With the return of Ireland Music Week, hear our thoughts about day two of the Dublin-based event.
Arthur Valentine
He could certainly be anyone’s valentine with a stunning voice and looks to match. This soulful vocalist has what it takes to go far.
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Negro Impacto
This talented young artist has a low-key sweet soulful rap style. Paired with a twangy guitar, this makes an interesting sound. Promising.
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Sky Atlas
Gorgeous vocals, paired with soft guitar and a beautifully played violin, makes this a unique prospect. Reminds me of stateside band, Murder By Death, who were incredible. One of my favourites of the whole festival. Future stars.
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Isaac Jones
Gentle indie-pop at its best. A massive nod towards iconic Scottish band The Blue Nile which is a massive compliment. Vocalist is charming and sings like he means it. Gorgeous.
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Sweet Lemonade
This young rapper is the real deal, with bags of attitude and the tracks to match. She has the potential to cross into the mainstream.
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Skinner
Interesting band with multiple influences melting into one big pot of musical fun. Kaiser Chiefs meets Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran. This is an amazing band.
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Lemonade Shoelace
Low-fi melodic tunes, this indie-pop quartet are The cardigans meets Tame Impala. They make you feel like you are sitting on a beach chilling watching the sun go down. Sublime.
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Roe
This quirky solo artist has a gorgeous voice, paired with interesting melodies and relatable lyrics. It’s mooted as indie-pop but I feel that there’s more depth to this young artist and that she’s not even scratching the surface. Exciting times ahead.
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Bobby Arlo
A lot of hype about this young artist, but she lives up to it! A rare breed – she not only has a huge stage presence but has the right slice of cool combined with a pop sensibility. A star is born.
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Thumper
Loud, distorted and with a wall of sound – the band created more chaos in a club show than I have seen in recent memory. They commanded attention from the audience – diving into the crowd to create even more chaos. The crowd was left wanting more. Truly the most memorable band of the night.
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