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Melissa Darragh

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  • Writer, Freelance
  • Senior Research and Development Engineer, BBC
London
As seen in: BBC, Gigwise, DIY Magazine, The Line of Best Fit, Dork, Upset Magazine, Punktastic
Caffeine powered Northern Irish lass ✌🏼 Chief of Shenanigans @soundssickuk Words @readdork & @upsetmagazine Broadcast Engineer @BBC All views are my own x

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Cherym - Take It Or Leave It

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By Melissa Darragh
| soundssick.co.uk
7/10 Jam packed with angst, Cherym’s debut album ‘Take It Or Leave It’ is a testimony to the bands work to date. With clean guitar riffs, big vocals and multiple nods to their 00s American pop-punk influences, it’s a loud and proud soundtrack for the Zillenial generation. Honest and from the heart, the album tackles subjects such as abortion rights, being non-binary and being gay with a charmingly candid outlook.
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Beam Me Up! 2024

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By Melissa Darragh
| soundssick.co.uk
Now in its second iteration, Beam Me Up festival took place last weekend across Lincoln (Friday) and Oxford (Saturday). Putting a spotlight on some of the best new emerging acts as well as local talent, Beam Me Up provided the perfect day out to melt away the winter lethargy. Starting the day at The Bullingdon, local five piece Suspire brought a cool presence with their oasis-esque indie rock numbers.
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Ones To Watch: Sasha Samara

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By Melissa Darragh
| soundssick.co.uk
Sasha Samara © Mollie McKay If you’re a fan of catchy, cathartic pop tunes then there’s no better recommendation than Northern Irish songstress Sasha Samara. Poised with a romantic zest for life, her indie pop anthems bring a warmth we just can’t get enough of - so let’s get to know her! “I have loved singing my whole life,” beams Sasha.
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