Chris Coffey- electronics, production, vocals.
Laura Coffey- vocals, guitar, keys.
Live:
Dennis Cassidy- drums.
Andrew Christofides- trumpet.
George Guilfoyle- electric bass, double bass.
Influences
The Notwist, DJ Shadow, Apparat, Four Tet, Boards of Canada, Mogwai, Aphex Twin, Air, Burial, Steve Reich, Doves, Prefuse 73, RJD2, Caribou, anything on Morr Music/Def Jux/Ninja Tune/Lex/Anticon/Constellation/Hyperdub/Warp/Planet Mu, Cinematic Orchestra, My Bloody Valentine, Do Say Make Think, Subtle, Bjork, Radiohead, David Holmes, Nathan Fake...
The Holy Roman Army is Chris and Laura Coffey, a brother and sister from exotic Co. Carlow. Away from their day jobs as a doctor and psychologist respectively, they blend samples, synths, vocals and guitar to create music that encompasses electronica, hip-hop, dub, post-rock and shoegaze indie.
Their debut album, entitled 'How The Light Gets In', is on release on their own Collapsed Adult label and is available in all good records stores in Ireland and all major online retailers.
EMAIL US AT: theholyromanarmy@yahoo.ie
REVIEWS for 'How The Light Gets In'
5 stars: Totally Dublin Magazine
4 stars (Album Of The Week): Metro
4 stars: News Of The World
4 stars: RTE Guide
8/10: state.ie
7/10: Hot Press
7/10: entertainment.ie
7/10: Limerick Event Guide
Album Of The Month: Icon, Phantom 105.2FM
One of the Top 5 Irish Albums Of The Year So Far: nialler9.com
'[a] remarkably accomplished debut' Sunday Business Post
'an intriguing snapshot of their progress to date' Irish Independent
'the thrills are in the textures...elegant, neatly arranged tunes...the next appointment cannot come soon enough' The Ticket, Irish Times
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Hey, We're having a launch party upstairs in whelans for our debut EP "Dead Man's Dream" on friday night!! please join us! Best wishes The Whiskey Limbs:>
Our EP Fundraiser thurs 9th July only €5 entry. doors at 8pm. Support from BIPOLAR EMPIRE and ZEALOTS. Need all the help we can get so would be great to see you's there.
Hi guys! Hope ye're enjoying the superstardom! I seem to be reading about ye and hearing the songs everywhere. Well deserved! We've got some new tracks up on our page. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Regards, John
Awh no! I'd love to go but I'm moving to Berlin tomorrow so I wont be around unfortunately :( I'll be sure to buy a copy of the album when it comes out though! best of luck with it all! :)
Hey! awh thank you so much :) that means a lot! and yes it is quiet sad about my computer, he's having no luck on the girlfriend front at the moment .. but im sure things will pick up soon ;) haha also is your album on sale yet?
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