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Lesser Known Irish Bands...

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  • #52
    heeereees-jonny
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭heeereees-jonny


    Check out the Candides
    www.myspace.com/thecandides

    oh, and Floyd Soul and the Wolf
    www.myspace.com/floydsoul


  • #53
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    Floyd Soul and the Wolf are excellent!

    I must recommend
    http://www.myspace.com/theambienceaffair


  • #54
    homerun_homer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,026 ✭✭✭homerun_homer


    Twee. wrote: »
    Floyd Soul and the Wolf are excellent!

    Are they the guys who won a JD set recently? If so I think I saw them a few weeks ago.


  • #55
    HouseHippo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    homerun_homer wrote: »
    I've got to reccommend The Hot Sprockets. If you like early Kings of Leon then you'll love these guys, great live too.
    Yeah these guys are great


  • #56
    HouseHippo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    Dirty 9's anyone....l


  • #57
    smackbunnybaby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,335 ✭✭✭smackbunnybaby


    HouseHippo wrote: »
    Dirty 9's anyone....l

    saw them at the IMRO Showcase in Andrew's Lane Theater the start of April.

    Thought the first band Land Lovers were the best band that night.

    Pretty cool myspace art as well!

    http://www.myspace.com/landlovers


  • #58
    Undead
    Registered Users Posts: 297 ✭✭Undead


    stateofflux wrote: »
    my fav dublin bands at the mo are...

    Aortal (myspace.com/aortal) cool early bowie, muse, pumpkins vibe....great singer

    The Night (Myspace.com/lovethenight) kinda dark indie ...like cocteau twins mixed with echo and the bunnymen....

    ....i really like super extra bonus party, The Rags, Conor Furlong and i liked house of dolls when they supported 80's matchbox b-line disaster last week....

    not much else really does anything for me locally (that ive heard)....maybe the sound was bad but i saw ham sandwhich on rte doing their new single and they were atrocious and very annoying.....don't get me started on how overrated republic of loose are.....

    considering The Loose are amazing, ill start you:)


  • #59
    doonothing
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,745 ✭✭✭doonothing


    Hafta say, the Jimmy Cake are a cracking band...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wartquXd_Q0
    Great song


  • #60
    Redzer7
    Registered Users Posts: 5,209 ✭✭✭Redzer7


    The Beermats Great Irish Ballad Group Travel All Over The World, Not Many Know Of Them http://www.thebeermats.com/


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  • #61
    HouseHippo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    smackbunnybaby wrote: »
    saw them at the IMRO Showcase in Andrew's Lane Theater the start of April.

    Thought the first band Land Lovers were the best band that night.

    Pretty cool myspace art as well!

    http://www.myspace.com/landlovers
    lol I was there too,Na I didn't like them sorry


  • #62
    RebelRockChick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭RebelRockChick


    Mako are definitely worth a listen. The band is made up of Declan O' Shea and Christian Montagne of Cyclefly.

    Debut song Grace on youtube here and Unstoppable here


  • #63
    pol o gallachoi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭pol o gallachoi


    Rarely seen above Ground is my fav at the moment-funky, edgy Joy Division sound going on. I think Irish music has really come of age recently..just wish the industry was more supportive. Autumn Owls from what I've heard also sound interesting.


  • #64
    Silent Partner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 148 ✭✭Silent Partner


    I'm a huge fan of Heritage Centre:

    www.myspace.com/heritagecentre

    They've a new single coming out on 8th May, launching in Whelans and they've an EP and single out already.

    Sweet, melodic indie rock.


  • #65
    phatkev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭phatkev


    I caught fire are pretty good.


  • #66
    discobeaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭discobeaker


    seen these guys in musicmaker the other day and they were fecking great.
    Seem like a nice bunch of guys too.

    http://www.myspace.com/saccade


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  • #67
    Frankiestylee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭Frankiestylee


    discobeaker wrote: »
    seen these guys in musicmaker the other day and they were fecking great.
    Seem like a nice bunch of guys too.

    http://www.myspace.com/saccade

    Um... the URL also seems to be in your sig.... huge fan I take it?


  • #68
    shrapnel222
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,120 ✭✭✭shrapnel222


    just discovered "the bastard rain". i've only heard a couple of their tracks but i like it so far.


  • #69
    discobeaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭discobeaker


    Frankiestylee wrote: »
    Um... the URL also seems to be in your sig.... huge fan I take it?

    Yeah man,they ar eabout the only band that i have seen lately that deserve all the exposure. Having worked as a booker and promoter for 5 years i actually think these guys will get somewhere... but thats just my opinion anyway


  • #70
    dlr records
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭dlr records


    shrapnel222 wrote: »
    just discovered "the bastard rain". i've only heard a couple of their tracks but i like it so far.


    other good lesser known imho acts are;

    rock/pop
    stoat
    hoovers and sledgehammers
    spook of the thirtheenth lock
    brian cullens love bullets

    folkier/odder stuff
    united bible studies (the best live act ive ever seen in dublin)
    agitated radio pilot
    george worrall

    bastard rain are playing next friday btw:)
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=60063865#post60063865


  • #71
    shrapnel222
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,120 ✭✭✭shrapnel222


    dlr records wrote: »
    other good lesser known imho acts are;

    rock/pop
    stoat
    hoovers and sledgehammers
    spook of the thirtheenth lock
    brian cullens love bullets

    folkier/odder stuff
    united bible studies (the best live act ive ever seen in dublin)
    agitated radio pilot
    george worrall

    bastard rain are playing next friday btw:)
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=60063865#post60063865

    haha, i know and i'll be there!!! that's how i found out about them to be honest. i was looking at when and where spook of the 13th lock were going to be playing next as i really like their first album (not perfect but definitely on the right track).
    anyway, what's in the lucky bag, what kind of numbers are you expecting as it's pretty small in there (so i know how early i need to get there) and can i bring my camera?:pac:


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  • #72
    dlr records
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭dlr records


    shrapnel222 wrote: »
    haha, i know and i'll be there!!! that's how i found out about them to be honest. i was looking at when and where spook of the 13th lock were going to be playing next as i really like their first album (not perfect but definitely on the right track).
    anyway, what's in the lucky bag, what kind of numbers are you expecting as it's pretty small in there (so i know how early i need to get there) and can i bring my camera?:pac:

    were hoping to have in and arround 50 (fingers crossed)
    the lucky bag will contain a promo copy of the single, some ltd edition artwork, and a badge.
    we might throw in a copy of our first ep as well!
    feel free to bring the camera!


  • #73
    shrapnel222
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,120 ✭✭✭shrapnel222


    dlr records wrote: »
    were hoping to have in and arround 50 (fingers crossed)
    the lucky bag will contain a promo copy of the single, some ltd edition artwork, and a badge.
    we might throw in a copy of our first ep as well!
    feel free to bring the camera!


    good stuff. looking forward to it.


  • #74
    Music-and-booze
    Closed Accounts Posts: 152 ✭✭Music-and-booze


    Shameless, oh the shamelessness(?).:D Please don't judge me....

    www.myspace.com/usyoungliars


  • #75
    ElaElaElano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭ElaElaElano


    Are the redneck manifesto big in Ireland? All I know is nobody's heard of them in England really. Fantastic band.

    Estel (are they still in existence?), the Coldspoon Conspiracy were good too.


  • #76
    pol o gallachoi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭pol o gallachoi


    They would have a big following but not in a commercial sense, regulars at festivals etc. Their bassist has a seperate project called 'Jape'-melodic dance/rock. Recently won the Choice Music award for the excellent 'Ritual' album. Check it out I'd say you'll enjoy it.


  • #77
    bubonicus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 715 ✭✭✭bubonicus


    Check out some of Dave Lee's stuff :-

    http://www.myspace.com/tensionhedmusic

    also check out this song he did with JOBOT

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN0w_Kw0r44


    He is also invloved with Elephantmen, a Daxx riggs cover band.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_fw7ebl2lY


    and finally Dave and my brothers band Killing Lazarus

    http://www.myspace.com/killinglazarus

    hope you like the variety of stuff.


  • #78
    HouseHippo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    Angel Pier(new songs)

    Check em out here

    http://www.myspace.com/angelpier


  • #79
    ElaElaElano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭ElaElaElano


    pol o gallachoi wrote: »
    They would have a big following but not in a commercial sense, regulars at festivals etc. Their bassist has a seperate project called 'Jape'-melodic dance/rock. Recently won the Choice Music award for the excellent 'Ritual' album. Check it out I'd say you'll enjoy it.

    Nice one mate, will do.

    Another one I neglected to mention- ten past seven, from Kerry or Cork I think? Saw them once and was blown away.


  • #80
    Frankiestylee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭Frankiestylee


    Anyone remember "Dwight" ? Also from Kerry/Cork, I think they're on hiatus at the mo, but, they had some crackin' tunes!


  • #81
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    The Misty Way are/were? a band from Cork whom I heard a few times in 2007 - thought they were fantastic. Their myspace page is pretty deserted now though.

    Very much a band for those who like 80s British indie.

    Another great ensemble - Queen Kong.


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  • #82
    HouseHippo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    R.S.A.G Anyone?


  • #83
    HouseHippo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    pol o gallachoi wrote: »
    They would have a big following but not in a commercial sense, regulars at festivals etc. Their bassist has a seperate project called 'Jape'-melodic dance/rock. Recently won the Choice Music award for the excellent 'Ritual' album. Check it out I'd say you'll enjoy it.
    Yeah,I'd defo reccomend Jape.....I got guitar lessons off Ritchie Egan *smug*


  • #84
    Miguel_Sanchez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,417 ✭✭✭Miguel_Sanchez


    HouseHippo wrote: »
    R.S.A.G Anyone?

    Second that recommendation. He's the best thing to come out of Kilkenny since Engine Alley (remember them?).

    RSAG is great live too.


  • #85
    HouseHippo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    Jeff_Lebowski wrote: »
    Second that recommendation. He's the best thing to come out of Kilkenny since Engine Alley (remember them?).

    RSAG is great live too.
    Remind me?

    Did you see him on Raw sessions last week


  • #86
    silverwater
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭silverwater


    Evil Harissons have two amazing songs on their EP, the first two on their Myspace.
    Us Young Liars are smaller, but showing potential...

    www.myspace.com/evilharissons
    www.myspace.com/usyoungliars


  • #87
    cinnamon girl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 97 ✭✭cinnamon girl


    New Amusement

    Funeral Suits

    Seeping into Cinemas


  • #88
    Miguel_Sanchez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,417 ✭✭✭Miguel_Sanchez


    HouseHippo wrote: »
    Remind me?

    Did you see him on Raw sessions last week

    Engine Alley - Mrs Winder




    Haven't watched the Raw Sessions yet. Going to check it out on the RTE Player when I get a chance.


  • #89
    Crazy Diamond
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭Crazy Diamond


    Retrospree , great Dublin band!

    www.myspace.com/retrospree


  • #90
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    +1 for Funeral Suits. Great band, saw them support Franz Ferdinand.


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  • #91
    HouseHippo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    Someone here might know...
    where I can get an EP from a Band called RANDOM.Its called Falling through the clouds


  • #92
    discobeaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭discobeaker


    You could try Road Records http://www.roadrecs.com/
    or Tower on Wicklow st have an Irish independent section. If not then i guess you could contact the band and see if they will send you one.


  • #93
    HouseHippo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    Checked already but thanks...I know the singer I'm just too shy to ask lol


  • #94
    bookerboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 428 ✭✭bookerboy


    "The looks" best iv'e seen in a while


  • #95
    Anto123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47 ✭Anto123


    I quite like Large Mound - http://www.myspace.com/largemound - though they don't seem to gig anymore...
    You're Only Massive are alot of fun - http://www.myspace.com/youreonlymassive .
    Heathers - http://www.myspace.com/heatherswhatsyourdamage
    +1 for Super Extra Bonus Party - fantastic live.

    Of course, all these bands are better live than out of crappy speakers via Myspace, but what can you do?!


  • #96
    xOxSinéadxOx
    Registered Users Posts: 2,604 ✭✭✭xOxSinéadxOx


    what's with all the heathers hype. I think they're crap


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  • #97
    Anto123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47 ✭Anto123


    what's with all the heathers hype. I think they're crap

    Horses for courses I guess. I like them.

    They remind me a bit of earlier Tegan and Sara (again not everyone's cup of tea i suppose), and they make a nice change from the lads with guitar, bass and drums / solo singer songwriter dynamic that you see so often.


  • #98
    Ian C
    Closed Accounts Posts: 70 ✭✭Ian C


    Quite fond of Heathers myself, but I guess I can see why they mightn't be everyone's cup. Not familiar with Tegan And Sara though!


  • #99
    Frankiestylee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭Frankiestylee


    I quite like Heathers. I can't really explain their success at the moment, but I do quite like some of their songs. I've yet to see them live though.


  • #100
    red_ice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭red_ice


    Anto123 wrote: »
    They remind me a bit of earlier Tegan and Sara

    the sound exactly like a wanna-be tegan and sara.


  • #101
    Burke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭Burke


    bookerboy wrote: »
    "The looks" best iv'e seen in a while

    Agreed!


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