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best unsigned/newly signed irish bands?

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  • #62
    fakearms123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,381 ✭✭✭fakearms123


    MilanPan!c wrote: »
    I would say if they had some better recordings and did more work on the vocals they could be pretty good. They should prolly get a producer to help them build a bigger sound.
    http://www.myspace.com/thehottramp
    AdMMM wrote: »
    Her voice in "Fire" reminds me of Beth Ditto from The Gossip at points. Completely different on "The City" though which is the weaker of the two songs.

    yeah they remind me a lot of Marina & The Diamonds, they're good live, probably need more work in more areas than just vocals but they're relatively new


  • #63
    PoppyRowe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭PoppyRowe


    Hi, was wondering if people could post new irish bands, very unknown or known and possibly a myspace or other link with the name. Feel free to self promote!

    Thanks


  • #64
    K.Flyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,560 ✭✭✭K.Flyer


    Dublin based band called The Shower Scene, good bunch of hardworking lads who deserve more exposure and success.

    www.myspace.com/TheShowerScene


  • #65
    ElaElaElano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭ElaElaElano


    There's already a huge thread going on for unsigned/new bands here, OP, but sure while this is open here's a few suggestions.

    Estel are one of my favourite Irish bands, they've been around for over 10 years now and have 3 great albums but somehow don't have a label at the moment and just aren't doing as well as they should be.

    The Pulpit are great fun too, and something a bit different in the indie scene. Was good mates with the singer in the school days and she was one of the shiest, most self conscious people I knew. Absurd to see her onstage now and so confident.

    Would Cast of Cheers be too big now to be 'up and coming'? Maybe so, but check 'em out anyway. Top stuff, and they're playing Whelan's next Friday with another brilliant band, Enemies.

    Letter from Belgium needs more listeners, it's a side project of one of the members of Hooray for Humans. Really interesting, and it's all free to download too.

    And here's a tiny bit of shameless self-promotion, since you asked for it! My mediocre attempt at being a reflective, witty artíste..


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


    Ok

    Gonna self promote the guys i work with

    www.myspace.com/saccade

    Would love to hear what ya all think


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  • #67
    MilanPan!c
    Site Banned Posts: 4,415 ✭✭✭MilanPan!c


    Note:

    The following comment was posted in a different (now merged thread) asking bands to post links to their stuff. I am NOT saying that we're one of the best bands Irish bands... Though if you want to say it... ;)

    My band, The Riot Tapes was called "one to watch in 2010," by James Carroll at the Irish Times.

    We're almost finished recording our debut in various places in Ireland, over the last six month.

    Here's some links.

    MySpace
    http://www.MySpace.com/theriottapes

    Facebook
    http://listn.to/TheRiotTapes

    Hope you like the stuff!


  • #68
    Miguel_Sanchez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,417 ✭✭✭Miguel_Sanchez


    Threads merged.


  • #69
    xdeletiax
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 332 ✭✭xdeletiax


    solar bears- just released an ep on planet mu. elements of boards of canada and mount kimbie

    http://www.myspace.com/solarbears


  • #70
    Orando Broom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,351 ✭✭✭Orando Broom


    Land Lovers.

    http://www.myspace.com/landlovers


  • #71
    billybenner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 163 ✭✭billybenner


    stop pimping your lil band


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  • #72
    Miguel_Sanchez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,417 ✭✭✭Miguel_Sanchez


    This thread is for recommending unsigned/newly signed Irish bands that you like.

    We'd prefer if people didn't use it to promote their own band.


  • #73
    siltirocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,847 ✭✭✭siltirocker


    Some great music floating around at the moment. But in the west Irish roots/folk/trad/blues still remains supreme by far the most popular type of live music going. For me personally i like a good live band and when im around Galway these 3 bands i go out of my way to see numerous times.

    The Rye

    On 'Bandwagon TV' doing 'Sticky Mickey':

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZCje4tiG0Q


    Music Video for them doing Nine Inch Nail's 'Hurt':

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMWJM6gRjkc


    Were the house band in The Cellar (which gained them legendary status around Galway city) and Aras naGael for a bit and are now based in O'Connell's, Eyre Square, Galway (i think). 'Ceol agus craic? More like ceol on crack!!!' a review for them once read.


    Emmet Scanlan & What The Good Thought

    Music Video for 'Under The Weather':

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwAGxPuqz2A


    'Without Words' - a double video for their songs 'On The Tracks' & 'Sweet Lady Life':

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2Sk28NqLrc


    Multinational band putting great vibes on this singer song-writter's words. They play Neachtain's and The Crane a fair bit.


    The Cartoon Thieves / No Banjo

    On BBC's 'Imeall Gael' playing 'Rosie':

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCHyE1ujg1E


    Playing a Shane McGowan tune called 'Mama Lou' with Sharon Shannon on 'The Late Late Show':

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVt-XVeSMXY


    Were an original bands called The Cartoon Thieves, then called No Banjo as a cover band and house band in The King's Head. They then reverted back to The Cartoon Thieves for about 2/3 years and became the Roisin Dubh's most in-demand-band. They're No Banjo again and do 4 hour sets based around free BBQ's in The Roisin Dubh every Sunday evening.

    God im bored this evening. lol. Not much on tape by these lots but any one of the three do awesome live gigs. Honourable mentions to The Sumbrellas, A Band Called Wanda, Blasterbra (punk) and The Kanyu Tree


  • #74
    Fidelis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,425 ✭✭✭Fidelis


    +1 for Planet Parade. I saw them open for Hockey and Delorentos, and they were excellent both times.

    Anyone heard of The Looks? Just found their MySpace page the other day.


  • #75
    Penfailed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,990 ✭✭✭Penfailed


    And So I Watch You From Afar, LaFaro and Cashier No.9 are all excellent bands :)

    Gigs '24 - Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball (Gomez), The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Smashing Pumpkins/Weezer, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, Electric Picnic, Pixies, Ride, Therapy?, Public Service Broadcasting, IDLES, And So I Watch You From Afar

    Gigs '25 - Spiritualized, Supergrass, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, Queens of the Stone Age, Electric Picnic, Vantastival, Sprints, Getdown Services, And So I Watch You From Afar, The Scratch

    Gigs '26 - Deftones, Sleaford Mods, Stereolab, Sugar, Clutch, Big Thief, The Cure, Stendhal Festival, Forest Fest, IDLES, Electric Picnic, Public Service Broadcasting, Korn



  • #76
    JustAddWater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,990 ✭✭✭JustAddWater


    +1!

    Exception is a f***ing quality song! Love it!

    Met bert a few years back, sounds lads! :)
    Limerick_Lass wrote: »
    Super Model Twins


  • #77
    thesizzler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭thesizzler


    Madisun are a great up and coming band. Formed in late October 2010 and based in Dublin, these lads are definitely one to watch for 2011. Soundcloud and facebook profile links here. Have a listen to Marijuana Minute and Crazytown, their two most popular songs. Feedback appreciated.

    http://soundcloud.com/madisun

    http://www.facebook.com/MadisunMusic


  • #78
    pistonsvox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 503 ✭✭✭pistonsvox


    The Minutes. Best live band

    www.facebook.com/theminutes
    www.myspace.com/theminutesireland


  • #79
    billybenner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 163 ✭✭billybenner


    ''24 BROKEN AMPS'' an amazing Dublin band are now back together with a new drummer, there going to be gigging soon again, CHECK THEM ROCKING STUFF!!

    www.facebook.com/24brokenamps


  • #80
    lordgoat
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 11,433 Mod ✭✭✭✭lordgoat


    Former Soviet Republic

    http://theformersovietrepublic.bandcamp.com/album/the-former-soviet-republic-is-made-of-this


  • #81
    KeanSeenan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 460 ✭✭KeanSeenan


    Yes on Former Soviet Republic. His album is cool.
    This guy's album just went up for stream today, it's pretty good so far.
    http://bigmonsterlove.bandcamp.com/album/game-over


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  • #82
    electrictrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 367 ✭✭electrictrad


    Hey, a shout for a few bands around the Carrigaline area. . .

    The Shank Jesters

    A couple of seriously talented kids here. . .one or two will go far with or without the band

    http://www.myspace.com/shankjesters

    Pink Eye

    Newly formed, watch this space. . .

    The Chancers

    Formed from the remnants of "The Electric Sheep", this BallyG outfit are alternative and entertaining. . .watch out for gigs. . .


  • #83
    IM2010
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭IM2010


    Third Smoke
    The most original Irish band I've heard in a long time. Real alternative/underground sound to them. Launch their E.P in Dundalk's Spirit Store in one week, Can't wait.

    http://www.myspace.com/thirdsmoke

    Also honourable mentions to The Curtain Thieves (http://www.myspace.com/thecurtainthieves) and Fourkicks (http://www.facebook.com/fourkicksonline) both great live bands.


  • #84
    DarkBlue_18
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭DarkBlue_18


    Anybody hear of Royseven? I stumbled upon them when their video for 'Killer' was put on the Roadrunner records youtube page in december. Been keeping tabs on them since. They have that deadly song 'We should be lovers' all over the radio now at the moment and have sold out an Academy gig the day before paddys day. If anybody is interested in them their album is only out this week and on a special for 5 euro on 7digital.ie and just under 8 euro on itunes. I'm really impressed with them so far and the album is a cracker. Irish music has been deadly the past few years. Really glad it's getting noticed.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/RoysevenTV


  • #85
    rosscullen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭rosscullen


    Came across this forum while searching for new Irish bands in 2011 who could have a chance Internationally. Heres what I think:
    • Bipolar Empire
    • The Kanyu Tree
    • Royseven
    • Bressie
    • Key West (Maybe)

    What you think gang?
    :D


  • #86
    siltirocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,847 ✭✭✭siltirocker


    rosscullen wrote: »
    Came across this forum while searching for new Irish bands in 2011 who could have a chance Internationally. Heres what I think:
    • Bipolar Empire
    • The Kanyu Tree
    • Royseven
    • Bressie
    • Key West (Maybe)

    What you think gang?
    :D

    Ya defo. I agree, (except for Key West) that's just good promo if you ask me. Not a fan at all.


  • #87
    deisedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,172 ✭✭✭deisedude


    rosscullen wrote: »
    Came across this forum while searching for new Irish bands in 2011 who could have a chance Internationally. Heres what I think:
    • Bipolar Empire
    • The Kanyu Tree
    • Royseven
    • Bressie
    • Key West (Maybe)
    What you think gang?
    :D

    I saw Bipolar empire live recently and thought they were brilliant. Kanyu Tree and Royseven are poppy enough for mainstream audiences but doubt they will make it big internationally. From a cynical perspective Bressie probably has the best connections to make it big!


  • #88
    mada999
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    deisedude wrote: »
    I saw Bipolar empire live recently and thought they were brilliant. Kanyu Tree and Royseven are poppy enough for mainstream audiences but doubt they will make it big internationally. From a cynical perspective Bressie probably has the best connections to make it big!

    .... tis really sad to see no rock and roll coming from this country.... apart from the Minutes who are excellent.... I do give dues to Bipolar empire, good live band...

    Bressie? Roy Seven??? gimme a break....


  • #89
    hassy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭hassy


    Class of 1984 kinda indie/grungy thing going on,, the album "ramshackle" is streaming and for free download @ www.co84.com


  • #90
    [Deleted User]
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    mada999 wrote: »
    .... tis really sad to see no rock and roll coming from this country.... apart from the Minutes who are excellent.... I do give dues to Bipolar empire, good live band...

    Bressie? Roy Seven??? gimme a break....

    Have you checked out New Secret Weapon yet? They're not poppy, but I think they're on another level to those bands mentioned.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tLoYeRthxA


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


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTgmpk9r_vo


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  • #91
    seachto7
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    lot of good bands mentioned here, but with 99% of them, we have heard it all before, might get an album or two, then everyone will move on. Are there any truly great bands doing the rounds? In my opinion, the only decent band doing the rounds these days from Ireland with potential staying power are the Villagers. Next in line would be And So I Watch You From Afar, (if we're talking about the island of Ireland), though how many more times can they make the same album with the same sound they have could be their undoing, though they are definitely one of the best bands I have seen live for energy.

    dREA is good, though album not out yet...


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