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Showing posts with label Kodaline. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kodaline. Show all posts
Saturday, 2 April 2016
[LISTEN] Kygo - Raging (feat. Kodaline)
Now this is a poptastic indie track if ever we saw one, it's Kygo's fifth single to be taken off his début album. Now what makes this track amazing is that it's not just Kodaline that features on the track, but that fact that none other than James Bay co-wrote the track with Kygo - making it one of the collaborations of the year in my mind.
So head on down and listen to it!
So head on down and listen to it!
Monday, 29 February 2016
[INTERVIEW] with… KODALINE
Before attending All Tvvins' and Kodaline's gig in Munich on 25th February we spoke to Kodaline's Jason Boland:
Welcome to Munich! You've now been back on tour for nearly three weeks. What have you been listening to whilst on the road?
There's been a constant stream of Jack Garratt for the last two weeks. There's always someone who sticks the record on and it won't go off until the end of the day. It's such a great record. We've also been listening to a lot of Irish bands like All Tvvins, our support band and great friends.
So what is your opinion on streaming? Blessing or curse?
I think it's like every other social media platform – it's just another place where people can find our music. As a band it's just brilliant. We only see it as a good thing. Maybe we sell fewer records, but we get more people coming to the shows.
Has social media been a driving force in your career?
We've never really had a hit in the traditional sense. But fans being able to connect with us and share our music is far more powerful than any hit could be. Without social media we wouldn't have the fan base we have now. We've had a very organic growth.
Time for a fan question: what keeps you motivated to make new music?
Even before we started as a band I was thinking about giving up music. I think everyone gets to that stage. We just keep our heads down and carry on doing what we love: making music! If you're trying to do it for success you won't be able to keep it going. You've gotta love it.
Does visiting so many different cities and yet not being able to see them frustrate you?
We've really been making a conscious effort on this tour to get out and actually experience the places we're visiting. We've got electric scooters with us and try to get away from the venue for at least 30 minutes.
Neale, our backline technician, did a little jump and ended up cracking his scooter which was pretty hilarious. He's our on-tour comedian. Anyone who follows him on Instagram (@neale001) can see how funny he is.
So which places are still on your bucket-list? Any dream locations?
Well we're just about to visit Russia – we never really dreamed of going there, it wasn't on the list, but the second the idea came up we thought: “Yeah we want to do that!”
We'd also like to play more shows in Asia. We've only played in Hong Kong – the cities are so different over there, we'd love to experience more places.
There's a massive indie-scene in Latin America. Anything planned there?
Brazil is actually home to one of our largest fan-bases. It's been on our list for the past two years – we're currently in talks with Lollapalooza to play a show there. Unfortunately we had to cancel our performance there last year, but we're gonna make that happen. There's a plan in place.
You've spent the majority of the last three years on the road. Which of your heroes have you bumped into on tour?
On our first summer of touring Queens Of The Stone Age seemed to be playing at most of the festivals we were at. We just followed them around quietly and waited for the chance to say “Hi”.
And we really love Tame Impala. They've got a great sound and are lovely people.
Time for another fan question. When you're not listening to Jack Garratt or breaking electric scooters: what do you get up to on tour?
We watch a lot of TV and have many communal events such as “Movie Night”. There's a great spirit on the bus. And obviously we record demos while we're on the road. Our music consists of autobiographical content, so we just write all the time. There are many new songs ready.
We won't tell you when the next album will be out though. It's coming up, though!
What are your other plans for the future?
We're finishing the tour, will head over to Dublin for St. Patrick's Day and then tour in Russia. And we'll be heading out to Latin America as soon as we can.
What followed later that night was a fun, enjoyable set with Kodaline exciting the sold-out Theaterfabrik. The fans in attendance knew every word and didn't need to be asked twice whether they wanted to sing and dance along. The band's uplifting songs and their good-mood stage presence made sure that everyone, especially a girl who had the band sing “Happy Birthday” for her, had an enjoyable evening.
Welcome to Munich! You've now been back on tour for nearly three weeks. What have you been listening to whilst on the road?
