Matthew's Influences: Carlsberg, Guinness, anything Belgian
Martin's Influences: Smithwicks
Stephen's Influences: Guinness, after that, anything he can get his hands on
Conn's Influences: Corona (la dee da)
Pavement, Pixies, Radiohead, Arab Strap / Malcolm Middleton (aka genius), Interpol, Yo La Tengo, The National, Stereolab, Sebadoh, Wilco, The Strokes, Sonic Youth, Arcade Fire, Flaming Lips, dEUS, Bonnie Prince Billy, The Futureheads, Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse, Guided by Voices, Sparklehorse, Joy Division, Grandaddy, The Fall, The Teardrop Explodes, Italo Disco, Echo and The Bunnymen, Depeche Mode, Jesus and the Mary Chain and many many more
'the fact that they dont wear skinny jeans or have poncy fringes shouldnt stop many more people hearing their majestic and enthralling music.' - Hattie N, SoundsXP
'Set Me Free' mingles a contemporary pop sensibility with a snappy synth-era aura that works rather better than you might expect. The raucous 'Never Gonna Give You Up... has a noisy, catchy chorus likely to cause outbursts of the singalong variety. 'Crash' is different again, a bombastic approach to the vocal allied to a snappy pop beat and a great chorus' - Jackie Hayden, Hotpress demo review
The Movement have passed along to me a 3 song demo, which rings of New Order and is pretty exciting listening. - alison curtis, Today Fm
A great wee band - Across The Line, BBC Radio Ulster
The Movement have a knack for producing fast paced alternative pop with an edge all while tipping a respectful nod to the eighties scene. - Eric Campbell, New Music Ireland
The Movement have been gigging around Dublin since the start of 2006. The band are characterised by a strong Monaghan accent, an ear for a catchy melody, and quirky lyrics. The music lies somewhere in the post punk bracket, but we're not sure at which end
They recorded their first demo in 2004 featuring Set Me Free, Never Gonna Give You Up and Crash, before taking a year off to persue other projects. Back fresh in 2006 they spent a year writing, gigging and recording. In 2007 they disappeared into the studio to work on an EP which has turned into an album. Its being recorded in dublin's Apollo/Sun studios and various kitchens, bedrooms and garages by Ian McNulty (The Terribles) and will be finished by the end of the year......we promise.
NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP - single review on Sounds XP
http://www.soundsxp.com/2141.shtml for full review
The Movement also did the soundtrack for the award winning short film 'It's a Casual Life' http://www.itsacasuallife.com/
Human Music wishes to inform you of our up and coming event RockCandy!
The Rock Show that features professional sound & some of the best unsigned Irish artists from the underground.
RockCandy integrates Live Music over different stages with Bands, DJs, Visuals, Decorations, Stalls and brings great like minded people together.
www.HumanMusic.ie presents RockCandy McGruders 18 Thomas Street Dublin 8, Ireland. Phone 01 453 9022
6 Areas with Live Bands, DJs, Visuals & Stalls! Starts 6pm €15. €10 with face paint. Students €8
Mescalito The Gorgeous Colours Simon and the Ghost The Hot sprockets Rocket Surgery The Brothers Movement The Murder of Crows 79 Cortinas Ardiff Break Down Crew Brean Willson Dae Kim DJ Half Dutch Djembe Drums Erick Noon History of Harry Hoovers & Sledge Hammers James Guilmartin Lauren Guillery Liz Seaver MC Juile Dillion Page 27 Peter Space Invasion Sharah Red The Laundry Shop The Looks Wayne Soper
Alrite Lads,Hope you're keepin well! If you're round next Wednesday night we are playing a free gig in PRAVDA. Hope you can make it! We could use the support :) Take Care, Ronan PBN
Happy Halloween!!!! I'm good, I work a lot, and I have a new car ;-) it's a mini cooper so everything goes well, the national comes to Brussels on the 12th November, If I have the time I will see them,what about you? what are you up to?hope you're well too ;-)
Why do all the good ones have to die? :(
Hunter S. Thompson, Now Vonnegut - They can go hang out with Bukowski, & Roald Dahl. Auster may go to hell.. - sorry, the new york trilogy - genius? pure twoddle!
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/geekend/?p=622
(courtesy of my email buddy Niall - we talk books, don't ask... it's nice)
I'm so flattered at all the good comments I've been getting about my song, Cast Adrift.
If you like the track and would like to hear more, it would help if I could afford a couple days recording time - show your support! - the song is <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=217799454&id=217799447&s=143449">available now on iTunes</a>.
Ever seen Harvey? It's the ultimate feel goody movie - Dont wanna sound like one of the girly's always praising Audrey Hepburn and the classics to sound classey, But it is a classic! If you cant think of anything else and wanna watch a movie...
