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That Special Feeling: Emerging Irish singer Donnatella drops enchanting new single ‘Hooked’

Posted on 29 April 2021

As she charmingly sings about that innocent friendship which has turned into so much more, Donnatella is feeling the exciting attraction deep inside her veins, which has her so ‘Hooked‘ on his exhilarating love.

Donnatella is a new and well-traveled Ireland-born, Spain-based indie RnB singer-songwriter, who shows her determination with a breathtaking array of vocally stimulating soundscapes, that is all about her life and reaching those obtainable dreams.

You feel her sweet story about being so drawn to their touch, the way they laugh and their smile. Life feels so good when you are with them and her dynamic vocals lift you up and takes you to a peaceful place, far away from the madness of the world.

This is a young singer who has taken the brave step of becoming a full-time musician during a pandemic, the belief in herself is so palpable and you love her sweet style that is so classy and fresh.

‘Hooked‘ from the spellbinding Barcelona-based, Irish-born singer Donnatella, is that romantic single that you has you joining in on the catchy chorus, as you totally relate to her intimate story about feeling that all worries seem to vanish, when you are with that special soul.

See the epic video on YouTube and see more about her rise on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Air Changed: Dublin’s Aisling Jarvis is magnificently mesmerizing on ‘Fade to Black’ (ft. Hvmmingbyrd and Kipunji)

Posted on 12 April 2021

Aisling Jarvis is a incredibly talented 23 year-old singer/songwriter/producer and sound engineer from beautiful Dublin, Ireland, who returns to the solo world after six years away on the remarkable ‘Fade to Black‘ (ft. Hvmmingbyrd and Kipunji).

She creatives that vividly imaginative music that makes you take an extra breath or two, as her entrancingly transfixing voice is absolutely stunning and could cause enjoyable heart shocks deep inside your eager body, as he skillfully shakes down the curious speakers with such dazzling world class appeal.

When you come from such a well-known and prolific musical family, the chances are you will be bitten by the bug early into your life and it will never let you go. Aisling’s mother is Moya Brennan of Grammy and BAFTA winning Irish family group Clannad, and she has been touring worldwide with this fine band since 2010.

With the horrific covid-19 pandemic leaving the music scene in guitar-burning ruins, it feels like Aisling has taken the time to return to her solo music again, as her last release was back in 2014. Rejuvenated after a long rest and raring to go, you can feel the sparks of electricity here as he leads us into her supremely imaginative mind with a return to tell your whole neighborhood about.

This is the sad story about how sometimes things change when you don’t want them to, as your former lovers memory of you fades so quickly, when they said they would be around. The haunting feeling makes you feel so alone and despondent, you know you should probably move on but you need time to heal properly, so you can love wholeheartedly when the time appears again.

Her voice is so stunningly pure as each verse is striking goodness into your mind, as you feel her presence and realness with the guest artists adding so much quality to mesh beautifully together as one.

‘Fade to Black‘ (ft. Hvmmingbyrd and Kipunji) from the spectacularly gifted Aisling Jarvis, is a captivating effort that takes you to its own space in time, as she shows the world her solo side after a long break that was certainly worth the wait.

Hear this wonderful new single on Spotify and see more news on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Bravely Climbing Out: DORA GOLA desires so much more on her rousing new single ‘Dark Sand’

Posted on 3 April 2021

With a mesmerizing presence that has you eagerly awaiting her each stirringly sung word, DORA GOLA sings with such dynamism about how she wants so much more for her heart to flourish on ‘Dark Sand‘.

DORA GOLA is a sensational Poland-born, Ireland-based singer-songwriter, nature lover, professional dancer and vocal coach, with a heartfelt desire to reach her goals, no matter what obstacles are blocking her way.

She sings with a wild spirit that is so exciting and has you gazing into your soul as she keeps you alluringly captivated, her vocals catch your minds attention as you feel her pain and longing for something more, that is far away from the cold darkness.

This is the story about how you can feel like you are deep underground sometimes – as the warm embrace isn’t quite there yet – no matter how much you want it.

‘Dark Sand‘ from the wonderfully multi-talented Lahinch, Ireland-based singer-songwriter/dancer/vocal teacher DORA GOLA, is a spirited single that full of life from a vibrantly enthusiastic woman who gives her all each day.

Stream this new single on her Spotify and visit her IG for more inspiration from this incredible creative.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Don’t Need This: Ireland’s CloudYeller cross themselves off the list with ‘Unsatisfied’

Posted on 31 March 2021

Rocking in with their second single that screams quality, CloudYeller are back with the story about being careful about following the sheep mentality on the fast-paced ‘Unsatisfied‘.