There's been a constant stream of Jack Garratt for the last two weeks. There's always someone who sticks the record on and it won't go off until the end of the day. It's such a great record. We've also been listening to a lot of Irish bands like All Tvvins, our support band and great friends.
So what is your opinion on streaming? Blessing or curse?
I think it's like every other social media platform – it's just another place where people can find our music. As a band it's just brilliant. We only see it as a good thing. Maybe we sell fewer records, but we get more people coming to the shows.
Has social media been a driving force in your career?
We've never really had a hit in the traditional sense. But fans being able to connect with us and share our music is far more powerful than any hit could be. Without social media we wouldn't have the fan base we have now. We've had a very organic growth.
Time for a fan question: what keeps you motivated to make new music?
Even before we started as a band I was thinking about giving up music. I think everyone gets to that stage. We just keep our heads down and carry on doing what we love: making music! If you're trying to do it for success you won't be able to keep it going. You've gotta love it.
Does visiting so many different cities and yet not being able to see them frustrate you?
We've really been making a conscious effort on this tour to get out and actually experience the places we're visiting. We've got electric scooters with us and try to get away from the venue for at least 30 minutes.
Neale, our backline technician, did a little jump and ended up cracking his scooter which was pretty hilarious. He's our on-tour comedian. Anyone who follows him on Instagram (@neale001) can see how funny he is.
So which places are still on your bucket-list? Any dream locations?
Well we're just about to visit Russia – we never really dreamed of going there, it wasn't on the list, but the second the idea came up we thought: “Yeah we want to do that!”
We'd also like to play more shows in Asia. We've only played in Hong Kong – the cities are so different over there, we'd love to experience more places.
There's a massive indie-scene in Latin America. Anything planned there?
Brazil is actually home to one of our largest fan-bases. It's been on our list for the past two years – we're currently in talks with Lollapalooza to play a show there. Unfortunately we had to cancel our performance there last year, but we're gonna make that happen. There's a plan in place.
You've spent the majority of the last three years on the road. Which of your heroes have you bumped into on tour?
On our first summer of touring Queens Of The Stone Age seemed to be playing at most of the festivals we were at. We just followed them around quietly and waited for the chance to say “Hi”.
And we really love Tame Impala. They've got a great sound and are lovely people.
Time for another fan question. When you're not listening to Jack Garratt or breaking electric scooters: what do you get up to on tour?
We watch a lot of TV and have many communal events such as “Movie Night”. There's a great spirit on the bus. And obviously we record demos while we're on the road. Our music consists of autobiographical content, so we just write all the time. There are many new songs ready.
We won't tell you when the next album will be out though. It's coming up, though!
What are your other plans for the future?
We're finishing the tour, will head over to Dublin for St. Patrick's Day and then tour in Russia. And we'll be heading out to Latin America as soon as we can.
What followed later that night was a fun, enjoyable set with Kodaline exciting the sold-out Theaterfabrik. The fans in attendance knew every word and didn't need to be asked twice whether they wanted to sing and dance along. The band's uplifting songs and their good-mood stage presence made sure that everyone, especially a girl who had the band sing “Happy Birthday” for her, had an enjoyable evening.
Wednesday, 3 June 2015
Kodaline release video for "Ready" featuring Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad, Kickass)
Kodaline have just finished their US tour, and to celebrate the occasion the band have released the video for their new single, "Ready". The track's lifted from their UK Top 5 album "Coming Up For Air" and features none other than Christopher Mintz-Plasse - famed for being in both Superbad (as McLovin') and Kickass.
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Watch / [YOUTUBE]
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Monday, 23 February 2015
Kodaline unveil video for "The One"
Currently on tour in Europe, with more UK dates in March, Kodaline release their anthematic new single ‘"The One"’ out April 12th on RCA Victor Records. Produced by Jacknife Lee, "‘The One’" is the second single to be released from Top 5 UK album ‘"Coming Up For Air"’ following the Radio 1 and Radio 2 playlisted ‘"Honest"’.
Friday, 6 February 2015
Kodaline share "The One (Live at Ocean Way)" video
Ahead of the release of their second album "Coming Up For Air" this Monday, Kodaline have today released a live performance of new album track "The One" recorded live at Ocean Way studios.
