Ryan Stoves: Vocals/Guitar/Other stuff
D'Marlier: Bass/Guitar/Vocals/Other Stuff
Aaron Mulhall: D'drums/Other Stuff
Ivan Pawle: Organs/Bass/Other Stuff
Influences
Dinosaur Jr, David Bowie, Pavement, Elliot Smith, Leonard Cohen, The Beatles, Wilco, Black Eyes, Nick Cave, Beastie Boys, Yo La Tengo, Entombed, Madness, Kings of Convenience, The Handsome Family, Dinosaur Jr....
Sounds Like
"Melodies that will get you every time…a compelling debut album"
Jim Carroll, The Ticket
"Windings" is a (mostly) quiet, left-field gem with enough diversity to ensure you're with him all the way"
www.whisperinandhollerin.com
"windings' sound is simple, seductive and so pared-down that you’ll find yourselfbeing totally bowled over"
Hot Press
In 2005, windings eponymous debut album was released on Out On A Limb Records. Recorded in fits and bursts over a four year period, "windings" was finally whittled down to 14 songs. All songs were written and performed by Steve Ryan, along with a little help from some of his friends. Everything about the album, its artwork, its compositions and its recording, is positively home grown. "windings" flits from lo-fi acoustic melodies to Scuzzy rock, from woozy instrumentals to ambient electronic pieces, from pure pop to dirgy almost-metal, all of which makes for a truly original and invigorating listening experience.
Then to 2008… windings has now welcomed Liam Marley into the fold. Liam brings his multi-instrumentalism and songwriting skills along with him, thus augmenting the sound of windings somewhat. All for the greater good mind! An album’s worth of material had been recorded in 2007, which is now ditched. Recording begins again in earnest throughout 2008, now including songs co-written by Steve and Liam. Windings is no longer a “solo project”
So what've they been up to since then? Well, They’ve mostly been honing (yes, "honing) their live show, which depending on the night you catch them, could be stripped down acoustic melancholia, or beefed up distorted electric rock from hell (kind of). Over the past few years, windings have had the pleasure of playing with the likes of Daniel Johnston, Smog/Bill Callahan, The Handsome Family, Bob Mould, Malcolm Middleton, Okkervil River, Jape, Caribou, Tom McRae, Iron And Wine, Villagers, and Duke Special, amongst others.
2009! In another new mutation, a further two members have been added to the windings fold. Aaron Mulhall has taken on drum duties, while Ivan Pawle has been rendered organist/bassist/whateverist. 4 piece band ensues, new album (recorded by Tommy McLaughlin-Villagers, giveamanakick, Cathy Davey) is finally recorded, mixed, mastered, and will be released early 2009. Stay tuned to www.myspace.com/windings for updates!!!
Some Reviews:
“Mind Blowing…the best Irish record in an age” Alan Jacques, Limerick Leader
“Melodies that will get you every time…a compelling debut album” Jim Carroll,The Ticket (Irish Times)
“Windings shows how to deliver a record that’s not just about lashing out riffs
and teenage poetry…gorgeous” www.eclectichoney.com
“windings sound is simple, seductive and so pared-down that you’ll find yourself
being totally bowled over” Hot Press
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Hey, thanks for finding me. Unfortunately my woejus internet coverage is preventing me from listening to the tunes here but I'm sure they're very lovely
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The award winning album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is available worldwide from CD Baby and directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon.co.uk and many more.
'Kimberly' can be downloaded straight to media enabled phones by texting 'music 3919 M' to 57501 - note the spaces!
For all other phones they've made it more awkward. Text 'music 3919' to 57501 and then log onto www.downloadmusic.ie with your UNIQUE code to download it from the site. Hands up who loves technology.
If you're in Kilkenny you can buy the hard copy from Hearbeat city and Rollercoaster, or if you're in Dublin you'll find it in Tower Records.
All support in keeping us off the dole and stopping us stealing your taxes is greatly appreciated in the matter. See you in a town near you soon.
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4 track EP, titled Call Signs, it provides the perfect introduction to
the band prior to the release of their debut album, Grappling Hooks, in
early 2010.
What's up windings Once again welcome you in the family! Stop by anytime, we always have something exciting going on, news, new music, videos & contest & new cool fans ;) Stay in touch windings ok!
We're having our debut album launch parties this Thursday 27th Roisin Dubh (Galway) and Friday 28th Baker Place (Limerick) [HMV Cruises Street Limerick 6pm]... both gig s are very FREE We'll also be showing off our shiny new video Walter Mitty & The Realists ;) xx
Sure, if you change that picture.It upsets me more than i care to understand. You look like Gerry Ryan if he was trying to impress his kids friends. love [e]
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