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PORK PIE Illuminates the eclectic rock soundwaves with its new single, “City Lights”
PORK PIE, the four-piece beacon of musical ingenuity hailing from Ireland, continues to radiate the kaleidoscopic vibe of contemporary alternative rock generously seasoned with the release of the electrifying single “City Lights.” This track is nothing short of a thrilling revelation of the band’s prowess and distinctive fusion of garage, funk, and psychedelia.
“City Lights” introduces listeners to a symphony of emotions that captures the essence of PORK PIE’s eclectic style. Led by Michael Stafford’s multifaceted musical talents, including vocals, lyrics, piano, guitar, and alto sax, the track unfolds the band’s tight musical cohesion and commitment to originality. The synergy between Shane Brett on drums, Michael Laverty on bass, and Peter Laverty on lead guitar creates a tight musical foundation, allowing Stafford’s versatile vocals and instrumental dexterity to shine.
“City Lights” opens a gateway to a nostalgic soundscape, where the listener is instantly immersed in the rhythmic embrace of the instrumentals. Stafford’s versatile vocal delivery weaves a compelling narrative, enhancing the song’s lyrical charm. The track’s driving rhythm and the seamless interplay of instruments create an immersive experience that resonates with the audience’s senses from start to finish.
Recorded in 2023 at Dundalk’s Lockup Recording Studio, Pete Rust’s engineering with the finishing touch of Fergal Davis’ masterfully brings out the best in PORK PIE’s sound, ensuring that every note and beat is crisp and resonant. The band’s extensive gigging history in Europe, including notable venues like The Paradiso in Amsterdam and The Dublin Castle in London, has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the festival circuit, contributing to their refined and dynamic musicality.
“City Lights” is a fusion of raw energy, profound lyricism, and instrumental mastery that establishes PORK PIE as a rising force in the music industry. As the track reverberates through the airwaves, it solidifies PORK PIE’s place among the most exciting and innovative acts in the contemporary rock world. Keep your ears open and your playlist ready because “City Lights” is an unforgettable addition that demands to be heard.
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Artist Spotlight
Lana Crow turns challenges into a celebration with “Laugh With You”
“Laugh With You,” the latest single from Lana Crow, is a sincere rallying cry to embrace life in all its messy, beautiful mess. In the song, indie pop and alt-pop combine to deliver an emotional blow that feels both personal and universal.
“Laugh With You” feels like an instant connection, and Crow is telling you stories of hard times with a cozy, knowing smile. This song is as much about struggle as it is about how strong you are. It serves as a reminder that these struggles are simply what give us the strength to keep going, even when life is tough.
Crow encourages people to welcome them, create happiness in the cracks, and laugh even as the world gets heavy. The result is a song that delicately nudges you to love and embrace yourself. It is an anthem for anyone experiencing tough times who refuses to give up hope. Lana Crow continues to demonstrate her songwriting skills, both musically pleasing and emotionally rich, with “Laugh With You.”
It’s a reminder that it’s how we respond to tough times, rather than how they affect us, that’s key. With this song, not only does Crow provide us with music, but she also lets us know that sometimes a laugh is what we need to remember that there is always something to smile about and that, even when it feels like life has waged war against you, laughter can still be found.
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Lisa Boostani creates a mesmerizing tidal realm in “Ocean”
Lisa Boostani’s “Ocean” takes you deep into a sensory world where body, spirit, and myth come together, beyond the surface of genre. Boostani makes a soundscape that is both ethereal and deeply human by combining the broad essence of psychedelic pop with the strong appeal of alternative rock.
Her voice rises as if it is coming from deep within her, shaped by emotion rather than action. She intentionally channels the intangible, turning weakness into strength rather than a source of pain, and “Ocean” tells people to get involved in this inner world, not just watch it. This release is an integral part of her first EP, “One,” which will come out in March 2026 and is based on love, sensuality, and unity.
If “Ocean” is any indication, the EP will show sensuality not as something pretty, but as a kind of spiritual intelligence, a way to know yourself by connecting with others. The song’s textures and structure have an aquatic quality, moving between clarity and delirium, rhythm and freedom. Its emotional focus is on immersion instead of resolution.
The striking quality of “Ocean” is the blend of the mystical worlds. Boostani understands that strength often shows up as gentleness and that deep feelings are better expressed through frequencies than words. She wants people to see consciousness as immediacy, sensation as truth, and openness as an undeniable strength.
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