Brú Sounds

Episode four is here — after a little hiatus for a house move and some unwelcome illness, we're back!This episode is a big one. We're shining a light on Khidyie, an Irish-Hong Kong singer-songwriter from Drogheda whose debut EP Tales from the rabbit hole is something really special. Her dreamy blend of folk and indie dream-pop draws on the worlds of Norah Jones, Alice Phoebe Lou, and Jeff Buckley, while lyrically she's as influenced by the magical realism of Haruki Murakami and Salman Rushdie as by her own deeply personal experiences. We play three tracks back to back — Have We Met Before, Your Way and Cardboard Box — and we'd encourage you to find a quiet corner and give them the close listen they deserve.We also have a gig review of Girlfriend at The Watchtower in Drogheda, a brilliant night that felt like a real statement for the local DIY scene, plus new Irish music recommendations and a gig guide for what's coming up in the area.New music featured: Khidyie · Have We Met Before · Your Way  · Cardboard Box New music recommended: Cable Boy · Mischa and the Bear · Varo · Chalk · Joshua Burnside · Seamus FogartyGig guide: Rithim Na Boinne (July 4th) · Blas006 — telekura & Khidyie (May 2nd) · The Elephant Room presents Peer Pressure & Ethel's Odyssey (May 16th) · Soundtown · Global Jam