Collaborators
Pearse McGloughlin (Vocals,Guitars,synth,keys,glock,percussion), Andrew Deacon (Guitar/Noise), James T.Yearn (Drums, percussion), Alex Bajgart (Bass,Vocals), Christophe Capewell (Violin, piano) Aongus Mac Amhlaigh (Cello) Harry Rambles (Dobro) Sean Lynch (Mandolin)
Influences
Here's a few... Grand Salvo, PJ Harvey, Mazzy Star, Handsome Family, Elliot Smith, Ben Christophers, Deus, Mogwai, Nick Drake, Radiohead, Wheat, Sigur Ros, Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, Andrew Bird, Radical face, Beck, Mum, Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, The Pixies, Bellx1, Bob Dylan, The Frames, Adrian Crowley, Thom Yorke, Andrew Bird, Antony, Damien Rice, Fionn Regan, Rufus Wainwright, Ryan Adams, Bon Iver, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Richmond Fontaine,... unacknowledged groups and artists who pursue their craft with commitment, bits of books, films and poems that end up in my songs, writers, Victor Pellevin, Salman Rushdie, among others, friends and surroundings, quiet, cinema, La Nouvelle Vague..what else? It's a tricky question!
Sounds Like
Deus, Elliot Smith, Slowdive, Ryan Adams, Radiohead, The Frames... a whisper in a tower, a letter to a friend, a lonesome yawp, empathy.
The musicians that impress me operate at borders . . . cross them when they need to, stop short of them if they need to. It's sometimes a difficult terrain to navigate.
To date, Walkperson has served as the nom de guerre for my songs and the musicians who have played with me. I first played with a group called 'Socialite' in my hometown of Sligo. That was immense fun and I have very fond memories of it. Subsequently, I spent time in France and Montreal, learned French, got hooked on songwriting and recorded a short EP in cold Québec city. My next group was 'Thy Swan Army' in Galway. I took a lot from this band, recorded songs and played some really good gigs. People liked us. The group splintered eventually and members went to work on separate projects (Ghostwood Project, John Terrors) I next lived in London, played with more musicians and gigged the indie scene as Walkperson. Most of the songs I wrote during this period I've let go but there are several I've held on to, of which I'm still proud. Since coming back to Ireland I've recorded and released 'Desired Effect EP' with Andrew Deacon, Ales Bagart and James Yearn. An album is now being worked on. The songs are somewhere on the indie/folk rock/alternative spectrum but you can decide for yourself. I hope you like them.
Pick of the Fortnight, July 09…………………………….Jackie Hayden, Hotpress
'Long Day' is built around a delicate and beautiful piano motif. Think a less morose Damien Rice with a happy love life! ..... Noiseannoys Dublin City FM
soft and ghostly pop groove….. 6 out of 6……………………….Musicreview
Touching and sensitively unguarded….will simply cut you to the quick… Losing Today UK webzine
An immediately engaging performer, whose natural demeanour and soft-spoken asides offer little indication as to the extent of his talent, both as a musician and songwriter'…. Art and Soul UK
Warm melodies and gentle soundcapes…(a) voice similar to Neil Halstead from Slowdive over gentle guitar chords and arrangements……………2uIBestow Music Blog
Deadly - thanks Pearse! All good here. Actually got a notion last week to write a couple of songs as gaeilge over the Summer. Must lob them over to you when they're done.
hey pearse, enjoyin you tunes a lot! bloody shame we won't get to see you play tonight. we had some major complications here and so had to cancel a few gigs. hope to catch up later in the summer though! take care and have a great gig tonight, johanna
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