New York, NY (Top40 Charts) London-based Supersonic Media have announced the signing of Northern Ireland-based outfit Hello Casanova for their debut single 'I'll Be Waiting'.
Hailing from Armagh in Northern Ireland, Hello Casanova (previously known as Foreign Affairs) create solid edgy anthems with an Irish hook and large doses of positive energy. They write sweet and catchy pop punk songs about the world they're living in. Their songs focus on heart, drive and passion for the pop punk genre, with every song conveying meaning drawn from their own real life experiences and issues.
Hello Casanova are Matt Irwin (rhythm guitar and vocals), Ethan Williamson (lead guitar and vocals), and
Martin Miller (drums and percussion).
The single, a straight-up but edgy personal love song, was recorded by acclaimed producer Rocky O'Reilly (And So I Watch You From A Far, Fighting With Wire, Bella Union artist exmagician). Apart from an underlying Celtic-melodic guitar riff slightly reminiscent of Big Country, this composition also calls to mind such modern-day bands as
Blink 182 and Green Day.
Shot at Wreckless Skatepark in Gorey, Ireland, the accompanying music video captures the live energy of a Hello Casanova show, presented in combination with unique visuals, featuring up-and-coming Irish skaters and bike athletes. Filmed by Jack McNally, Sam Frisby, Chris McEvoy and Rob Cook, the video was edited by Ethan Williamson.
"The music video features people from the age of 6-26, all skating around and having a great time while we perform," explains Hello Casanova frontman Matthew Irwin. "Pop punk can be cliché. It can be the same three chords over, and it can be all chorus with the rest filler. We set out to try and give pop punk a different angle - to give all the heart that the genre deserves and to add our own spin on the sound".
Their vast amounts of energy during shows, along with fabulous crowd interaction and passion, have taken them as far as the west coast of the United States. Their live show is a cut above, bringing their infectious mix of Celtic-tinged rock and punk to many.
"I'll Be Waiting is the happiest song we've ever written! As Foreign Affairs, we put out a lot of serious tracks that were political, angry and very serious! Now, as Hello Casanova, we wanted our first track to be a positive burst of energy! This song details our singer Matt's love for his girlfriend, who he's been with for five years! We wanted it to be catchy, anthemic and have heart and we're over the moon with the results! We're currently heading to the studio to record our next single which we're also very very proud of," says guitarist Ethan Williamson.
As of November 18, this single will be released through online retail and streaming platforms internationally via Supersonic Media.
HELLO CASANOVA ARE:
Matt Irwin - Vox/Guitar
Ethan Williamson - Lead Guitar/Vox
Martin Miller - Drum Kit / Percussion
"Hello Casanova explodes with earnest desire and vigour like a Northern Irish version of
Frank Turner covering
Blink 182 songs. Defiantly and triumphantly vulnerable... Combining a slight Irish tinge to a knack for melody" - Overblown Magazine
"A Proper anthem.. blends passions with heavy power chord purposes that illustrates a steadfast persistence of sticking it out & standing tall for the long haul" - Impose Magazine
"A catchy punchiness in which the listener can happily loose themselves from the weight of the day" - Emerging Indie Bands Blog
"From the first time I heard Hello Casanova I was hooked, young lads with tunes and attitude, just how it should be" - David,
Calling All Astronauts
"Incredibly catchy combination of pop and rock whose cordial character keeps it consistently compelling. Its friendly fusion of fetching refrains and merry music gives rise to an extremely accessible sound that's well suited to achieving chart success" - PureM Zine
"Hello Casanova create catchy songs with mass amounts of energy and an anthemic twist" - Armagh Online
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/supersonicmedia/hello-casanova-ill-be-waiting
YouTube https://youtu.be/NIiYykLmxu8
