Irish indie-pop newcomers Charcoal Greys release snappy debut single ‘Blisters’
FFO: Florence Road, Cliffords, The Cranberries, Wet Leg
Live Performances
June 27th – Havenfest Festival, Dunmore East
Charcoal Greys are an emerging rock band based in County Tipperary. Before they were a band they were family – four first cousins from rural Ireland, who grew up playing music at family gatherings, before deciding to turn that shared passion into a a group that would go on to become Charcoal Greys. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Emily O’Keeffe, their sound is very much a fusion of their individual tastes and influences – a collision of 90s grunge, 2000s pop punk and modern alt rock. The band has performed dozens of gigs over the last year, from local music festivals to showcases, and regular support slots, including supporting The Academic in Cyprus Avenue.
Blisters’ explores the bittersweet emotional turmoil of a toxic relationship; When you know someone is not good for you but you choose to stay anyway. The fragile line between hope and delusion is mirrored in the contrast between the bright, catchy hooks that drive the song and its melancholy lyrics. Emily’s powerful yet achingly vulnerable vocal draws you in closer, with the nostalgic, hooky guitars surrounding you like the illusion of comfort you create for yourself when it feels like you have no other choice.
Track Credits
Producer – Daniel Deburca (Post Party, Amble, Simple Things, For Nina, Dreamboy)
Mix – Matt Bishop (Grammy-Nominated Engineer – The Killers, U2, Two Door Cinema Club, Snow Patrol)
Master – Romesh Dodangoda (Grammy Nominated Producer – Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, NovaTwins)
