Shameless Tuesdays: Livre 91 | Friendmaker
It's easy to make friends in Ireland, especially if you've got a song in your heart. The quintet Friendmaker have the knack to bring people together in harmony, thanks in part to their powerful indie rock songs and epic vocals. This is evident in their most recent singles "Weird" and "You, Me and Everything Else", with sounds that call back to The Frames, People in Planes, and The National. Friendmaker's debut album is due to be out later this year, with these two songs showing a sign of the great things soon to come. We're delighted to have Friendmaker on this week's Shameless Tuesdays, who have crafted an exclusive playlist they've entitled "The Rising Irish"!
Here's what Friendmaker have to say with this week's playlist, which was curated by vocalist/guitarist David Marron:
Thereâs an assured confidence evident in the Irish music scene these days and rightly so. The standard is incredibly high as is the diverse variety on offer. This playlist is just a small sampling of what couldâve easily been hundreds of talented artists from Ireland.
Sophisticated production, adept lyricism and a willingness to explore new musical territory is the norm throughout all the artistsâ offerings here. From the textural soundscapes of Just Mustard and The Claque or the Art-Rock playfulness of Silverbacks and So Cow to breakthrough world conquerors like Fontaines DC and Pillow Queens, thereâs an effortless âcoolânow present. A âcoolâ we used to look beyond our own shores for. Weâve found a post-boom honesty now, and it suits us.
Iâd argue for example that Cat Dowling has released one of the songs of the year already with âAll that I can doâ. Contemporary trad and folk disciplines are breaking new ground with the likes of David Keenan, The Gloaming, Lankum and Junior Brother pulling in gloriously unique directions. Need a Hip-Hop flavoured social commentary on modern Ireland? Kojaqueâs got you covered with his absolute masterpiece Townâs Dead. A perfect balance of smarts and humour. The video is a must watch too and if youâre not dancing to this playlist by the time Houseplants, Ă MAK and TelefĂs have kicked in, then youâre doing it wrong. Sceneâs dead? Turns out it was just dormant.
For more information on Friendmaker, visit their official website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Bandcamp!
Promotional consideration provided by Shameless Promotion PR.