations

Thom Southern’s first release since his brilliant album earlier this year is a throwback to his MMODE days. The hypnotic bass and Stone Roses’s lite psychedelia give ‘Strange Invitations’ its indie cool.

ROE – A Temporary Thing

‘A Temporary Thing’ is the most openly vulnerable recording we’ve heard from ROE, with its raw nature allowing her emotional songwriting to rise to the surface.

Ferna – Walk On

A beautiful exploration of the conflict of devotion, ‘Walk On’ is a captivating release inspired by Coretta Scott-King, the wife of Martin Luther King Jr.

Playlist:

Leave a Comment ⁞

Tags: Ava CaliiClodagh MayFresh Music From Northern IrelandPlaylistSam WickenssliderThe Heathen ChoirThom SouthernTravi the Native
ShareTweetShareShareSendSend
Previous Post

Chordblossom Presents: SoundYard Live

Next Post

Chordblossom 10th Birthday Party – 27 May 2022

Related Posts

Gifted David C Clements Our Krypton Son Aine Gordon Header Image
News

Chordblossom Presents: GIFTED with David C Clements, Our Krypton Son & Áine Gordon

June 9, 2025
Best of Irish – May
Best of Irish

Best of Irish – May

June 4, 2025

Recent Posts

Gifted David C Clements Our Krypton Son Aine Gordon Header Image

Chordblossom Presents: GIFTED with David C Clements, Our Krypton Son & Áine Gordon

June 9, 2025
No Fixed Abode

No Fixed Abode: 23

June 9, 2025
Best of Irish – May

Best of Irish – May

June 4, 2025

Twitter

Instagram

Follow

    The Instagram Access Token is expired, Go to the Customizer > JNews : Social, Like & View > Instagram Feed Setting, to to refresh it.

Spotify Playlist

Fresh Music From Northern Ireland

Mailing List

  • About Chordblossom
  • Kickstart
  • Music Reviews
  • Live Reviews
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Photos
  • Fresh Music From Northern Ireland Playlist
  • Chordblossom Gigs
  • Mailing List

© 2020 Chordblossom

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
    • Music Reviews
    • Live Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles
    • Festivals
    • Fresh NI Music
    • Interviews
    • Introducing
    • Win
  • Media
    • Playlists
    • Photosets
    • Podcast
    • Sessions
    • Transmission
    • TV
  • Kickstart
  • Chordblossom Gigs
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Mailing List
    • Vacancies

© 2020 Chordblossom

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT