COUPDEKAT

Fast rising newcomer Coupdekat is back with the final release ‘it’s not you!’ –from her upcoming EP FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY, out 22nd June.

Fusing bouncy pop production, sound effects and the playful vocal melodies she’s becoming known for “it’s not you!” is the third single from Coupdekat’s upcoming EP Laced with lo-fi backing vocals and chanting choruses the young creative solidifies her empowering yet tonguein-cheek style, as she sings “I can’t decide what I like, but it’s not you” , asserting herself and what she wants.

Talking on the track Coupdekat tells us: “‘It’s not you!’ is an empowering track about acknowledging one's desires and feelings rather than ignoring them. Following on from F.Y.E.O, I speak about sexuality and identity; both topics I’ve struggled with personally My producer and I, Dom Anca wanted to create an upbeat dance/pop song with introspective lyrics and raw vocals, continuing to create a genrebending sound. I only recently started working with Dom, but we immediately clicked and bonded over a shared vision of how these new tracks should sound Unlike songs I’ve written previously, ‘it’s not you!’ is the first demo I wrote and composed on Logic from top to bottom, before bringing it to a producer. Surrounding myself with many talented female producers within the Loud LDN collective has motivated me to grow and develop my skills in the studio ”

Whilst Coupdekat’s first EP ‘Imaginary Girls’ explored online relationships and social media during the lockdown, the newcomers upcoming EP, FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY explores a post-lockdown world as well as the

Whilst Coupdekat’s first EP ‘Imaginary Girls’ explored online relationships and social media during the lockdown, the newcomers upcoming EP, FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY explores a post-lockdown world as well as the relationship with herself and others outside of her phone. Representing the synergy of the real world and the virtual world the EP combines live and electronic instrumentation along with a plethora of internet samples distilling the new generation of youth culture

A true creative, Kat has successfully combined her passion for film, photography, music and art into her own live events Co-founded all-female identifying collective ‘Loud LDN’; now with over 80 members, the events have given a platform to showcase and champion female artists and creatives from around the country, picking up support across both the BBC, NME as well an event for ‘Our Generation’ for SPOTIFY.

With Coupdekat’s last single “BABYTEEF” gaining support from the likes of DUMMY, ONES TO WATCH and F-WORD, Spotify support from NEW MUSIC FRIDAY, OUR GENERATION and NEW POP UK and radio support from BBC INTRODUCING LONDON, THREE COUNTRIES, and BBC 6 FRESH ON THE NET, the rising artist looks set to continue on her fast paced trajectory as “it’s not you!” marks Coupdekat as a rising new talent on the pop landscape.

Klubber Lang

released their new single 'Warhound' on 19th May, out on FIFA Records.

'Klubber Lang' make a welcome and thunderous return with their new single 'Warhound', the perfect follow up to last Novembers, widely acclaimed 'The Sad Professor' , with the Dublin outfit continuing their release of unrelentingly visceral rock songs.

Klubber Lang have garnered many admirers both at home and further afield and have created a real level of expectation with the series of singles they have released over the last 3 years, this being their 8th under the FIFA Records banner. Add to this their explosive live shows, which have included much-coveted tour support slots with

'Girls Against Boys' and fellow Irish heavy hitters 'Kerbdog', it is no wonder why the quartet have garnered so many plaudits.

Like previous singles 'Make Amends', 'Sleep Well', 'I Will Not Wait', 'This Place' and the aforementioned 'The Sad Professor', the Dublin noise merchants latest offering has the trade mark, pounding rhythm section, inventive guitar riffs and the brilliantly unique vocal delivery of frontman McGoldrick. Once again, the combination has delivered another original and compelling strain of noise rock.

Klubber Lang are Ciaran McGoldrick, Ciaran Tallon, Fin O'Leary and Ronan McHugh. 'Warhound' will be available on all streaming platforms right now.