Okay, so we may have missed a week, but we're back with a vengeance.
As you can gather from the title, here are seven of the best new Irish tracks that you need to hear.
cbakl - Memories Fade (ft. Nealo, Local Boy and Lacuna)
One of Ireland's most consistent hip-hop producers, cbakl brought together an all-star cast for his four song EP Where Do We Go?
The highlight of the near nine minute blast is 'Memories Fade', with rappers Nealo and Lacuna given a verse each to showcase their talents. The track is tied together by a soulful chorus sung by Local Boy.
Nealo's line about Fijian golfer Vijay Singh is undoubtedly one of the bars of the year.
https://open.spotify.com/track/7945uPSqbV7hWvwAufUOxQ?si=eNoGbadrQK-y2AaZW40xPg
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Kynsy - Cold Blue Light
Kynsy was earmarked by several outlets as being one to watch for 2020.
'Cold Blue Light' certainly showcases those credentials, a pop banger with a chorus that sticks.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4O57FedC8OPGuPXfoF18Wz?si=OXWKjktrR32WkHx7zhBLeQ
Kojaque - SHMELLY
Kojaque has long been a leading light in the Irish hip-hop scene, with his plaudits now stretching further and further afield.
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His new single 'SHMELLY' got given the COLORS Berlin treatment, which is absolutely huge.
Pillow Queens - Holy Show
Pillow Queens already released one of 2020's best songs in 'Handsome Wife' and they've done it again with 'Holy Show'.
You've got all the hallmarks of a great indie song here, aided by the fact that it's catchy as all hell. Pillow Queens' debut album is released on September 25.
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https://open.spotify.com/track/7taVSmFaFLkcnLpeH1C7Ur?si=-C57TpP5TP-vgExASElXDw
Marcus Woods - Repose Tactics
The debut single from electronic producer Marcus Woods' debut album is, in his own words, a departure from what you can expect on the album.
With elements of the Playstation 2 starting screen, listen and become entranced. Marcus Woods' debut album is released on August 28.
https://open.spotify.com/track/14UZicXINbASANbsPRkDai?si=DYPrmjUlTSqiXdeX6afuOQ
April - Forever - To Feel Like Tonight
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April has one of the most captivating new voices coming out of Ireland, so it's no surprise that she's just signed a record deal with EMI.
On 'Forever - To Feel Like Tonight', her voice is at the fore, carrying the forlorn tune to its peak.
https://open.spotify.com/track/5t8nGUXKPnNkUJ3oJkQVIP?si=_GNb5dWqTiuiFFJWS4wmWQ
BoyW1DR - Broken Feelings (ft. Dennie Valentino & KEDO)
BoyW1DR is a hip-hop artist that consistently drops to remain in the public eye.
This year, songs like 'Shining' and 'Tick' have allowed the diminutive rapper to reach new heights, and there's no doubt 'Broken Feelings' will do likewise.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0XPqP5BvKqYY1GChUgl1lh?si=IXnXhDBURDWQ_SB4AudoWg
