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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.
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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, 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.