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Better Than That: Shivonne won’t let anyone into her freeze-filled heart on Ice Queen

Posted on 14 August 2022

Showing no emotions and guiding us through her bulletproof walls that will only let the genuine souls inside, Shivonne displays her current romantic mentality and refuses to let anything or anybody ruin her current vibe with Ice Queen.

Shivonne is an Ireland-based indie pop singer-songwriter who has been slowly building her name up in the underground and performs with such potent precision.

”The songs I write are very different to anyone else in the industry, they are very in the moment pieces of work.” ~ Shivonne (via her SoundCloud page)

Impressing us with a delightful single that shows us a young woman who is clearly on the rise, Shivonne is at her honest best with a simply majestic performance to shake your earlobes. With introspective lyrics that take you deeper inside, this is a superb song for all those who are taking time away from opening up their heart.

”I am a mixture of everything and the explosion of creation you’ve been waiting for.” ~ Shivonne (via her SoundCloud page)

Ice Queen from Ireland-based indie pop singer-songwriter Shivonne is an anthem made for anybody who has ever been hurt before. Closing the door on possible love despite the potentially incredible moments, this is a song that will have you remembering the time when you knew you weren’t emotionally available.

Sung with a hugely likeable vocal ambiance that will take your breath away, taking you into a world that could make your soul cold forever.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more on her new Twitter page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Pat Burgess wonders if the two connected souls found the love map again on ‘A Borrowed Mandolin’

Posted on 25 June 2022

Taken off his first ever 12-track solo release called ‘The Song Box‘, Pat Burgess shows us the hard road that will be followed all the way to that ultimate love on ‘A Borrowed Mandolin‘.

Pat Burgess is a highly experienced Dublin-born, Leixlip, Ireland-based indie singer-songwriter who has been in the music scene for the past 45 years.

As the lead singer and founder member of the Irish Americana group, The Rye River Band, we find an artist who sounds in reinvigorated form with a classic single that will fill you up with a hope that is furnished with so much honesty.

”In the 70s Pat performed on the live Dublin music circuit doing solo gigs and guest appearances and around this time he started writing songs.” ~ Pat Burgess

Sung with so much true introspection, Pat Burgess presents us with a real insight into life and performs with a smooth vocal ability that will have you listening so intently, like you are hearing a lesson from an underground legend.

‘A Borrowed Mandolin‘ from Leixlip, Ireland-based indie singer-songwriter Pat Burgess is a trip down memory lane and a guiding light into what is needed to truly find that light again if you have lost it.

This is a storyteller’s delight and if you love music with a genuine message from someone who has truly lived, this will be a song you shall have on repeat for ages.

Listen up to this timeless sounding single on YouTube and see more news on his website.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Curran flies into the arms of that soaring ‘milkshake sky’

Posted on 14 May 2022

Gliding into the arms of that ideal lover who feels just right, Lisa Curran has found the cure to all of her pain with a stunning vocal experience to make you smile gleefully on, ‘milkshake sky‘.

Lisa Curran is a 34-year-old autistic Kerry, Ireland-based singer-songwriter, blogger, vocal coach and life coach who is one of the most genuine artists around.

Gracing the airwaves with such caring loveliness intertwined into the stems of our speakers that seems to emanate a natural light that is quite gorgeous, Lisa Curran sends the world something to believe in that should spark up your eyes and radiate only good vibes to warm up your soul.

‘milkshake sky‘ from Kerry, Ireland-based singer-songwriter Lisa Curran is an enchanting track that is filled with that pure quality that you can’t help but love. Showing us that music can be so healing if you have dealt with lots of pain before, this is one of the most beautiful songs you are likely to hear today. She leads us to a better place that has so much hope inside, as this is a superb release that will get you beaming with joy at something so naturally caring.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more on her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Phoenix and Wolfe feel the horrific pain but will continue the healing journey on ‘We’ll Get Used To It’

Posted on 29 April 2022

With a sweet melody and a sincere message that might cause a few small tears to be shed as you remember when you lost someone so close, Phoenix and Wolfe show us that it’s indeed possible to heal after you have taken the time to replenish your soul on their debut, ‘We’ll Get Used To It‘.

Phoenix and Wolfe is a Brazilian and Irish duo indie singer-songwriter duo who makes sensually vulnerable music that captures your heart and has you looking intently inside their message.

”The song truly comes to open up the heart as Amanda puts her art into motion, her song, in fact, her creation of new life and expansion after the loss of her husband five years ago.” ~ Phoenix and Wolfe

Formed by Amanda Shannon and Cairo Rocha, Phoenix and Wolfe show us their class with a tribute up there with one of the more caring singles you are likely to hear in 2022.

