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DEMO OF THE MONTH
Analogue Blood - Never Fall Down Darlington-based electronic duo Ian Hanratty and Lee Teasdale fire out Never Fall Down, a Prodigy-esque pulsator born of a collaboration with fellow lyricist and vocalist Chris Davison. Inspired by the death of the Prodigy’s front man, Keith Flint, Never
Poor Man’s Break - You’re Not The Same
You’re Not The Same bursts into life with a guitar riff that Led Zeppelin would be proud of. For a newly formed blues rock band, this track demonstrates maturity beyond the group’s years, undoubtedly calling on personal experience to deliver a lovelorn track that we can all relate to during this period of isolation. Superbly written music, lyrics and production values mean this track would be just as at home in a seventies rock compilation album as it is now. If you’re a fan of the genre, Poor Man’s Break are a band to keep your eye on and You’re Not The Same is the song that proves it. www.facebook.com/poormansbreak
Keiran Bowe - Into The Night
Former band front man turned solo singer/ songwriter, Keiran Bowe’s new single Into The Night is an indie rock number that will whip up nostalgia and fanfare amongst eagle-eyed
Fall Down delivers a message of existential importance that will never lose gravitas or meaning: there’s always a reason to live. Elevated by a rhythmic bedrock of post-apocalyptic electronica, this track inspires and invigorates. One for your work-out playlist. www.facebook.com/analogueblood
followers of top class, noughties-era indie bands. In particular, fans of The Libertines, Kings of Leon and more recently Jake Bugg, might find a new star to follow here, so pay attention. Into The Night blends lively hooks with a hopeless romantic vibe that could see Bowe swiftly establish himself as a summer favourite. www.facebook.com/keiranbowemusic
Michael McCluskey - Shit TV
Michael McCluskey’s Shit TV is an anthem in the making for student unions and open mic nights everywhere. Its catchy, acoustic sound makes this bittersweet ballad an instant ear worm. However, scratch beneath its humorous surface and Shit TV is a tune lamenting the loss of the glorious mundane that comes as part and parcel of any relationship. A song of self-reflection coloured by a warm heart, McCluskey’s honest lyrics and cheerful tones are the perfect accompaniment for fond remembrance of a love lost. This artist clearly
has an ear for a ditty and will surely employ it moving forward. www.soundcloud.com/cluskmusic
The Flaccid Cactus - We Wanna Scream! Psychedelic blues band The Flaccid Cactus take us on a dream-inducing journey with their track We Wanna Scream. Drawing on influences like Pink Floyd and The Black Keys, this track exposes and explores the inherent seriousness of mankind and society, gently posing the question, “Where is the fun?”. With its colourful, hippy-esque sound, We Wanna Scream feels inherently pacifist and encourages the listener to explore their own part in society while maintaining a calming, ethereal sound throughout. It probably won’t fire you up and into action but it’ll certainly lull you into a state of calm contemplation. www.soundcloud.com/the-flaccid-cactus
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