You can watch it below.
Watch / [YOUTUBE]
You can watch it below.
Watch / [YOUTUBE]
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Kodaline cover Ed Sheeran's "Sing"
Kodaline have covered Ed Sheeran's "Sing" in the BBC's Live Lounge earlier on this week, and with a reputation for doing great covers they did not let anyone down, they even popped in a Taylor Swift song in there. The band have been off the circuit for a year, but now they've got a brand new album with them. "Coming Up For Air" is released 9th of February via RCA/B-Unique.
Monday, 19 January 2015
Kodaline unveil new album track "Ready"
The track was recorded live at Ocean Way studios and gives their fans more of a taste of their new album with Jacknife Lee at the helm. Their second album - "Coming Up For Air" - is released on February 9th.
You can check the video out below.
Watch / [YOUTUBE]
You can check the video out below.
Watch / [YOUTUBE]
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Kodaline reveal lyric video for "Honest"
Kodaline have today released the official lyric video for their new single "Honest", directed by Stevie Russell, the man behind the award winning videos for Kodaline's previous singles "All I Want" and "High Hopes".
Listen / [SOUNDCLOUD]
Listen / [SOUNDCLOUD]
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
Kodaline announce new album and UK tour dates
Kodaline unveiled their new single 'Honest' last Friday and the good news continues as they have announced their new album, 'Coming Up For Air', will be released on February 9th.
"If you told us at the start of the summer that we'd be finished our album by autumn we wouldn't have believed you," comments vocalist Steve Garrigan. "It happened so quickly. A lot of the songs were done live in the studio, on the spot."
On the announcement of the new album, the band will be hitting the UK roads February/March time. The dates are as follows:
February
Sun 15th - GLASGOW, Barrowlands
Tues 17th LONDON, Roundhouse
March
Mon 9th NOTTINGHAM, Rock City
Tues 10th SOUTHAMPTON, Guildhall
Wed 11th NORWICH, UAE
Thurs 12th BRISTOL, Academy
Sat 14th BIRMINGHAM, Institute
Sun 15th LEEDS, Academy
Mon 16th NEWCASTLE, ACADEMY
Tickets go on sale Friday 12th December at 9am from Ticketmaster.
The track list for Coming Up For Air is:
1. Honest
2. The One
3. Autopilot
4. Human Again
5. Unclear
6. Coming Alive
7. Lost
8. Ready
9. Better
10. Everything Works Out In The End
11. Play The Game
12. Love Will Set You Free
"If you told us at the start of the summer that we'd be finished our album by autumn we wouldn't have believed you," comments vocalist Steve Garrigan. "It happened so quickly. A lot of the songs were done live in the studio, on the spot."
On the announcement of the new album, the band will be hitting the UK roads February/March time. The dates are as follows:
February
Sun 15th - GLASGOW, Barrowlands
Tues 17th LONDON, Roundhouse
March
Mon 9th NOTTINGHAM, Rock City
Tues 10th SOUTHAMPTON, Guildhall
Wed 11th NORWICH, UAE
Thurs 12th BRISTOL, Academy
Sat 14th BIRMINGHAM, Institute
Sun 15th LEEDS, Academy
Mon 16th NEWCASTLE, ACADEMY
Tickets go on sale Friday 12th December at 9am from Ticketmaster.
The track list for Coming Up For Air is:
1. Honest
2. The One
3. Autopilot
4. Human Again
5. Unclear
6. Coming Alive
7. Lost
8. Ready
9. Better
10. Everything Works Out In The End
11. Play The Game
12. Love Will Set You Free
Monday, 8 December 2014
Kodaline unveils "Honest"
This is Kodaline's new single "Honest", it will be released February 1st, 2015. The new track is taken from their forthcoming 2nd album, 'Honest' is written by Kodaline and produced by Jacknife Lee (Editors and Bloc Party).
It showcases a harder edge to their soaring choruses and widescreen sound. For them, working with Jacknife Lee was a revelation. And the results are staggering.
Listen / [SOUNDCLOUD]
It showcases a harder edge to their soaring choruses and widescreen sound. For them, working with Jacknife Lee was a revelation. And the results are staggering.
Listen / [SOUNDCLOUD]
Friday, 27 June 2014
Daily Download... Jonny Stemp - All I Want
Jonny Stemp is making a real name for himself as of late, with his great covers and stunning solo material too.
The other day he released a cover of Kodaline's "All I Want", check it out below!
The other day he released a cover of Kodaline's "All I Want", check it out below!
Monday, 23 June 2014
Jonny Stemp covers Kodaline's "All I Want"
Jonny Stemp is making a real name for himself as of late, with his great covers and stunning solo material too. Today he's released a cover of Kodaline's "All I Want", check it out below!
Thursday, 3 April 2014
Kodaline cover Paul McCartney's "Coming Up"
Kodaline have covered Paul McCartney's "Coming Up" for a special Record Store Day release on April the 19th.
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Listen / Kodaline - Coming Up
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Monday, 27 January 2014
Kodaline unveil video for new single "One Day"
Here's new video for Kodaline's single One Day which is released February 17th. Front man Steve Garrigan takes centre stage. Kodaline who've been announced this morning for Liverpool SoundCity and who won EBBA and People’s Choice Award for their début album "In A Perfect World".
The "One Day" - EP is avaliblle for pre-order on iTunes now. The song has been re-worked by the band and Cenzo Townshend, as a stop-gap between their debut album and the impending tour their set to embark on in March - dates below.
March 14th – Kilarney INEC – SOLD OUT
March 15th – Belfast Ulster Hall – SOLD OUT
March 16th – Dublin The O2- SOLD OUT
March 18th – Glasgow Barrowlands – SOLD OUT
March 19th – Manchester Academy – SOLD OUT
March 20th – Birmingham O2 Academy – SOLD OUT
March 21st – London Brixton O2 Academy – SOLD OUT
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The "One Day" - EP is avaliblle for pre-order on iTunes now. The song has been re-worked by the band and Cenzo Townshend, as a stop-gap between their debut album and the impending tour their set to embark on in March - dates below.
March 14th – Kilarney INEC – SOLD OUT
March 15th – Belfast Ulster Hall – SOLD OUT
March 16th – Dublin The O2- SOLD OUT
March 18th – Glasgow Barrowlands – SOLD OUT
March 19th – Manchester Academy – SOLD OUT
March 20th – Birmingham O2 Academy – SOLD OUT
March 21st – London Brixton O2 Academy – SOLD OUT
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Wednesday, 1 January 2014
Kodaline unveil new version of "One Day"
Kodaline have today unveiled the new version of their track "One Day" as a thank-you to their fans for a very successful 2013.
UK & Ireland shows:
Saturday 15th March – Belfast Ulster Hall
Tuesday 18th March – Glasgow Barrowlands
Wednesday 19th March - Manchester Academy
Thursday 20th March – O2 Academy Birmingham
Friday 21st March – London O2 Academy Brixton
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UK & Ireland shows:
Saturday 15th March – Belfast Ulster Hall
Tuesday 18th March – Glasgow Barrowlands
Wednesday 19th March - Manchester Academy
Thursday 20th March – O2 Academy Birmingham
Friday 21st March – London O2 Academy Brixton
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Monday, 9 September 2013
Kodaline announce March UK tour including Brixton Academy show
After selling out their November UK tour, including Shepherds Bush Empire and The Forum, Kodaline announce a UK tour in March, including a show at Brixton Academy on March 21st. To date the band have sold over 20K gig tickets in the UK.
Their debut album 'In A Perfect World' is nearing UK gold status. Their latest single 'Brand New Day' is out now.
Saturday 15th March – Belfast Ulster Hall
Tuesday 18th March – Glasgow Barrowlands
Wednesday 19th March - Manchester Academy
Thursday 20th March – O2 Academy Birmingham
Friday 21st March – London O2 Academy Brixton
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Their debut album 'In A Perfect World' is nearing UK gold status. Their latest single 'Brand New Day' is out now.
