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Single Review by William Ruben Helms

New Audio: Malcolm Lally Shares Heartfelt and Anthemic “Graves”

Malcolm Lally is an emerging Galway-based singer/songwriter and producer, who specializes in a sound that blends the nostalgia-inducing elements of indie pop, R&B, synth pop, electro pop and EDM with contemporary production.

Lally’s highly-anticipated EP UV will feature lead single “Graves,” a slickly produced pop anthem featuring acoustic and electric guitar, glistening synths, incredibly catchy, rousingly anthemic hooks and choruses serving as lush bed for Lally’s yearning delivery and heart-proudly-worn-on-sleeve earnest lyricism. Sonically, “Graves” seems like a seamless and hook-driven synthesis of The Weeknd and Tears for Fears.

Thematically, “Graves” explores universal themes of longing and loss that touch all of us, as we navigate the various comings and goings of those were old dear, with the song being a reminder of the enduring impact our dear ones have on our lives — even after they’ve departed. The song is also an important reminder to cherish the memories of everyone who has touched your life, regardless of the circumstances that may have had you separated from them.

In “Graves,” Lally explores the universal themes of longing and loss that touch us all as we navigate the comings and goings of those we hold dear. The song serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring impact that individuals have on our lives, even after they have departed. It encourages listeners to cherish the memories of those who have touched their lives, regardless of the circumstances that may have separated them.

“This song is a reflection of the deep connections we form with others, and the impact they have on us long after they are gone,” Lally explains. “It’s about honoring the memories we carry with us and recognizing the profound influence of those who have shaped our journeys.”

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New Video: The Lysergic and Apocalyptic Visuals for Blackout’s Doom-Laden “Graves”

Currently comprised of founding members Christian Gordy (vocals, guitar) and Justin Sherrell (bass, vocals) and newest member Adam Taylor (drums), the New York-based doom metal/hard rock/stoner rock trio Blackout released two albums through renowned hard rock/stoner rock label RidingEasy Records — their 2013 debut effort We Are Here and 2015’s self-titled album — before going through a hiatus, which resulted in the departure of the band’s third founding member Taryn Waldman. Waldman’s departure from the band was a devastating blow to Gordy and Sherrell, both of whom saw Waldman as being so instrumental to their sound and songwriting approach that they felt the band’s fate was uncertain; however, last summer Gordy armed with a handful of mushrooms and a bottle of tequila set out to write new material for the band — and while being particularly inspired, Gordy contacted and recruited Adam Taylor, who had just left Ghost Punch to write and record the band’s third and latest album The Horse, which RidingEasy Records released last month. 

“Graves,” The Horse’s first single will further cement the trio’s reputation for a gritty and bruising sound, consisting of sludgy power chords and thundering drumming that reportedly draws influence from Helmet, Cro-Mags, Judge, Prong and others but just underneath the surface is a slow-burning brooding sense of menace.  And it shouldn’t be surprising as the song describes scenery from the apocalypse in such vivid terms that you can smell the sulfur and feel the debris falling around you, and feel everyone around you going absolutely mad from panic. 

The recently released lysergic-tinged video features footage of the band playing in front of a projection screen that features footage of the cosmos, nuclear bombs exploding, psychedelic sludge, exploding lava and other scenery; in some way, it’s like a White Zombie video gone absolutely insane.

Single Review by William Ruben Helms

Currently comprised of founding members Christian Gordy (vocals, guitar) and Justin Sherrell (bass, vocals) and newest member Adam Taylor (drums), the New York-based doom metal/hard rock/stoner rock trio Blackout released two albums through renowned hard rock/stoner rock label RidingEasy Records — their 2013 debut effort We Are Here and 2015’s self-titled album — before going through a hiatus, which resulted in the departure of the band’s third founding member Taryn Waldman. Waldman was so instrumental to the band’s sound and songwriting approach that the band’s fate was uncertain; however, last summer, Gordy armed with a handful of mushrooms and a bottle of tequila set out to write new material for the band — and while being particularly inspired, Gordy contacted and recruited Adam Taylor, who had just left Ghost Punch to write and record the band’s forthcoming third, full-length effort The Horse, which is slated for a May 26, 2017 release.

 

“Graves,” the first single off the band’s forthcoming album will further cement the trio’s growing reputation for a crafting bruising and gritty sound, full of sludgy power chords and thundering drumming that reportedly draws a bit from Helmet, Cro-Mags, Judge, Prong and others; but while possessing a sinister and menacing air.