Video for the title track of M.Ward’s upcoming album of the same name which is due on February 17th on Merge Records. The video was directed by M. Ward also.
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, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
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Goodness, he’s discovered synthesizers. Until he started singing, it sounded like a Pet Shop Boys album track (not a bad thing). It’s pretty excellent.
thats just what i needed to hear. thanks niall. xx