Belfast musician Michael Smyth has unveiled a remarkable new album, “Orchids,” showcasing female and non-binary vocalists from Northern Ireland. The album offers a diverse range of powerful tracks, blending punk fury, shoegaze, and post-hardcore. With sharp social commentary and exceptional performances, “Orchids” is a testament to the vitality of Northern Irish alternative music.
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Slift – Ilion
Not that long ago now a good friend of mine pointed me to a YouTube video of a KEXP session. I hadn’t heard of the band before but I kinda like exploring new sounds so I popped my headphones in and hit play. The session was recorded at the Trans Musicales festival in Rennes andContinue reading “Slift – Ilion”
Sun Shines Cold – Until The End EP
Welcome to the beginning of another year here on Static Sounds Club. I’m kicking off 2024 with an EP I have been really enjoying over my Xmas, Birthday and New Year break. Regular readers will remember us discussing Scottish goth-tinged gazers Sun Shines Cold a few months back as they launched their debut album EchoesContinue reading “Sun Shines Cold – Until The End EP”