In An Instant – All Binds Full Undone
Having only two months ago, Bangor-based alternative/electronic three-piece In An Instant are a young, completely new prospect, very much in the process of finding their sound. According to a bio of the band online, with their music “you can expect the anthem-like universal appeal of band such as Snow Patrol, U2 and Coldplay”. Whilst I naturally don't think the likes of U2 and Coldplay have universal appeal as such, you can certainly hear the influence of all three on this recording. Very much in the infancy of inevitable (okay, potential) super-stardom and mass adulation, ‘All Binds Full Undone’ is an extremely promising demo hinting at impressive things to come.
Princess – Tortured Wings
A Dublin-based noise pop band, Princess will release their debut EP, titled Black Cat, in June. Having been likened to the likes of Ty Segall, Deerhunter and My Bloody Valentine, their track ‘Tortured Wings’ toys with the age-old idea of quiet/loud dynamics, erupting from near silence into a enormous, fuzzy wall of glorious noise-pop. Although they’re far from being totally cutting-edge in their sound (based upon the little material they have released already, that is) I cannot wait to hear the EP.
Yellow Car No Return – Two Five Seven
My main aural attraction this week hail from Co. Fermanagh. A three-piece endowed with a particular interest in prog-inflected, occasionally trad-inspired power rock, Yellow Car No Return have been mulling (riffing) about for a while now, having just released their debut EP. Taken from that particular release, ‘Two Five Seven’ is a four and a half minute highlight, propelled by frontman Luke Burns vocals and guitarist Eoin Parkinson at times virtuoso guitar playing. Undoubtedly one of the most exciting bands of their ilk to come out of this country in quite some time.
