• Watch: Subplots – Future Tense (Live; Higher Ground #01)

    Back in November, Dublin duo Phil Boughton and Daryl Chaney AKA Subplots played the first ever Higher Ground in the city’s spectacular Pepper Canister Church, a series of shows hosted by Hidden Agenda. According to Hidden Agenda, “These shows focus on showcasing the best international and local talent performing in alternative and spectacular venues across the country. Each act is carefully chosen on their musical and artistic merit with a focus on showing only the most exciting, innovative and creative acts from across the board.” Setting themselves apart from the get go, each of the shows are also filmed on the night and released…

  • Stream: Subplots – Future Tense

    Having reared their head after a five-year absence back in June with the release of ‘Colourbars’ – one of our favourite tracks of the year, no less – Dublin duo Phil Boughton and Daryl Chaney AKA Subplots have announced they release a new album, Autumning, on January 30. The second single to be taken from that, ‘Future Tense’ is an unravelling art-pop gem, marrying juddering, Interpol-esque bass lines with bubbling synth lines and exquisite vocals contortions. exceptionally-produced. The result is three-and-a-half minutes of sonic majesty that ends too soon. Stream ‘Future Tense’ below via Bandcamp, where you can also pre-order Autumning. Autumning by…