CloudYeller is a motivating three-piece Ireland-based hard rock/punk band, who make that thoughtfully conscious music that has your mind in a fresh place, ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

The vocals here are full of passionate energy that has you nodding your head in approval, the band have that cinematic style that has your mind awash with ideas and thinking about how you will spend your hard-earned money in the future.

This is the story of how you can get easily sucked into what the world wants you to do, as people buy things to impress people they don’t really like. With consumerism at an all time high, it takes a wise person to sit back and realize that they can find that elusive satisfaction, in other things that make them smile for days.

‘Unsatisfied‘ from Irish punk/hard rock act CloudYeller, is that song to inspire you with a breathtaking sound that is all about not doing what others do, as you want to be happy inside and buying things that you don’t need, will never make you happy.

Stream this new single here on Spotify and see more on their IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Pursuit Of Pleasure: Irish band The Collision hungrily want it all on ‘Lemon Bake It’

Posted on 29 March 2021

With an cheeky grin and a collective passion, The Collision eagerly take the love-lost lessons of the past, into a new world of discovery via their latest single called ‘Lemon Bake It‘.

Irish four-piece indie-rock act The Collision, diligently smash into our lives with a well-oiled single all about that inner desire, that deep feeling in your bones that you can’t really explain, as you just know it is there.

His voice pulls you in deeply, the story of that hedonistic understanding that you aim for in life, as you meet different people and decide who can take you on this trip of a lifetime.

They band are in-sync as they play with our emotions, binding together and providing a warm and fascinating experience that you will probably blush about. Shake it naked is the aim here and they honestly reflect their emotions with a sensual single, all about those darkest desires of passion.

‘Lemon Bake It‘ from Irish indie-rockers The Collision, warms your body as you think about that person who you desire so much to be with, as your mind wonders into a place you didn’t know existed until now.

See the video, hear this tasty song on Spotify and see more adventures on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

That Tasty Flow: Olive On Da Beat drops superlative seven-track instrumental-filled EP ‘Bandersnatch’

Posted on 26 March 2021

With creativity oozing from each song made as it has so much diversity your mind stops in its tracks, Olive On Da Beat carefully grabs all of our emotional baggage and throws it all away, on his new seven-track EP called ‘Bandersnatch‘.

Yxng Olive aka Olive On Da Beat is an emerging indie electronic producer from stunning Dublin in Ireland, who blends in various forms of fresh music forms, to eagerly make a sensational mixture of easy-on-the-ear soundscapes that demand our full attention.

“Colourful wonderland, A simulation created through error which will lead you into a timeless universe where the darkest things are the most beautiful.”-Olive On Da Beat

There are no average fillers here, only delicious hits. Particular favorites have to be ‘Bandersnatch‘, “Hidden Hills‘, ‘Hativa‘ and drum n bass inspired ‘Ghosts‘ (feat. Daryl Bengo). His accuracy on turning sweet beats into masterpieces is absolutely breathtaking, as he seems to tease us with pleasure on each one of these crystallized tracks.

‘Bandersnatch‘ from the wizardly skills of Ireland’s Olive On Da Beat, is that late-night groove that simmers in hot and never ever goes lukewarm. He has the magnetic ability to fuse reflections into memories through his delightful production qualities and meshing different genres to create his own lane.

Hear the full EP here on Spotify and link in with his IG for more info.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Grind into motion: MJR and Davlo make it clear that they are stepping over the ‘Bullshit’

Posted on 26 February 2021

Swerving around bad news in the papers like skilled professionals, MJR and Davlo drop their excellent new single about avoiding undesirable mainstream thinking on ‘Bullshit‘.

Davlo is a quality British/Indian-based hip-hop/pop producer and songwriter, who is best known for working with various singers and rappers worldwide, in order to find his optimal sound for global domination. He joins forces on this top track with established South London, England/Dublin, Ireland-based emcee MJR, on this clever barrage of deep beats and witty punchlines, that pushes haters to foul trouble rather quickly in this game.

With a supremely likable flow, fully of witty lines about how some people like to bring their drama to you without permission, the fine production only magnifies this to a high level of enjoyment for hip-hop fans. The deluge of bounce here has you scoring three pointers all day with your eyes closed.

This is the true story of ignoring the doom-and-gloomers and the small-minded people who fill up your DM’s with nonsense, as you fly above all of that and just keep on grinding, as you know that this is the only way to stay focused and productive.

‘Bullshit‘ from UK emcee MJR and producer Davlo, is a marvelous portrayal of what life has been like lately, with so many groans instead of working hard like these two have. With a monumentally catchy flow and a sumptuously desirable beat, this is an easy-on-the ear music vaccine for our willing veins, to soak up greedily.

