Podge Lane has a unique voice both in words and actual vocals. He is a singer songwriter from Cork, Ireland. In the year 2021 he was busy producing his album while on tour. During this time he also opened for other artists such as Rozi Plain and Kiran Leonard. Are we surprised that he got nominated for the Irish Indie artist of the Year Award? The young singer songwriter has genre defying features within his songs. It could be the raw effervescent lyrics, his alt folk quality, his voice or his hustle that sets him apart. Battle wounds  happens to be his most played song which has a pop folk nature with a distinctive band of instruments. 

Change in the weather is a heartwarming single that draws you in the moment you hear Podge Lane’s sigh. We hear such a rich tapestry of instruments that sets the scene for Podge’s voice to shine. These instruments are the guitar, piano and banjo. You can hear his exasperation with the generation and our tendencies to self destruct. “You’re doing your best so stop thinking about the weather.” is a nice way of saying seize the day before it seizes you. The song is the bittersweet medicine we need to reassure our ever so yearning and overthinking souls. We are a generation that treats ourselves like pinatas while hoping that life rewards us everytime we beat ourselves up. 

“Sex Education” is a series that pops into one’s head when we hear “Change in the weather”. It makes room for every part of a person to exist unabashedly. Podge’s songwriting and voice is very similar to Ezra Furman who’s songs make an appearance now and then within the same series. Both have the capacity to catch the looming mountains of emotions felt by horny teenagers who are trying to figure themselves out. 

Podge Lane’s raw earthy songs have reached across the UK and beyond. Podge’s songs feel like a burbling river that tempts you to sink your feet in and listen with your body. Don’t forget to follow him on all his social media platforms and support this new age Bard.