26-year-old Dublin based Orla Gartland is a homegrown talent. She first gained popularity posting covers online, but those days are behind her. After three EP’s full of her own songs, she created a sound (and a loyal fanbase) of her own. Next up is her debut album Woman On The Internet, out on 20 August.

So far, four singles were released ahead of the long-player. A fifth has just been added to the lot: You’re Not Special, Babe, the opening of which brings back memories to Laurie Anderson’s novelty hit O Superman. What follows are ethereal synths, shimmery guitars, harmonies, tiny drums, and big drums.

“Growing up is weird and my twenties feel like chaos”, says Gartland. “You’re Not Special, Babe is a coming-of-age song written to remind myself that everyone goes through all of it; good times, bad times, strange times, dizzying highs and extreme lows. The title sounds mean but it’s really meant to be a comforting message.”

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.