Some people will always try and bring you down no matter what, but as long as you have the right mindset and keep on shooting, you will always win.

Hear this top new track on Spotify and see more visuals on Davlo and MJR’s IG’s.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

From drive to: Mulholland Jive has the ride of a lifetime on debut ‘Adrenaline Junkie’

Posted on 22 February 2021

With a cleverly worded name derived from the rather strangely fascinating mystery movie Mulholland Drive and his own surname, Mulholland Jive leads us eagerly to the top cliff of ultimate excitement on ‘Adrenaline Junkie‘.

Mulholland Jive, is the thrilling debut indie instrumental funk-rock project from Ben Mulholland, who is a Irish-born teacher, multi-instrumentalist artist and composer, based in Cambridgeshire in England. He has skillfully threaded together a band of keen artists to record remotely with him and his production team. They have passionately pushed this wonderful music together sprightly, that was sweetly inspired by Ben’s students at school, by showing their genuine love for his catchy creations.

These fast-paced dynamic sound feet-movers, are a splendid joy to hear, as you feel like the battered soul is being healed throughout and the skill-level is a marvelous assortment of wonder, as you lock into for the ride and don’t ever let go of the groovy feeling inside your bones.

‘Adrenaline Junkie‘ from Irish artist Ben Mulholland, is that deliciously tasty and funky fresh organically created song that captures your imagination, has you swinging your body around like a piece of rope and has your body grooving along to forget all worries, for a few minutes at least.

Hear this heighten-the-senses instrumental track on Spotify and find out more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The new chapter begins: Irish indie label Hidden Hill drop debut love-filled track ‘Westside’ (feat. Joexxvincy, Remy Lebeau and Craig Cameron)

Posted on 11 February 2021

Hidden Hill send us a scrumptious debut track with a song that will instantly have you feeling better on ‘Westside‘ (feat. Joexxvincy, Remy Lebeau and Craig Cameron).

Brand new Irish indie music label and producer collective Hidden Hill are here to show us what quality 2021 music sounds like on a R&B/Hip-Hop groove-fest for our bodies to dance to.

There is much to like on this excellent and smooth wonderland of sensual energy for us to enjoy and lather ourselves in, while we admire that gorgeous soul who we want to be with so badly.

This is the story about how she wants to look the best for you and how you are certainly down for this notion. You feel the sexy soundscapes as the honest raps and smooth vocals open the door for us into this love song- that will make you move and groove all evening long.

‘Westside‘ (feat. Joexxvincy, Remy Lebeau and Craig Cameron) from new Irish label Hidden Hill is that song you put on late at night as you light up the candles and from there you pour two drinks and see where the night leads. This is the side you want to be on and this is a song you just lay back to and enjoy all night while being with a special partner in your life.

Life is about enjoying yourself to the fullest after all.

Support their journey by streaming the track here on Spotify and see what they get up to next on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Late night hope: The Art Crimes Band bring the candles to guide us brightly on ‘In the Dark of the Evening’

Posted on 2 February 2021

After persisting through this endless lock-down to get their music recorded, South -West Ireland act The Art Crimes Band, bless sour hearts with a jazzy number to truly hold onto ‘In the Dark of the Evening‘.

Six-piece Cork City-based jazz, funk and soul group The Art Crimes Band, make that type of music that hugs your close and doesn’t let go. They perform as one unit and after swapping the bar gig cover scene to be a fully fledged original band, they are certainly flourishing with a fantastic flair about them on their revitalised music journey.

Their genuine flow is such a lighter click to the evening and you feel their authentic vibe right away. Her stunning vocals transforms all that you feel and makes everything better. With the sexy sax adding so much heartfelt energy to proceedings along with the sweet keys and intricate guitar, you feel a calm healing transformation lather all over your soul, as you close your eyes and let everything unfold naturally.

This is the story above of wanting to hold their hand during these cold days and to not let go. With all that is going on in the world, the desire to be close with that special soul and never leave is so apparent. We crave that human touch and being told not to, is so tough to do right now- as we are wired for exactly the opposite.

”The single addresses mental health and the effects of isolation. The song’s lyrics offer a message of hope, love and friendship”.- The Art Crimes Band

‘In the Dark of the Evening‘ from Irish jazz-fusion act The Art Crimes Band, is a genuine song that is full of quality musicians all over this track. This is a peaceful escape from this dark and miserable world that is begging for healing to be happy again. Music like this certainly helps to keep the mood light and anxiousness away.

Stream this top new single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen