Irish rock outfit Pork Pie, formed by Michael Stafford, Shane Brett, Michael Laverty and Peter Laverty, has firmly planted itself in the modern alternative rock scene, bringing a unique blend of garage, funk and psychedelic influences to their sound. With an impressive musical journey marked by government sponsorship, acclaimed performances at iconic venues and the release of their well-received debut album, Pterodactyl, Pork Pie continues to make an impact in the Irish music sphere and beyond.
Bringing their music to life in a live setting, they were endorsed by the Irish Government to play an exclusive online show as the Great Northern Brewery. With performances at the Spirit Store in Ireland, The Paradiso in Amsterdam and The Dublin Castle in London, as well as multiple festival appearances, the band has consistently won over crowds from the stage.
Returning to the studio last year, they dropped their new single “CITY LIGHTS,” the first taste from their upcoming sophomore record Golden Leaf Sheets. Now they kick off 2024 with their latest release, bringing us their brand new single titled “CAREFUL AS YOU GO.”
The second outing from the forthcoming LP, the new single sees Pork Pie doing what they do best; serving up a raucous rock ride across four minutes of high-octane guitar-driven music injected with bluesy aesthetic and garage rock grit. Starting with lively drum rolls, crunchy guitar tones collide as hammond organ stutters join in before settling into a riff-focused sound.
Michael Stafford’s swaggering vocal leads enter to spin bouncy melodic leads above as the arrangement maintains with relentless charge. Developing with slick lead guitar flourishes and bright brass elements adding colour to the sound, “CAREFUL AS YOU GO” is an epic and invigorating rock song that crafts an energising listening experience from start to finish.
It’s a stellar retro rock jam filtered through their own modern creative lens, brought to life via slick musicianship and commanding vocal performance. With their second record on the horizon, 2024 is sure to see this talented four-piece continue going from strength to strength as their share more of their sensational sound.
Listen to CAREFUL AS YOU GO below
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