A Lizard, A True Star

Things are heating up for Galway producer Daithí. And we’re not talking about the sun. He’s conquering pubs and festivals, showcasing his talent as a fiddler and pumping out banging studio productions. New single ‘Chameleon Life’ has dropped on Sony Records. Daithí hooks up with Irish-born, London-living vocalist Raye for this summer-tinged slice of electronic pop. Daithí has supported Todd Terje, DJ Shadow, De La Soul and Ryan Lewis. You may remember him from TV show It Must Be The Music. Check out the ‘Chameleon Life’ video on YouTube, directed by Cork’s Brendan Canty and Conal Thomson. And watch out for Daithí’s upcoming album, out soon on Sony.

Heads up Mayo – Westport Festival takes place on June 29 and 30 in the grounds of Westport House. Daithí is confirmed alongside Not Squares, Le Galaxie and Squarehead. Full line–up and ticket info at westportfestival.com
Speaking of Belfast’s Not Squares – they’ve waited for the perfect summer moment to unleash new track ‘Simpler Vibe’. It’s the first offering from the Start Together Singles Club, a launch pad that focuses on unusual formats and non–streaming releases. As part of its mission, each one comes with a handmade gift – in this case, an egg shaker! Check the dancefloor-friendly track at soundcloud.com/not-squares/simpler-vibe and the Singles Club at starttogetherstudio.com/singlesclub
There will be lots of electro delights at the Body and Soul Festival, which runs from June 21 – 23 at Ballinlough Castle, Westmeath. Nicolas Jaar, James Murphy, Fuck Buttons, Mmoths, Monto, Ryan Vail and Fish Go Deep are among the dancey highlights.
See bodyandsoul.ie
Dublin producer Will Kinsella’s two–track Grouse Lodge EP is due on Resorted Recordings on June 24. It’s already garnered praise from Dave Clarke and was put together in the legendary Grouse Lodge Studios in Westmeath, hence the title. Tune into Will’s weekly Ceoltronic radio show on RTÉ. Check the mix at youtube.com/watch?v=kIOQ7pLHklc and get the tracks from beatport.com/artist/will-kinsella/184921
Ultra Music Festival is taking place in the Croatian city of Split from July 12 – 14. On the stunning shores of the Adriatic Sea, it sounds lovely, right? Wish you could go but can’t? Well, have no fear because Ireland’s hard-working Residence team are throwing an Ultra Music Party in The Village, Dublin on July 5. Headlining is progressive house producer Deniz Koyu. See facebook.com/weareresidence and euromusicfestivals.com
Belfast label Reset Industries has put out an EP by its first international producer. He’s none other than French newcomer Kristoff Sabine, AKA Items. Debut four–tracker Time Swap will get summertime dancefloors grooving, featuring, as it does, everything from garage and lush chords to textured tropical vocals and crunchy drums. The 12” dropped on June 18 with the digital package following this week. See reset-industries.com