Dublin-based band Toygirl will release their second single this Friday and we’ve got the first play of it today.
‘Moonlight Velvet’ is a nuanced song that floats along on a bright guitar line and gentle percussion that recalls the work of Mr Twin Sister. It is embellished with hushed backing vocals supporting Hannah Worrall’s sweet tones. There’s even some light saxophone in the background and piano that lends the song a weightless air.
Moonlight Velvet’ is out 6th March and there’s a launch gig on Friday night at the Sound House.
It was recorded at the Windmill Lane Studios, produced by Daniel de Burca, mixed by Cormac Butler and mastered by Billy Farrell.
TOYGIRL are Hannah Worrall (Vocals/Keys), Fiachra O’Mahony (Guitar) and Ciaran Whelband (Guitar), Aran Hopkinson (bassist) and Cian O’Leary Hegarty (drummer).
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‘Moonlight Velvet’ is the follow-on to their atmospheric French-language featuring debut single ‘Reign’ from 2019.
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.
