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SADHBH KEANE – Anam

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Even before this debut release appeared on streaming services, Irish singer songwriter Sadhbh Keane had been hotly tipped as a “rising star”. The young singer songwriter’s early singles made it clear why: although still in her teens, Sadhbh (pronounced “Sive”) had already shown a gift for a strong melody and an honest yet accessible lyric. Those earlier singles make a welcome re-appearance on this seven song EP, but as the best material on ‘Anam’ shows, there’s even more at stake musically with Keane mixing indie, pop and rock with her Irish roots to create something that’s really rewarding.

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Watch: Avery Friedman shares new video for ‘You Move’

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In 2025, Avery Friedman released the excellent ‘New Thing’, a debut album steeped in a very nostalgic sound. The bulk of the release’s tracks hit upon a swooning indie tone, blending elements of dream pop into a light jangle which served the artist’s breathy vocal tones perfectly. The material wasn’t always about immediacy, but for those listeners willing to spend the time, it eventually became the kind of record that really rewarded those repeated listens.

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THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #173

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This visit to the Real Gone Singles Bar sees the return of a cult band from the US, throws a spotlight onto a couple of superb indie pop bands and celebrates a pair of very different singer-songwriters. The eight picks represent just the tiniest fraction of submissions for the past fortnight, which should give some indication of how much new music is being shared as we head into autumn – traditionally one of the year’s busiest periods. We can promise a lot more good stuff to be unearthed from the current batch over the next fortnight, but in the meantime, we hope this selection fills your ears with something enjoyable…

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Listen: Kyle Boswell shares ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’

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At the end of the first quarter of 2026, singer songwriter Kyle Boswell released a great single. ‘The Way It’s Always Been’ introduced many to a performer with a striking voice, but also someone capable of sharing a great melody. That track’s classic pop rock stance also showcased some fine guitar work and thoughtful lyrics, creating a small package that suggested Kyle would share other enjoyable songs in the near future.

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THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #166

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Welcome back to the Real Gone Singles Bar, the place where we explore some of the more interesting individual tracks that have landed in our inbox over the past few weeks. This time out, we’ve got the return of an up and coming singer songwriter, a quirky piece of alt-pop, a retro sounding synth banger, a solid offering from a still-new Irish vocalist, and more besides. As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy!

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