5. GL – ‘What Happened To Us?’

Melbourne duo GL are new on the scene. Their neon-dripping retro synth pop music has its charm, like Zola Jesus in full pop mode. ‘What Happened To Us?’ is just one of the four good tracks on their debut EP for Sydney label Plastic World. Hear also: ‘Take Me Back’.

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.