Solar Lodge 23 EP

Hell Yeah’s next EP is a first solo release since 2012 from The Vendetta Suite aka Belfast’s Gary Irwin. It features six tracks all handpicked by label boss Marco Gallerani. Opener ‘Sirius’ sets a lush tone with its wash of rippling chords and soft rock grooves carry you off into a sunset. From there the charming spring time sounds of ‘Tacos For Zowie’ mix bumpy drums with guitar riffs, whistles and cosmic synths, and Just Like Joe is a flower power spy movie theme tune that races along with orchestral elegance. ‘Shut Up Ya Dub’ slows things down with wobbly bass, tons of reverb and acid twitches and ‘Eye In The Triangle’ is an exquisite dub cut full of studio trickery and sci-fi feelings that Scientist would be proud of. Closer ‘Colin Wilson Said’ is a widescreen ambient cut with spread synths, distant arpeggios and an intergalactic feel that leaves you drifting in outer space. This is a cinematic EP that draws on myriad musical styles and showcases Irwin’s peerless studio skills.