Silverbacks (band)
Silverbacks | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Post-punk [1], no wave, indie rock [2], alternative rock, art punk |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Full Time Hobby, Nice Swan, Central Tones, Cargo |
| Members | Daniel O'Kelly Emma Hanlon Kilian O'Kelly Paul Leamy Gary Wickham Peader Kearney |
| Website | silverbacksband |
Silverbacks are an Irish post-punk band, with members based in County Kildare, Drogheda and Paris.[3][4][5]
Career
[edit]Silverbacks were founded in 2018 by brothers Daniel and Kilian O'Kelly, gradually growing to a six-piece.[2] Their first album, Fad, came out in 2020, receiving four stars out of five from The Irish Times and being nominated for the Choice Music Prize.[6][7]
The Irish Times compared their style to Television, Talking Heads and The Fall.[8]
The second album, Archive Material, was released in 2022.[9][10]
Their third album, Easy Being a Winner, was released in 2024 and was also nominated for the Choice Music Prize.[11][12]
Personnel
[edit]- Daniel O'Kelly (vocals, guitar)
- Emma Hanlon (backing vocals)
- Kilian O'Kelly (guitar)
- Paul Leamy (bass)
- Gary Wickham (drums)
- Peader Kearney (guitar)
Discography
[edit]- EP
- Albums
- Fad (2020)
- Archive Material (2022)
- Easy Being a Winner (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ Bonnier, Filippo. "Dublin post punk quintet Silverbacks shares new single 'Rolodex City'". Hotpress.
- ^ a b "Silverbacks biography". Last.fm.
- ^ "Silverbacks are Ireland's Immutable Chameleons". Paste Magazine.
- ^ https://nialler9.com/silverbacks-giving-away-an-inch-of/
- ^ Byrne, Niall (9 July 2024). "Silverbacks return 'Selling Shovels' | Nialler9". nialler9.com.
- ^ "Silverbacks: Fad review – Seriously exciting debut from Dublin band". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Silverbacks - "Fad" | Album Review". POST-TRASH. 11 August 2020.
- ^ "Silverbacks: Easy Being a Winner – Deeper, better songs as band benefit from taking their foot off the pedal". The Irish Times.
- ^ https://nialler9.com/silverbacks-junk-drawer-for-dublin-show/
- ^ "Silverbacks - "Archive Material" | Album Review". POST-TRASH. 23 February 2022.
- ^ https://nialler9.com/choice-music-prize-albums-2024-shortlist/
- ^ https://nialler9.com/silverbacks-announce-third-record-easy-being-a-winner/
- ^ Byrne, Niall (18 May 2017). "Silverbacks channel slacker Pavement-esque pop on debut Sink The Fat Moon EP | Nialler9". nialler9.com.
- ^ "Stream Silverbacks' 'She Cut Her Hair' EP". 2 April 2021.