Kevin Casey will release a new rock anthem entitled It’s Alright this weekend, an uplifting and driving showstopper for those 2021 music festivals.
Complete with chugging guitars, layered vocals, and lyrics that capture the zeitgeist of this moment in time, the Dublin- based singer/songwriter presents a hopeful soundtrack to the summer.
The steady rock beat and full, pulsating instrumental arrangement explodes with harmony and wailing guitar solos. The single lies in contrast with the tender, reflective double A-side The Show Goes On that Kevin released in March of this year, showing his musical versatility.
Reminiscent of a driving 80s rock ballad, the song was recorded with Kevin’s band in Studio 7, Kildare. Producer Gavin McCormack encouraged the band to try new sounds and samples, leading the track to a Beatles-esque Sergeant Pepper vibe, featuring string swells, orchestral samples, and layered harmonies.
It’s Alright opens with a question that’s been on many of our minds, ‘What’s wrong with the world?’
“The narrator of the song is searching for meaning in what’s going on around them” said Kevin.
“Their quest for a sense of direction at times leads them towards madness while maintaining a sense of angst and a rebellious attitude.”
“Only the belief that it’s going to be alright, feeling more believable at some times than others, is what we need to survive.”
Long standing regular on the Irish music scene, Kevin Casey has released several singles, two EPs, and a full length album since 2014. He has completed two European tours and gigged extensively across the country as well as in Germany, the U.K and the USA, including two consecutive years at Electric Picnic.
He is known for his versatile songwriting, raw vocals – reminiscent of Liam Gallagher – and for keeping Irish rock and roll alive and well.
The Kevin Casey band is: Paul Casey (guitar, piano), Neil Casey (bass), Jack Bale (guitar) and Ger Gallagher (drums).
It’s Alright was mixed by Gavin McCormick and mastered by Billy Farrell.
