Hailing from ‘deepest Donegal’, Eve Belle was signed very early to Rubyworks Records, deservedly scoring hot-ticket support slots with the likes of Hozier and Wild Youth as a result. Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, which means touring is impossible, the singer-songwriter is finally unveiling her highly anticipated debut album.

In Between Moments chronicles Belle’s personal experiences and sees the singer carefully mining the depths of her own emotion. Highlights come in the form of electric album opener ‘Bloodsports’ – which could easily be transposed to the dark-pop world inhabited by artists like Billie Eilish – and ‘Please Don’t Check Your Messages’, an introspective track about the heartache of having to move on in affairs of the heart.

‘Begging For Rain’ and ‘Cut Throat’ are quirky power-pop anthems; and ‘Hurt’ is an understated hidden gem. Recorded primarily in London, and steered by Belle’s crystalline voice and world-weary lyricism, In Between Moments is a superb collection of songs.

• Out Now
• 7/10