Saturday 15th March – Belfast Ulster Hall
Tuesday 18th March – Glasgow Barrowlands
Wednesday 19th March - Manchester Academy
Thursday 20th March – O2 Academy Birmingham
Friday 21st March – London O2 Academy Brixton
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Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Kodaline release new video for forthcoming single "Brand New Day"
"Brand New Day" is the fourth single to be taken from their début album "In A Perfect World", following the release of previous singles "All I Want", "High Hopes" and "Love Like This". "In A Perfect World" hit the #1 spot in Ireland and remained there for 4 weeks consecutively (keeping Jay-Z off the top spot). They were the highest new entry in the UK album charts the week of release, hitting the #3 spot.
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Friday, 26 July 2013
Kodaline cover Roy Davis Jr.'s "Gabriel"
The delicate cover of Roy Davis Jr.'s track "Gabriel" will feature on Kodaline's new EP "Brand New Day". The EP is out on iTunes on August 26th!
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Monday, 3 June 2013
EP Review... Kodaline - Love Like This
We don’t miss a chance to talk about our favourites Kodaline and though their album is coming in the next days, news about them have come a bit earlier. Love Like This EP comes out with two new songs that won’t be part of the album and an acoustic version of the single. The EP is available on Soundcloud so that everyone can enjoy it!
"Love Like This" will sure become an anthem for this summer/spring crushes and fleeting couples. With a folky fun mandolin and the group’s laughs in the background, the beginning of the song sets us in the mood for the joyful and harmonica rushed chorus that will become one of their highlights on-stage.
If they had been compared to Coldplay before, when "What It Is" starts there is an automatic reflection to Fix You. The song talks about growing-up, finding your own path in life and the resignation of living “in a world that is never as it seems” and where “people try to buy and sale their dreams”. In a chorus side-to-side chant the message is clear: as McCartney’s mum said, Let It Be and try to make your best on your own.
"Midnight" creates a surrounding atmosphere, with mumbled lyrics, Steve’s voice lower than the usual and a recurring rhythm. A simple and calmed song that links perfectly the feeling towards the acoustic version of Love Like This. This time, forget about celebrating the short but passionate vacation love, because sadness takes the stage from the beginning. Folk inspiration is replaced by the piano, and the laughs by a tissue-pack, saying goodbye to that love that couldn’t last forever. The chorus hymn becomes a hurt cry, and so, it ends, the love, and the EP.
After this we can’t hide our excitement for the album release, but will it be for a transitory love or will it last forever?
Kodaline - Love Like This
Out of 10: 9/10
Written by - Belén Martínez Saiz
"Love Like This" will sure become an anthem for this summer/spring crushes and fleeting couples. With a folky fun mandolin and the group’s laughs in the background, the beginning of the song sets us in the mood for the joyful and harmonica rushed chorus that will become one of their highlights on-stage.
If they had been compared to Coldplay before, when "What It Is" starts there is an automatic reflection to Fix You. The song talks about growing-up, finding your own path in life and the resignation of living “in a world that is never as it seems” and where “people try to buy and sale their dreams”. In a chorus side-to-side chant the message is clear: as McCartney’s mum said, Let It Be and try to make your best on your own.
"Midnight" creates a surrounding atmosphere, with mumbled lyrics, Steve’s voice lower than the usual and a recurring rhythm. A simple and calmed song that links perfectly the feeling towards the acoustic version of Love Like This. This time, forget about celebrating the short but passionate vacation love, because sadness takes the stage from the beginning. Folk inspiration is replaced by the piano, and the laughs by a tissue-pack, saying goodbye to that love that couldn’t last forever. The chorus hymn becomes a hurt cry, and so, it ends, the love, and the EP.
After this we can’t hide our excitement for the album release, but will it be for a transitory love or will it last forever?
Kodaline - Love Like This
Out of 10: 9/10
Written by - Belén Martínez Saiz
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Kodaline share video for latest single "Love Like This"
After emerging from the Irish alternative scene last year they've been taking the UK and Europe by storm. The band are back with the first song off their forthcoming album "‘In A Perfect World’" that's out 10th June, the single itself is out 2nd June
Buy / Kodaline - Love Like This - EP (PreOrder)
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Buy / Kodaline - Love Like This - EP (PreOrder)
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