Emerging from Cavan, Ireland, The Savage Hearts arrive with a sense of urgency and purpose that feels earned rather than manufactured. Their debut EP, Radio Silence, is not just a four-song introduction; it is a statement of intent from a band formed in the aftermath of upheaval, reflection, and creative rebirth. Led by Evan Walsh, formerly of The Strypes, The Savage Hearts step confidently into their own lane, drawing from garage rock, psychedelia, and raw rock n roll spirit while speaking directly to a modern state of mental overload and emotional compression.
Radio Silence was born during the uneasy transition between lockdown life and the return to normality. For Walsh, this period followed the sudden end of The Strypes after years of relentless touring, global success, and high-profile stages. What followed was a strange pause, one filled with writing, demoing, and deep introspection. That sense of being suspended between identities slowly evolved into the central concept of the EP. Radio Silence captures the feeling of mental noise becoming so loud that expression shuts down entirely, where thoughts blur into static and clarity feels just out of reach.
The EP leans into grit and instinct. There is a restless energy running through all four tracks, rooted in underground 60s garage and psych influences like The Sonics and The Deviants, while also nodding to the swagger of cow punk and roots-driven rock from the 80s and 90s. The sound never feels retro for nostalgia’s sake. Instead, it feels lived in, visceral, and immediate, as if each track is pushing forward rather than looking back.
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Radio Silence avoids literal storytelling. Walsh intentionally leaves space for interpretation, allowing lines and phrases to resonate differently with each listener. This approach gives the EP longevity, encouraging repeated listens where new meanings surface over time. It mirrors the project’s core philosophy, music as a shared but deeply personal experience, shaped as much by the listener as the writer.
The Savage Hearts are not a studio-only vision. Since forming, the band has built momentum through relentless gigging across Ireland and the UK, earning multiple number one singles on the Irish Download Charts and sharing stages with legendary acts. Their live reputation feeds directly into the EP’s sound, unpolished, high voltage, and unapologetically loud.
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Radio Silence stands as a powerful opening chapter. It reflects a band reclaiming freedom after constraint, channeling uncertainty into clarity through noise, rhythm, and attitude. For The Savage Hearts, this EP is not an endpoint; it is the ignition point of a project driven by instinct, individuality, and the refusal to stay quiet.
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