Louth indie-pop outfit modernlove. release new EP Oh My Mind

Following a wave of singles over the last few months, including 'Don't Wanna', 'Us', 'Follow You', 'Islands' and most recently 'familiar', Drogheda indie-pop-rockers modernlove. have delivered their eagerly-awaited new EP Oh My Mind through Akira Records.

As the opener to 'Oh My Mind', the shimmering title-track perfectly reflects the rich and dynamic direction the band have been exploring throughout this new EP. Focusing on the mental health struggles that have arisen in a post-pandemic world, their newest gem is a warm and inviting pop-rock delight that builds upon their glittering aesthetic to date. A playful video was shared to support the single.

"Oh my mind explores the modern day neuroses of young people and the mental health challenges brought upon them by pop culture, the internet and most recently, the coronavirus lockdowns," the band explain. "I think we all went a little mad over lockdown and most of this EP was written in that state of social isolation. Without distraction or release from cycles of negative thought you can begin to spiral to the point of derealisation and being in a constant state of panic.

"But then we kinda juxtaposed that by a brighter and more playful sonic composition. I think as young people, we tend to joke about our mental health as a way of relating to one another and not feeling so alone in all of it. So it felt natural to write a poppy, upbeat song about such dark themes rather than treating them with a forced solemnity and formality."

modernlove. will also be embarking on their first UK and Ireland tour in November later this year. The band have added a new date at London’s Camden Assembly on the 8th November, with their Manchester performance which was upgraded to YES! (Basement) now sold out. Tickets are available to buy now.

Oh My Mind follows on from their debut EP monochrome blue, which was released in September 2021, and saw modernlove. combine their earliest work into a statement debut offering. Featuring the singles 'Liquorice', '2 Missed Calls' and 'lmk (if you wanna see me)', they received strong playlist and radio support.

modernlove. explore the complexities of the modern lives of twenty-somethings; with Barry, Cian, Danny and Graham of Drogheda already nailing their sound. Theirs is a sonic world of polished, indie-pop with a glossy '90s sheen and intricate details.

Listen to modernlove.'s new EP below.

2022 UK & Ireland Tour Dates:

UK
2 - Birmingham - Hare & Hounds
3 - Manchester - YES! (Basement) ***UPGRADED VENUE***
4 - Glasgow - The Garage (Attic Bar)
8 - London - Camden Assembly ***NEW DATE***
9 - Bristol - The Louisiana
10 - London - Camden Assembly - SOLD OUT
11 - Leeds - Hyde Park Book Club

IRELAND
12 – Belfast, The Deer's Head
13 – Derry, Sandino's
17 – Listowel, Mike The Pies
18 – Limerick, Kasbah Social Club
19 – Cork, Winthrop Avenue
24 – Galway, Roisin Dubh
25 – Dublin, Button Factory