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Chest-beating anthemic synth-pop as is the Baltimore band’s MO.
Rollie Pemberton’s first jam in a while is a heater produced by Kaytranada.
The hazy song trails an upcoming tour and album from the Swedes.
Dirty Projectors’ new album is weird and good with Dave Longstreth exploring heartbreak with twisted alt-R&B freneticism. ‘Cool Your Heart’ featuring Dawn Richards is a spark of light in the dark.
Lana pens an optimistic love letter to her fans.
Arpeggiated magic Dutch maestro spice from a new EP.
Rising Irish singer drops some throwback garage and house-inspired vibes in Dublin city.
Nadi Rose Plunkett’s synth-pop that reminds me of St. Vincent in vocal tone set to an electronic backing.
The 4AD-signed New Zealand singer and musician Aldous Harding’s ‘Horizon’ makes an impact with very little – a confident vocal and piano chords.

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, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.