”Despite the heaviness of grief as a topic, this song is truly about hope for the dawn.” ~ Phoenix and Wolfe

‘We’ll Get Used To It‘ from the Brazilian and Irish duo Phoenix and Wolfe is such a beautiful song that shows you inside this tragic story of loss and heartbreak. They perform with so much honest energy and with stunning vocals that are combined with that mellow guitar playing that the moment needed, this is a single that you will feel overcome by. The raw emotion is for all to hear, as we are told a story that will send you into a reflective world, that might shake your core if you haven’t taken time to properly heal.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more on their IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Irish RnB artist Donohue let’s us in on dynamic debut track, ‘Solo’

Posted on 25 April 2022

Showing us that he is here and never going to let anyone bring him down, Donohue sends us into a happier state of mind with a debut single to remember called, ‘Solo‘.

Donohue is an 18-year-old Galway, Ireland-born, Manchester, UK-based indie RnB solo artist who is a true entertainer at heart and is clearly ready for the big time.

”Donohue looks to bring a timeless style of music back to the forefront by blending influences from Prince, Stevie Wonder and D’Angelo, with his own modern, musical sensibilities.” ~ Donohue

Inspired by so many different genres and with a confident perspective that has him thriving when others are doubting, Donohue will have you dancing and getting into the mood to reach your goals no matter what barriers are in your way.

”Donohue was lucky to be given a wide musical palette at a young age, listening to everything from Bach to the Beatles, from Jazz to Folk.” ~ Donohue

‘Solo‘ from Galway, Ireland-born, Manchester, UK-based indie RnB solo artist Donohue is a catchy track that is loaded with quality and freshly-toned vocals that send you into a new stratosphere of delight. His voice sounds ravenous for more, as we are placed into a world packed with potential, from a young musician who seems absolutely fearless. With live music back globally and venues opening their doors again, he seems to have chosen the perfect time to launch himself into our consciousness.

Real music with soul, is always welcome.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more on his IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Dublin’s Guilherme Cosme drops hauntingly terrifying visuals for, ‘Amber’

Posted on 19 April 2022

With the exploration of trauma and perseverance through this heavy visual experience that is only meant for adults, Guilherme Cosme shows us deeper inside his overflowing mind with his new release and music video for, ‘Amber‘.

Guilherme Cosme is a Brazil-born Dublin, Ireland-based experimental psychedelic singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the Irish rock band, Mary Bleeds.

”Initially insecure about his abilities, Cosme kept his music to himself until his early 20’s when he found the courage to share it with other musicians. Although all his early work was in his native Portuguese, as a writer he loved the cadence and phonetical textures of English. He moved to Ireland to immerse himself in the language and never looked back.” ~ Guilherme Cosme

Taken from his new album that is set for a release later on in 2022 and is called ‘Persephone and the Ghost Brother‘, Guilherme Cosme opens up the creaking door and bravely shows us inside his dark thoughts that many will recognize. This track is explosive and takes you by surprise at first, as he cannons a story that will open up your eyes and make you ponder everything you thought possible.

”He wrote these songs as catharsis while struggling with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. With the new record, Cosme hopes to reach out to those who struggle with similar issues and to raise awareness of the pain and suffering many face in silence.” ~ Guilherme Cosme

‘Amber‘ from Brazil-born Dublin, Ireland-based experimental psychedelic Avant-garde musician Guilherme Cosme, is a video that will either scare the skin right off your body or lead you in closer. He has created something so rare here that is filled with heartfelt emotion and obvious pain, that needs to be expressed before it breaks him into tiny pieces. Music is his medicine and this is shown brightly here, from an artist who is like none other.

See this new music on YouTube and follow how his music career transpires on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Kevin Walsh drops supergroup debut single for autism awareness on ‘Embrace the World’

Posted on 14 April 2022

In aid of the wonderful charity AsIAm Ireland, Kevin Walsh empowers us to be better together on his incredible new single with a stunning all-star cast to join him called ‘Embrace the World‘.

Kevin Walsh is a Cork, Ireland-based indie-rock singer-songwriter who makes that kind of music that encourages us to turn up the volume and join hands with our fellow humankind.

”Kevin, who was diagnosed as autistic at age 5, has faced many challenges in his journey to becoming a professional musician.” ~ Kevin Walsh

”Inspiration for the vocal composition of the track came from supergroups formed by Bob Geldof, Michael Jackson and Irish Women In Harmony, as it features an eclectic mix of talented vocalists; Emma Langford, Ger O’Hanlon, Lisa Curran, Molly Lynch, Rebecca Houlihan, Stephen Gormley, Caroline Kay and Mark Daly.” ~ Kevin Walsh

With a vocally-excellent cast to help us assist the lost who need to be found, there is so much quality brewing here like the perfect cup of tea after a freezing winter’s day. There is so much ear-tingling brilliance on offer that feels like such a treat for all our intrigued senses, to truly hug and hold like never before.

