Although they’re a seasoned band who paved their way bit-by-bit, it’s been a whirlwind for Derry rockers Fighting With Wire since the release of debut album Man vs Monster in 2007. Punching past other rock releases this past year, the record’s packed with driving spirit and guitar, gathering resounding reviews from a wide range of sources and a steady stream of bookings, a full summer schedule has soldified the album as success. Currently riding high at #2 in the MTV2Chart (above Coldplay, Paramore and We Are Scientists, so go and vote to keep get them to first place!), new single Everybody Needs A Nemesis is released next Monday 2 June before Fighting With Wire jet away to Paris and the first leg of their European mini-tour. Check out the video :
They play tonight at The Hub with support from Laminate and Your Arch Enemies. I love seeing bands in tiny, dark venues knowing they’re heading on to huge stages soon after. Get along and make your own mind up for €12. The Dublin bands are worth that alone and apparently Laminate may be calling it a day very soon…
It’s the first rainy day after our sunny spell and looking out, I can’t help but be reminded of the wonderful festivals awaiting us!
Batching photos from last year’s Castle Palooza, I got thinking about the sheer variety of events planned each summer. Mega-fests like Oxegen and Electric Picnic dominate the music calendar but there really is so much more going on and often at a much cheaper rate. If, after a day and night of bright music and new friends, you’ve found yourself longing for mashed potato or dry loo roll at 4am, you’re better off going indie. It’s the small stuff that counts!
So here’s my festival wishlist 2008…chip in and rate your own favourites or recommend a band!
A note from the dark room revealed these : free downloads of Love Like Nicotine and Shake, Shake My Ceiling, two storming tracks from DRN’s 2007 Dead Start Program EP. Currently slap-bang in the creation of debut album, the band say recording’s set for London’s Flood Studios in July. Keep an eye on MySpace for some pre-production teasers….
Dark Room Notes will perform in mid-June at the London Calling showcase for Music From Ireland, after which gigs will likely slacken off…so get yourself up to frAntics at the Shaw tomorrow 28 May, just in case!
I love this pic of ASIWYFA, taken outside Murrays, 16 May. I made loads of mistakes and was reallly nervous but this shot says it all for me. What a night!
I’ll post the Tracer AMC ones soon. They were a total different pace and contrast. Have a good weekend, enjoy the sun!
