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Irish Indie Rock Band Under Starling Release ‘Trick of the Light’

February 17, 2023

Bringing a unique brand of alternative rock to the Irish music scene, Under Starling hail from the Viking City of Ireland. The bands reverb-soaked melodies and dark distorted riffs, euphoria envelops the listener. A powerful rhythm section provides a rocky undertone to their pop-laden music. Sonic influences include Biffy Clyro, Foals, and The Japanese House.

Through their energetic live shows, this gritty four-piece are rapidly growing their fan base. Recent singles Arrows and Icarus from their Mongrel EP have been praised by the likes of Hot Press and RTE.

From high octane crowd-surfing, energetic mosh pits, and front man Danny’s interaction with his fans during the show, the band are one to watch for 2023. In the same way that starlings flock together in flocks when they are feeling escapism, their music and live performances bring people together. “We are like murmurations”.

The first musical offering from the band of 2023 is new single “Trick of the Light” which is a metaphor for the fantasies of a hopeless romantic, set to be released on Feb 17th 2023.

“Throughout the song we tether the line between the dream world and reality. Rather than following the classic Hollywood trope, the underdog does not get the person of their dreams. The closing message is one of self-growth and learning how to move on”.

The song was a result of Dannys involvement in Charlie Puths Monthly course. One of the tasks was to challenge yourself by creating a composition out of your comfort zone. And so, this alternative synth-pop song was born.

While creating the record the band used a number of vintage recording techniques. A Roberts 770x tape recorder brought a retro effect to electronic samples, while a Hammondorgan paired with the timeless Leslie speaker introduced a warm analogue feel to the track.

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