Irish sisters Maebh and Mella Carron have been bouncing around the scene for about three years now, captivating the crowds across their homeland with their terrifically touching assortment of folk/pop songs. Having unleashed their inaugural album to much ado in the winter of 2015, the pair proceeded to put out a superbly stirring compilation called Roots last summer before going on to engross audiences at the likes of Oliver Plunkett’s of Cork, Whelan’s of Dublin and Monroe’s of Galway. On top of all that, they also took home the trophy for “Best EP” at our very own Pure M Awards in September of 2016.

Right now though, the proficient siblings are readying themselves for the release of a brand new single named “Battle Lines”. Due to drop on June 30th, the intoxicating three minute tune trots off upon a pleasant yet pressing riff which gives rise to a riveting rhythm underneath the entrancing singing of the spectacularly vibrant first verse. It’s not long until the whole thing erupts into an irresistibly arresting chorus that’s loaded with life and vitality.

Another soft yet sprightly stanza follows from here, impressing with the power of its refrain while the instrumentation stays slick and speedy in the background. It all eventually transitions into an alluringly laid-back but bracing breakdown just past the two minute mark, after which one last electrifying chorus takes over to escort the anthem to an extraordinarily exhilarating stopping point.

The outcome is a characteristically classy and cogent composition from Carron that keeps consistently compelling from commencement to conclusion. Its immaculate mixture of moving music and haunting harmonies makes for a remarkably rousing listen.