Perhaps the catchiest song I’ve heard since the start of the year (close is The Klaxons – “Golden Skans”), the ex-Ash guitarist is distancing herself further from her former band, with the release of the Behave EP and on her own label too.
Behave is an indie-pop wonder, the kind of understated song which reveals its brilliance in the weaving guitar hooks and the spectral chorus. Love it. Thanks to Gav for the heads up.
[audio:https://nialler9.com/mp3/Charlotte_Hatherley_-_Behave.mp3]
Charlotte has Irish dates near the end of February:
19 Feb – Cypress Avenue – Cork
20th Feb – Roisin Dubh – Galway
21 Feb – Dolans – Limerick
22 Feb – The Village – Dublin
24 Feb – Nerve Centre – Derry
25 Feb – Limelight – Belfast
Great animated/live action video for “Behave”:
Buy forthcoming album The Deep Blue from Amazon
Buy Behave EP from iTunes
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Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
I’m definitely digging this tune. That video is pretty sweet as well.
I’m definitely digging this tune. That video is pretty sweet as well.
OK… now I’ve had this track for a couple days. This is that rare solitary track that I just put on repeat for extended periods of time. I have to agree that it’s very catchy and pop-ish which combined with my enthusiasm for it has started making my roomates and girlfriend question my heterosexual status.
OK… now I’ve had this track for a couple days. This is that rare solitary track that I just put on repeat for extended periods of time. I have to agree that it’s very catchy and pop-ish which combined with my enthusiasm for it has started making my roomates and girlfriend question my heterosexual status.
They don’t understand….
They don’t understand….
Great tune; I was just Googling it to look for info/reviews. Seems like a low key release. Lovely catchy guitar line.
Great tune; I was just Googling it to look for info/reviews. Seems like a low key release. Lovely catchy guitar line.
It’s clearly a song for guys even though it’s written and performed by a lady, (Just Look at the lyrics – lol). Catchy and kinda dare I say romantic without being over-repetative or soppy!
It’s clearly a song for guys even though it’s written and performed by a lady, (Just Look at the lyrics – lol). Catchy and kinda dare I say romantic without being over-repetative or soppy!