This weekend, it will not be possible to march through crowded Dublin streets in support of LGBTQ+ rights as we have done every year since 1994. Instead, Pride celebrations have been moved to a virtual space as have many events. Dublin native and well-established songwriter, D. Cullen, is closing out Pride month by releasing his new, summery track ‘Rainbow Weather.’
The song is strikingly reminiscent of classic Beatles tunes. A tapestry of densely woven harmonies blankets the arrangement, a steady, persistent drumbeat pulses, and guitar stabs underline the track. As the arrangement builds, smooth string pads provide contrast. The song is simple and light-hearted, offering a welcome moment of respite from the darkness the world has been enduring for the past few months. ‘Rainbow Weather’ was co-written by Cullen and Boo Hewerdine (The Bible); the two are recurrent writing partners, having met when Cullen attended a songwriting camp which Hewerdine organised.
Alike the Beatles in more ways than one, D. Cullen is also a master of songwriting as an art. A musical chameleon, he writes effortlessly in a multitude of genres. His last major single, ‘Alright,’ is a gospel anthem and, contrastingly, ‘The Rising Tide’ is a moody, symphonic song with whispers of post-punk or alternative rock. Fortunately, D’s voice is clear and even, and fits comfortably over the medley of genres he dips in and out of.
D. Cullen will be performing a live show on his Instagram on Tuesday 30th June at 8pm. ‘Rainbow Weather’ has been released today and you can check out the charming video, drawn by D. Cullen and Sinead McConville, below.
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