I caught an impressive live set from Ryan Vail and his musical partner Katie Cosgrove while Other Voices was up in Derry a few weeks ago. Vail has been making music for a long time now, since he was 13 his bio claims. He’s had a couple of EPs over the last few years exploring a whispered pondering electronic sound. Not to mention the excellent Unknown SOAK remix from November.
The title track from his newest Fade EP sticks to the ruminating atmospheric vibe with some skittering percussion, hopeful piano chords and stirring strings. Not a million miles from Oliver Tank or a more downbeat less-intense Daughter.
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.
