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 NI – October

Aaron Cunningham by Aaron Cunningham
November 1, 2023
in Fresh Music From Northern Ireland
Fresh Music from NI – October

Reevah - Photo by Lucy Lens

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 Reevah. Words by Aaron Cunningham and Martha Greer.


Reevah – Daylight Savings

The opening track from Reevah’s album of the same name, ‘Daylight Savings’ sets the tone for a debut that shows how far the Derry artist’s songwriting has come. Lyrically, the track, and album as a whole, marks Reevah’s own personal journey amongst textured pop production. Reevah heads to Dublin, Belfast & Derry this week to mark the release. AC

Lipgloss – Anna (Walks Along the Street)

Revolving around a repetitive 80s guitar melody and hollow drums that emulate those of Joy Division, ‘Anna (Walks Along the Street)’ tells the tales of teenage experiences when growing up on the edges of Belfast. Lipgloss convey these emotions with showstopping vocals that lead into an explosive chorus of reverberating magic. MG

Makeshift Art Bar – Inertia

‘Inertia’ is the striking first single from Makeshift Art Bar, blending the elements of post- punk and noise-rock to create their very own ambient soundscape. Stark vocally, the song is defined by the haunting bass echoes and constant swell of industrial guitars. It is pierced by a vociferous ending with percussion that evokes a sense of unease. MG

Problem Patterns – Advertising Services

Problem Patterns released their long awaited incendiary debut last Friday with a packed out Belfast show. ‘Advertising Services’ is one of the new tracks on the album, with guitarist Beverley Boal taking lead vocals. It takes direct aim at the political classes and the inequality of the rich. AC

Madams Last Discovery – No More

Fronted by roaring vocals that power through a sea of hypnotic 70s psychedelia, ‘No More’ is the second single from Belfast four-piece Madams Last Discovery. The guitar heavy tune feeds into Madchester influences with its gutsy chorus, clashing bassline, and buzzing solos. MG

Jock – Moving

The raw and powerful world of Jock is rediscovered during their recent single ‘Moving’. A spoken ecstasy of powerful lyricism, with mesmerising effects of jarring guitars and felicitous playing of the drums, it is rather impossible to not want to jump around as this “little slice of rage” slides through listeners ears. MG

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

Ciaran Lavery – Lovers Who Make Love (10 Years Later)

For those who have followed Ciaran Lavery’s music since its beginnings, it may be hard to imagine that Not Nearly Dark has just turned ten years old. One of NI’s finest songwriters over those ten years, Lavery has revisited ‘Lovers Who Make Love’ with an orchestral arrangement. It’s the first from an EP of reworked versions out later this year. AC

Tessio – Hang It On My Back

There’s a sweeping urgency to the fastly strummed acoustics of Tessio’s ‘Hang It On My Back’. It’s a clear evolution from much of 2021’s EP1, with music that recalls a mix of Ye Vagabonds and the Everly Brothers. A new release that matches their live allure. AC


Playlist:

Leave a Comment ⁞

Tags: Ciaran LaveryFresh Music From NIJockLipGlossMadams Last DiscoveryMarkshift Art BarPlaylistProblem PatternsReevahsliderTessio
ShareTweetShareShareSendSend
Previous Post

Interview: Problem Patterns

Next Post

Gig Guide: 1st – 15th November 2023

Related Posts

Chordblossom Presents Kickstart 2025 winner
News

Chordblosson Kickstart 2025 Winner Announced

July 14, 2025
Best of Irish – June
Best of Irish

Best of Irish – June

July 2, 2025

Recent Posts

Chordblossom Presents Kickstart 2025 winner

Chordblosson Kickstart 2025 Winner Announced

July 14, 2025
Best of Irish – June

Best of Irish – June

July 2, 2025
Fresh Music from NI – June

Fresh Music from NI – June

June 30, 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