HUMANS
Humans is the new single from Nocturnes. Released in both English and Irish language versions, Human's is a song about resilience and courage in the face of difficult times.
'a subtly-affecting midpoint between balmy electronica and somnambulant ambience' The Thin Air
'powerful vocals' - Nialler9
"conducting lush wisps of electronic synths and beats through the air like a multi-coloured potion of neon cloud" - Remy's Music & Film
The Soft Animal
A follow-on from Idiot Songs, The Soft Animal is a new departure, in essence an ambient first-person narrative - a collection of new age noir, The Soft Animal features meditative atmospherics alongside folk-tinged tales of redemption. The story of the record is an intriguing one involving oceanic themes, dramatic rescues, glimpses of the fantastical, and our struggles with serpents of many types, real and imagined.
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The Soft Animal on CD
Watch the new video for 'Serpents' from Nocturnes. Taken from 'The Soft Animal', the video has been realised by director Myles O'Reilly (Arbutus Yarns).
An album of refined atmospherics that draws from the things that matter most, 'The Soft Animal' by Nocturnes is out now on Bluestack Records and Urchin Music. 'The Soft Animal' can be purchased here while digital copies are available from Pearse's site as well as the usual digital retailers.
The Soft Animal has featured on BBC Radio Ulster, RTE, Today FM as well as on Jason Kramer's show on KCRW.
'The time has come for Pearse McGloughlin's ever-evolving cosmic groove merchants. Their recent album The Soft Animal is our favourite Irish record of the year - do yourself a favour and get it immediately'.... RTE Culture
'It has almost magical powers in the way that it pulls you in, creating something that’s utterly captivating and just so damn beautiful'... Record of The Day
‘subtle elements of the fantastical’ - The Irish Times
‘flits between folk, ambient, orchestral and singer-songwriter styles, underscoring
an inquisitiveness and search for something greater within’… Nialler9
‘Release of The Week’ ….. The Irish Times Culture
‘beautiful harmonies’ - BBC Radio Ulster Across the Line
"a rewarding listen, 'The Soft Animal' is a true album " - The Last Mixtape
Album of The Week - Dan Hegarty, 2FM