The Loser is Aonair’s most ambitious work to date—a song that weaves the raw soul of Bruce Springsteen and the anthemic power of Arcade Fire with the modern edge of The 1975 and Sam Fender, all tied together by a wink of theatricality in the vein of Meat Loaf. The result is a dramatic, emotionally charged track that pulses with life, blending Aonair’s trademark 80s synth nostalgia with organic layers—pianos, acoustic guitars, gang vocals, and glockenspiel—that bring a warm, human touch to the sonic landscape.

At its core, “The Loser” is a confessional reflection on loss and the impermanence of life, recognizing the fleeting nature of everything we hold dear. Aonair turns the bittersweet reality of change into an empowering moment, showing that being a “loser”—one who experiences love, loss, and transformation—is a universal, human experience. This theme, captured in waves of sound, invites listeners to embrace vulnerability and find gratitude in the beauty of what comes and goes

The Loser

Out 30th August 2024 - With harmonic depth, melancholic undertones, and a flair for the theatrical, Love/Fiction channels the spirit of 1980s David Bowie fused with the modern energy of The 1975 and Sam Fender. The result is a synth-pop sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh, delivering timeless melodies with a contemporary twist.

Love/Fiction

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'Your Man' due for release Tuesday 1st July is the lead single off of Aonair's eagerly awaited 3rd EP - due for release October 2021.
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SONG BIO
This song is about possession and control within relationships. It focuses on the ownership people can feel over one another. So many pop songs have a strange possessive undertone, I wanted to write a song about loving or desiring someone but not in a possessive way. I felt a more healthy approach to desire is wanting to be a part of someone's life, rather than wanting to become their life. Understanding independence 
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ARTISTS BIO
Aonair is the solo project of songwriter/producer Brendan McGlynn. After writing and touring with bands such as Raglans, THUMPER and Colour//sound he began this solo venture. Aonair’s sound combines lush electronic production with dreamy reverbs, huge drum sounds and soaring vocal melodies to create a dreamy but powerful sound. Influences include The War On Drugs, Conan Mockasin, Julie Cruise and Sam Evian.

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