We love to focus our attention on musicians and bands from Northern Ireland, we receive submissions from all over the world. Our No Fixed Abode feature shines a light on artists and bands from further afield that we think you should hear.
Monotronic – Looking Away
LA-based music collective caught our attention with this catchy indie rock effort. Reminded us of our recently defunct Hunkpapa, it has that knack for a good chorus to keep us coming back for another listen.
Solace – Trying
Birmingham indie rock outfit Solace vocalise dealing with their own flaws on Solace. Huge sounding guitars out of the block show they mean business. Kieran Sparkes’ vocals embolden their sound and convey a deep range of emotion.
Midnight Wayne – Run So Far
Midnight Wayne conjure up some dreaming alt pop on Run So Far. Think MGMT fused with Foster the People and you won’t be far off. Chock full of hooks, we’ll be shocked if you aren’t enamoured with this one.
Gary O’Neill – Stay Warm
Kilkenny native Gary O’Neill captives on his latest release Stay Warm. A charming indie folk number brimming with beautiful guitar and his mesmerising vocals. Fans of Ben Howard will find plenty to love here.
Keeley – Forever Froze
Those looking for something a little darker can find solace in Forever Froze from Keeley. A small part of the overall album’s focus on the teenage life of Inga Maria Hauser, the single is a brooding shoegaze number.
The Marra – I Can’t Sleep
Derry duo Ryan Ward and Shane McGowan continue their upward momentum with new single I Can’t Sleep. The latest effort sees a step up in production values which means that the frenetic energy shines through and evokes fond memories of noughties indie classics.
Black Opal – Beautiful Confusion
Black Opal hit hard out of the blocks with the riff heavy Beautiful Confusion. Alongside those punishing riffs and pulsating drums, the Belfast rockers find room for melody and poignant lyrics that pay respectful homage to the 60s & 70s.
Jonathan Evergreen – Fitz & Holloway
Seattle’s Jonathan Evergreen paints a nostalgic soundscape on Fitz & Holloway. Full of stirring string arrangements and harmonies from guest vocalists The Friendship Quilt, the song is a charming and intricate indie folk journey worth taking.
Bury Me With My Money – Stunning Stilettos
Galway’s Bury Me With My Money chart in their words the decline of Galway. Biting lyricism is the core of this single but it is underpinned by textured guitars that engage and captivate like Philadelphia’s The War On Drugs.
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