Welcome to Have You Heard? In this (hopefully) regular feature we strive to bring to you acts from across the country that are knocking on the door of mainstream acclaim. Will you let them in? Are we the door? Are we the knocking? Have we lost the run of this convoluted metaphor? All this and less will be brought to you with an introduction to each band and a quick summing up, in their own words, as to what they’re about.
This week’s band is Cork four piece Sub Rosa, who enjoyed much success at last year’s Hard Working Class Heroes Festival when their tune “Walk Tall” reached number one in the event’s download charts, beating off stiff competition from the cream of Ireland’s unsigned acts in the process. The band released their debut eponymous EP (available online through their myspace) last April and have just announced that they will play the Electric Picnic this year.
Sub Rosa – I Won’t Be There
Sub Rosa – Waiting For Me
In Their Own Words:
Sub Rosa’s unique style reflects diverse influences, ranging from Portishead and Interpol to Nine Inch Nails. Dark organ sounds, driven guitars and arresting rhythms combine with an understated female vocal to create an intense mood that commands attention. The band’s ethos, inspiration and aspirations stem from their desire to create a unique, honest set of songs with strong melodies that stick. On-stage, Sub Rosa’s energy and passion fuels an all-involving, captivating live show.
Sub Rosa are:
Jenny Judge: Vocals, Keys
Cormac O Regan: Guitars, Vocals
Brian Dwyer: Bass, Keys
Ronan Mc Cormick: Drums
Live Dates:
- August 8th Mc Carthy’s Bar, Dingle
- August 29th-31st Electric Picnic, Stradbally Co. Laois
- With lots more to be added…
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/subrosa06
