The Neon Sea Shares New Single 'Burning (Troubadour Version)'
- Curious For Music Team
- Aug 11
- 1 min read
There’s something captivating happening in Dublin, and it sounds like Tom Doyle’s voice echoing through a reverberated dreamscape.
The Neon Sea’s new release, “Burning (Troubadour Version),” might be their most complete statement yet. At once intimate and expansive, the track captures a rare emotional alchemy: vulnerability without despair, and nostalgia without kitsch.
Built around themes of loss and longing, the track manages to sidestep cliché entirely. Instead, it feels lived-in and honest, the kind of song that doesn’t try too hard to impress—but leaves a lasting impression anyway. Doyle’s lyrics are poetic but accessible, and paired with Dave Flood’s rich instrumentation, the track swells into something far more than the sum of its parts.
The production leans into a stripped-back aesthetic without ever sounding thin. This is thanks to Stefano Vita’s studio work and Abbey Road’s Christian Wright mastering the final mix to glowing effect. Every detail is intentional, from the percussive restraint to the glimmering guitar lines that thread the song together like memory itself.
The Neon Sea have always worn their influences proudly—shades of The Cure, MBV, and Whipping Boy are still present—but what’s clear now is that they’ve crystallized their own voice. “Burning (Troubadour Version)” doesn’t just sound good. It feels important. Like a message left under your pillow when you needed it most.
In a crowded alt-rock scene, The Neon Sea stand out by doing what many bands fear: they lead with heart. And on this track, that heart beats loud and clear.
