New music from The Art Crimes Band

Irish R&B soul outfit The Art Crimes Band started out in 2011 in Cork City. Making their studio recording introduction in 2015, they released their debut double-sided single “Love for a Lark” with the b-side track “Mirror Mirror”.

Later that year they unveiled their debut album titled Radio at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival before taking a brief hiatus from releasing music until 2021 when they returned with the single “In the Dark of the Evening”. Dropping “Guy Like You” with a remix of the single by Blakkheart as well as a piano bar version of “If Only”, they now bring us their latest work with the new track “Neon Skyline”.

Laying down a smooth and gently bouncy 80s inspired sound, “Neon Skyline” captures the dusk of summertime courtesy of an array of vintage synths and sensational saxophone leads. Released via the SUGO Music imprint, the single was recorded and produced by the band at their FlashPoint Creative Studios in Cork, with mastering handled by Andy Walter, who’s previous credits includes the likes of David Bowie, Rush and Simple Minds, at Abbey Road Studios in London.

Originally born on a late night drive from LA to Las Vegas, guitarist Stephen Kirby was inspired by the looming lights on the horizon while approaching the ‘neon capital’, completing the song with the rest of the band ten years later.

Recounting the tale of time spent caught up in the fast lane of mid 80s New York City and the yearning to escape, the new song offers a nostalgic tone wrapped up in The Art Crimes Band stunning sound. With lead singer Grace McMahon trading blissful melodic lines with the colourful sax work, “Neon Skyline” sees a talented band at the top of their game.

Listen to Neon Skyline below

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