Music Monday

Today here's another new release that's got me  all worked up with impatience and excitement!

                                                     Heathers - Forget Me Knots

With their second album, Kingdom, due to be released in September, the fast-paced energy that captures us on songs such as (oops, sorry for the minor Troy McLure impression there!) Remember When, Slices of Palama and more recently Find A Way returns in Heathers' new single, Forget Me Knots.

There's an almost orchestral feel, reminiscent of Florence and the Machine's Ceremonials, that hints at the girls' musical style having grown and changed for the better, and combined with the strong vocals, familiar harmonies and of course the staple guitar driven sound of Here Not There, I think it's definitely a step in the right direction. 

Plus, it's an awesome summer song, too :) I for one cannot wait for the rest of album!

Allie

Music, er, Friday? Cause I won't schedule this post for Monday, I'm far too impatient for that, and besides, you only live once!

What to say? Enjoy the music. Groove a little, if the feeling takes you. Perhaps allow it to guide your muse as you write, draw, or lie on your bed and daydream. Also, celebrate the end of your exams *hinthint Allie*! Just, enjoy!

Toraaaa.

Music Monday

Orla Gartland needs to stop teasing me! Her new single was released yesterday (and it even has a B-side!!)  on June 17th, Seriously, it's amazing, but I need more! As if dozens Youtube videos weren't enough (and Tora will be proud to see Orla's ukulele featuring in many) her music inspires me to write SO MUCH. Thank you, Orla, for allowing me to indulge in my favourite folk-pop sound as well as getting on with the work I need to do!

Orla's single - Devil On My Shoulder

And (the equally amazing) B-side song, the Ground

The thing with Orla Gartland is that she writes with incredible fluidity - her songs sound so natural, and they seem to simply slip from her in a wave of honesty and sincerity. To make words appear so flawless is not something I could ever hope to emulate, but Orla's lyrics do it every time. And her voice - it's easy on the ears, of course, but more than that it strikes a chord (no pun intended) whatever the material. From carefree covers (see her version of Hey Ya by OutKast for a great summer song) to light originals (Steps is my favourite) to powerful, evoking narratives like the ones featured above, you'll find anything you could ever wish for in a young-singer songwriter with Orla Gartland.

Let us hope she releases an EP as soon as possible...I'm dying here!

Allie