There’s an ever-growing sea of new artists trying to hit a breakthrough these days, making it rare that one captures the attention of listeners in the way that this one has. Introducing CABL, a Dublin-based 4-piece whose latest single ‘See You In a Year and a Half’ was spawned from their first time playing with drummer Eoghan Lynch.

‘See You In a Year and a Half’ is the title track from the band’s upcoming EP, expected January 12th, and is a satisfying smoothie of noisy ambient shoegaze (it doesn’t take much to notice the plethora of juxtaposing guitar pedal sounds) with noticeable post punk influences, be it the driving bassline or the punchy backbeat. The perfect blend. Frontwoman Ava Durran’s ethereal vocals are reminiscent of Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser, and her lyricism is clever and draws on the emotions – “I’ll leave it all, come back and still I wish it was / But it never will be”. Durran’s writing focuses on heavy themes of longing and regret.

CABL’s broad influences range from County Kerry’s Junior Brother, to viral sensations and indie folk legends Big Thief. The contrast of the band’s inspirations and their own music, however, is arguably their unique selling point, solidifying them as capable and adaptational, and able to balance earworm melodies and layers upon layers of thick textured ambience.