Indie bands are hidden gems. And when you find the right one for you, you will never look at music the same way again. Let the Irish, indie-rock band modernlove be that band for you.
Their new single “unfamiliar ceilings” is the perfect song to start your new year with. It’s full of sorrow and hope, and is extremely addicting. A most wonderful treat for your ears. The vocals are simply flawless, and paired with the unique lyricism, you will thank us for introducing this song to your playlist. modernlove are ideal for those The 1975 fans. They have that way of making their songs flow with little to no effort.
One the single, the band explain;
“‘unfamiliar ceilings’ is about that phase in some people’s lives where they’re going a bit off the rails. In living a bit hedonistically and abusing alcohol and other substances everything becomes a bit of a blur. Our better judgement is undermined by a sense of longing for some missing piece or some ineffable thing in our lives. It’s a search for meaning, just in all the wrong places.
The lyric, “unfamiliar ceilings” is a reference to waking up and realising you’re somewhere you don’t recognise, maybe with someone you don’t recognise either. Narratively and lyrically this song was very informed by the likes of The Streets and Republic of Loose. Sonically it was inspired by the likes of The Cure which lends to the atmosphere of melancholy and longing established in the lyrical narrative.“
Over the past year, modernlove have been making a name for themselves. They have been touring to sell-out venues across the UK, Europe, and America – and have even been invited to perform for the President. They have also supported The Vamps and have performed at various festivals including; the DORK stage at Live At Leeds, Latitude, Eurosonic (NL), Bumbershoot (US), FingersUp (CZ) to name a few.
modernlove are a band that you don’t want to miss. Start your year off right by streaming “unfamiliar ceilings” on Spotify, and you can follow the band on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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