After the announcement that the former Beta Band frontman is playing Electric Picnic, it has been revealed that Steve Mason recently signed to an imprint of Domino Records called Double Six.
The first single ‘Lost & Found’ is a Beta Band-esque number after his diversions into previous solo albums as King Biscuit Time and Black Affair and troubles in-between. An acoustic-based album Boys Outside produced by Richard X is out in the first week in May.
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Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.
This song is just so great. So dreamy, ethereal and brilliant. Never really listened to the beta band though so dunno how good a talent he actually is
They are one of the best bands in the UK of the last 15 years. Easily.
Do yourself a favour Eoghan. Head into town and pick up a copy of The Three EPs.
Oh, that’s quite strong.
Savage. Loved the beta-band, love this. Are the afore-mentioned solo a,bums worth a listen?
I must have listened to this 20 times since yesterday.
Quality stuff.