“Wine” was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Michael Richards at Dublin’s renowned Trackmix Studios, capturing the band’s signature blend of 90s grunge grit, Sunset Strip attitude, and arena-sized hooks.
The track came together during the same productive weekend that birthed fan-favourite “Traced Out”, beginning with a hypnotic riff by guitarist Neil McEvoy, which quickly became the bedrock for the track’s brooding, blues-soaked atmosphere.
Frontman Shawn Mullen admits the song’s lyrical inspiration took a little longer to ferment:“I was totally stumped on what to say for ages… just stressing out over the simplest of melodies and lines. Then one evening I played the rough demo to my fiancée and she just goes, ‘Wine… the riff sounds like wine. Do that.’ Two hours later the lyrics were done! So yeah, the song’s about wine… and nothing more… I swear.”
With lyrics by Mullen and music written collaboratively by McEvoy, Mullen, guitarist Chris Craig, and drummer Darren Flynn, “Wine” is a potent reminder of Vendetta Love’s knack for writing raw, honest, and addictively gritty rock songs.
To celebrate the single’s release, the band will be performing a headline show at Dublin’s legendary Whelan’s on Friday, July 5th.
Earlier that day, Vendetta Love will also be playing a special in-store set at HMV on Henry Street, Dublin, giving fans an up-close taste of “Wine” and more.
With previous singles clocking up praise from the likes of Hot Press, Total Rock and Kerrang! Radio, Vendetta Love are fast becoming one of Ireland’s most exciting new rock exports.
Stream WINE via this link. Pick up tickets for their Whelans show on July 5th via this link.
Oran O’Beirne
www.overdrive.ie