The powerful and poetic new single ‘Scuba Dive’ from Manchester-based singer-songwriter Dane Kelly, released today on 29th August via Magic Garden Recordings, produced by Gavin Monaghan and Liam Radburn. 

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Told through the eyes of a teenage girl breaking free from her parents’ tight grip, ‘Scuba Dive’ is a brooding and bold coming-of-age anthem that explores the messy thrill of rebellion. Inspired by Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’, Kelly dives deeper — exposing the emotional undertow of growing up and stepping outside the lines. From sneaking out to late-night gigs to discovering love, lust, and independence, the protagonist isn’t spiraling — she’s evolving. “She’s not unraveling,” Kelly says. “She’s just finally living — and that scares her parents more than anything.” 

With vivid, emotionally rich lyrics — “Thunder, alone she cried / Crawl under, a scuba dive” — and a soaring chorus, ‘Scuba Dive’ pairs gritty storytelling with glistening guitar lines, atmospheric production, and Kelly’s unmistakably soulful vocal delivery. The track will resonate with fans of Sam Fender, Phoebe Bridgers, and Kings of Leon alike. Backed by band mates Jack Batchelor, Matthew Fisher, and Elliot Taylor, Dane Kelly has already made a name for himself across Manchester and London, earning a reputation for emotionally charged performances that balance raw power with delicate nuance. ‘Scuba Dive’ is out 29th August via Magic Garden Recordings.

Dane Kelly is a Manchester-based singer-songwriter blending gritty alternative rock with vivid storytelling. Raised in a musical family, he first picked up guitar at 16 — an abandoned GCSE school project from his brother — and never looked back. Inspired by the likes of Kings of Leon, Queens of the Stone Age, and Paolo Nutini, Dane honed his sound through early gigs in Bedfordshire, including a sold-out hometown show at Bedford Esquires. 

Rooted in narrative and observation, his songs explore life’s emotional undercurrents with empathy and edge. Whether writing from personal experience or channeling the lives of others, Dane’s music invites listeners to connect with the story behind the sound. Dane is currently working on new material at Magic Garden Studios with multi-platinum, Recording Academy  producer Gavin Monaghan (Nizlopi, Editors, The Twang) and Liam Radburn. 

‘Scuba Dive‘ is being released on 29th August via Magic Garden Recordings, in collaboration with Warner Music Group and Revolver Records.

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