Interview: Delorentos on new album Night Becomes Light

As originally published in the Irish Star on October 10th 2014 // Little Sparks – Delorentos’ third release – was the undisputed high-point in the band’s career to date. After its release in 2012 the Dublin four-piece rode the crest of a wave, one that brought them the Choice Music Prize, innumerable five-star reviews and…

Interview: Bastille

This article was originally written for, and appeared in, the Metro Herald. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dan, Bastille began as a solo-project before progressing into a full-band set up – why the change? I quite like working by myself as a songwriter but obviously, it’s a lot more fun playing with your mates. We started writing together and…

Interview: Damien Dempsey

This interview was originally published for, and appeared in, the Metro Herald. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As he enters the plush confines of Dublin’s Westbury Hotel, it’s fair to say that Damien Dempsey is easily spotted. At 6’ 2” and with the physique of a pedigree boxer, he arrives with two guitar cases in hand, immediately towering those…

Interview: 60 Seconds with Interpol Frontman, Paul Banks

This article was produced for and originally appeared in the Metro Herald.   Paul Banks, 34, is the lead singer and guitarist with New York Indie outfit Interpol. He also has a burgeoning solo career, with second album Banks released last October. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ You’ve dropped the pseudonym in favour of your real name, why the…

Interview: 60 Seconds with The Strypes

This interview was produced for and originally appeared in the Metro Herald. Josh McClorey, 17, is the lead guitarist in Cavan rhythm and blues sensation The Strypes. With an average of just 16 they recently signed a multi-album deal with Mercury Records. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2012 was a phenomenal year for The Strypes, did the success come…