Michael Stafford, Shane Brett, Michael Laverty and Peter Laverty are the musicians behind the exciting Irish rock band called Pork Pie. Having already earned a stellar reputation in the alternative rock scene with a unique sound that fuses garage, funk, and psychedelic influences, Pork Pie has crafted their own brand of rock music that’s won over both live audiences at their shows and listeners around the world with their studio releases.
Their debut album, Pterodactyl, was released to critical acclaim in 2021 and saw the band take a bold step towards staking their claim as a band to watch in the alternative rock sphere. Not only impressing with their recorded music, their magnetic live performances at venues such as the Spirit Store in Ireland, The Paradiso in Amsterdam and The Dublin Castle in London as well as multiple festival slots have seen them bring their exciting sound alive on stage.
They were even endorsed by the Irish Government for an exclusive online gig at the Great Northern Brewery in Ireland which highlighted their growing influence. Following the success of their debut record, last year, Pork Pie returned with the single “CITY LIGHTS” and announced their forthcoming sophomore album, Golden Leaf Sheets.
As anticipation builds for the new record, the band has given fans a taste of what’s to come with their latest single, “Helplessly Waiting.” Distilling the raw energy of a 90s grunge rock anthem, the track opens with a burst of punchy drums and screeching guitar notes before settling into an uptempo groove of intricate guitar lines and rustling drums.
Via an expressive vocal performance, the lyrics explore the complex nature of a dysfunctional relationship, capturing the push-and-pull of love and hate. Shaking with a classic rock n’ roll feel full of gritty guitars and swaggering vocals, “Helplessly Waiting” delivers a epic rock sound that rises in the chorus to a memorable and energising sound tinged with psychedelic vibes and garage rock aesthetic.
With wah-drenched guitar leads, warm organ tones and the vibrant dash of sax in the outro, “Helplessly Waiting” is yet another display of Pork Pie’s thoroughly original and highly enjoyable sound. As they get set to drop their highly anticipated upcoming second album, 2024 is set to be another thrilling year for this talented rock quartet.
Listen to Helplessly Waiting below
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