Dublin-based artists Frowning Hours (Ger Kelly) and Bróna Keogh have teamed up for their new song, Radio Play. We asked Bróna the BIG questions . . .
The track is described as "a dynamic, indie folk number about social change and the fickle and insensitive nature of the music industry".
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"I was stuck on a track so I sent it over to Bróna to have a listen," Ger says. "She came back with a verse and that reignited my creativity."
"Ger sent me the song and I immediately felt the lyrics coming through," adds Bróna. "I was surprised by how quickly it came together. It's got so many intertwining and strangely related themes."
Bróna and Ger have known each other since they were kids and crossed paths again in adulthood while studying at Dublin music college BIMM.
Frowning Hours released his debut single Someone Who Won't last May, followed by Goddamn in June.
He has also had an extensive acting career, most recently playing the role of Teddy in the Netflix series Bodkin, which was shot in West Cork.
Bróna continues to release her music independently. Her self-funded EP Daisy, recorded during a residency in Berlin, is due for release early next year.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I am an Aquarius. I don't massively read into star signs but definitely flirt with them in the same way we flip a coin when making decisions. I am deeply indecisive at times but trying my best.
How would you describe your music?
Ever evolving. In the past, it has been sort of indie folk, my latest single is more indie pop and I've an EP coming out soon that has a bluesy/bluegrass vibe. Looking to the future, I see a more Motown swing to things. I think my vocal tone and love of harmonies are probably the things that tie it all together.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Laura Marling definitely and Joni Mitchell. I love bands like Big Thief and Lake Street Dive. As a kid I was obsessed with Eva Cassidy but also loved pop, musicals, Disney, metal, jazz, blues, folk and rock. Lately I've been trying to use music more practically to help keep me buoyant and focussed. AC/DC has started to really crop up as a motivational morning routine. Like a Pavlov’s dog scenario, I've trained myself to understand Back in Black as 'I am now focused'.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Hear'Say in The Point.
What was the first record you ever bought?
It would have been a tape and it was probably something like Backstreet Boys, but I definitely remember having B*Witched and The Corrs on CD.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Older by Lizzy McAlpine for the deep, deep break up catharsis.
Favourite lyric of all time?
I am drawing a blank here...?
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Probably something by Queen, something that has heart and smarts but also a bit of a bop... or maybe something from Graceland by Paul Simon. If it was right now and I had to choose though I would say Please Please Please by Sabrina Carpenter, but my imagination doesn't do well for these kinds of questions. I tend to just only be able to think of the day I've just been living in.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Instagram @bronakeoghshow. Spotify - Brona Keogh. All the various digital platforms also.
Alan Corr
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