“By embracing widely different vocal styles within our supergroup performance, I wanted to allude to the variety within Autistic diagnoses, as each person on the spectrum is an individual with different support needs and ranges of abilities.” ~ Kevin Walsh

‘Embrace the World‘ from Cork, Ireland-based indie-rock singer-songwriter Kevin Walsh is a superbly-made single that will probably give you shivers all over your exposed spine. This is a united moment when there is so much pain all over the globe, as we hold on tight and reach those goals we have dreamed of no matter what. With so much suffering on so many corners, this is a choir-like anthem to rejoice with as we remember what is actually important.

Support this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

JaVill drop a deliciously intense debut single that shall have you ‘Lifted’ up into the clouds

Posted on 31 March 2022

With their brewing debut EP being currently sculpted to perfection at Hellfire Studios, JaVill rises fearlessly from the sordid ashes to stamp their mark on the current bleak world that needs hope again with ‘Lifted‘.

JaVill is a 5-piece Industrial rock band that bases itself in thriving Dublin, Ireland, and seem on a mission to put this proud city on its back and soar to new heights.

”They formed as teenagers, brothers Barry and James founded the band with Jonathan and Kevin joining later.” ~ JaVill

Lifting the lid off vigorously and sending our emotions into a real spin that was needed to shake the cobwebs off, JaVill is in supreme form with one of the more ferocious singles of 2022. This is a rock band that has a purpose and needs to be listened to right now by anyone who needs a lift away from any previous mediocrity.

”The track sheds a light on dealing with struggles and how we endure these problems and get through pain- light and dark.” ~ JaVill

‘Lifted‘ from Dublin, Ireland-based indie-rock act JaVill is a cage-smashing single that shall delight those who have needed a powerful single that has so much true meaning. With so many people close-minded and locking themselves away, this is precisely what we all needed to break away from any nail-inducing pain that has stopped us from flying from this carnage. Sung with a rugged intensity – which is completely inspiring – and devouring this roaring soundscape that is an underground anthem, you will be completely compelled to click repeat.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Nicolaas Walle And Friends are truly superb on their latest mesmerizing single, ‘This Is Me Telling You’

Posted on 4 March 2022

Featuring the stunning vocals of Irish singer-songwriter Ciara Adamson, Nicolaas Walle And Friends lead us into a teaser from their new 10-track album with the refreshing single all about that real conversation called ‘This Is Me Telling You‘.

Nicolaas Walle is a County Wicklow, Ireland-based half-Irish, half-Dutch alternative artist, multi-instrumentalist and music producer.

”Inspired by the likes of the Alan Parsons Project, the album features several talented vocalists on various songs.” ~ Nicolaas Walle

After the epic previous release that truly took our minds into an impressive world of pureness on ‘Human Nature’, Nicolaas Walle brings his friends along inside a truly candid story about comprehending that you need to move in a new perspective as what is currently happening isn’t going to work out. Featuring those memorably groovy riffs and a vocal melody that might have you sweating in excitement, this is a meditative trance of a tune that shall surely please many.

‘This Is Me Telling You‘ from the County Wicklow, Ireland-based multi-instrumentalist and music producer Nicolaas Walle And Friends, is a truly top new track that emanates a reflective wand of truth brewing all over your thoughtful mind. There is a really warm glow here that shows us the honesty needed – to tell someone what the truth is – and to then see what they do with this information at hand.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Manel Espinosa gives a fond farewell story on new pop single, ‘Goodbye Hong Kong’

Posted on 9 February 2022

Bringing us into this sad story that will reflect poignantly with so many of us who have dealt with the vivid sentiments captured with this heart-break moment, Manel Espinosa shows us an emotional escapade you might need tissues for on ‘Goodbye Hong Kong‘.

Manel Espinosa is a Dublin, Ireland and Alicante, Spain indie-pop singer-songwriter who sings with such honest love and tender care during each one of his catchy singles.

Lighting a warm fire that seems to glow so brightly under the shooting stars in the sky above, Manel Espinosa signals his intentions with a kind single that has been created with simmering exuberance intertwined into affectionate lyrics that brings you into this tale of leaving it all behind.

‘Goodbye Hong Kong‘ from the dynamic indie-pop artist Manel Espinosa, is a loving single that shows you his natural energy that shines through so brightly. This is a track that could be for anyone that is leaving home or a person behind, as you make sure that you take time to make a real tribute with style. Sung with real charm and effortless vocals, we find a musician showing us into a world that so many of us can really relate to.

Hear this expressive new single on Spotify and take a peek into his life on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen