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Influences
The Amps, At The Drive In, Belle and Sebastian, Battles, The Breeders, Biffy Clyro, Bill Hicks, Diane Cluck, David Bowie, Daniel Day Lewis, Bonnie Prince Billy, Nick Cave, Clinic, The Cure, Evan Dando, Deus, Elbow, The Eels, Elastica, The Frames, Flaming Lips, Grandaddy, Helmet, Juliana Hatfield, John Coltrane, Iron & Wine, Low, Lemonheads, Mogwai, Mercury Rev, Stephen Malkmus, Salman Rushdie, The Notwist, Nirvana, Peral Jam, Pixies, Pelvis, Placebo, Radiohead, R.E.M, Smashing Pumpkins, Smog, Whipping Boy, Yo La Tengo.
flinders is the musical brainchild of a Galway native, Philip Flynn.
An avid fan of music from his youth, flinders finds his influence in elements of both grunge and brit-pop, from the sumptuous lyrics and sounds of Elbow to more recent acoustic-guitar based music (with integrity) such as the beautiful songs of the (late) Elliot Smith and Iron and Wine.
Also, more avant-garde records recently released by Germany's The Notwist and the all-conquering Radiohead has helped enormously in the development of flinders attempts to balance the use of technology, distortion and melody.
Flinders blends looped vocals and guitar parts, pulsating rhythms, hypnotic baselines and a soaring lead vocal line to create a unique sound.
He has honed his ability as a live performer with a slew of live performances in Ireland and has now expanded his act to include two fellow musicians to create a fuller live show. He, however, continues to perform solo on occasion.
Performing his work live has proved to be a unique challenge to the musician himself, and requires all of the usual characteristics of a live performance together with pin-point timing and accurate harmonization.
Having conceived the idea of flinders, he teamed up with Les Keye (former member of the Wilde Oscar and a man who has produced and remixed numerous Irish artists in recent years).
Together, in 2007 they recorded "The Ground Floor E.P" over four days, incorporating a mix of rock and electro beats over looped vocals, creating an entirely fresh sounding style of music.
Following the self-release of this E.P, through independent record stores in Ireland and digitally all over the world, flinders and his music received much critical praise in both Ireland and abroad, receiving airplay on both independent and national airwaves, the BBC and American Radio and culminating with a recorded live session for 2FM and a slot supporting The Young Knives in Whelans in 2008.
RCA/Columbia records also showed interest in the E.P, finding time to create a short video to go with the song and which was featured on their website.
Having played extensively in support of the E.P, flinders went to ground in order to finish demos for his debut album and to begin recording, which took place over June and July of 2008 and featuring the wonderful talents of Kim Porcelli ..o.
The album was mastered by Liam Grant and is now set for release in September 2008. Flinders will be playing live dates in Ireland in October and November to support the launch of the album, entitled See Saw Still.
Flinders is also currently available for support bookings throughout Ireland and the U.K by contacting him through this website, his myspace or by emailing flinders@eircom.net
hi im bloomie i play bass for the band, please tell us what you think of the tunes and would you like us to play near you ??? just tell me and ill see what i can do as im booking gigs soon, IF YOU COULD HELP US OUT WITH A FEW GIGS that would be great =] xx bloomie
Hello!!! We are doing the " Bumble Bee Helicopter Show" This Saturday the 13th in The Village..... With Elavator and Romanov's Goodbye. Hope too see ya there dressed like a bumble bee! Thanks for letting us post this. Have a great day!
Plug upcoming shows include: Breakbot (France)/ Phil Hartnoll (Orbital)/ Mr. Oizo (Ed Banger records)/ Bonehead (Ex Oasis) dj set/ Infected Mushroom/ Dirty Pretty Things (Dj set) + More TBA shortly
Hey Man hows things, Hope the music and everything is going very well, You around on friday? We have our EP launch in Whelans this Friday the 20th.. If you could come that would be awesome man!
Hey this Friday the 6th of February at Whelans (main stage) Join us as we celebrate the 3 winners of the KKC from last year as they showcase there amazing and energetic tunes. The Red Labels, Elavator and Romanovs Goodbye. Thank you for letting us spread the word on your page and supporting local music.
Just to let you know if you have a review linked from our site the site url has changed to www.musicreviewunsigned.com if you have any problems please get back to me and i will help. due to the site getting bigger and with the mag out on print we changed the name to Musicreview Unsigned if you would like a banner or link exchange let us know, cheers, Trev.
Hello there Flinders and a happy new year!!, just wanted to let you know that we'll be playing a rootin-tootin session down staairs in Whelans of Wexford street this friday night, doors at 8 and all for a recession busting €10 only (ignore the whelans website) We'd love to see ya'll there
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