This arrived in my inbox earlier today
Dec 12th 2009.
On December 19th at 11pm, Rocky and Shaun plan to take to the stage together as Oppenheimer for the last time.
There will be a farewell EP, a digital release at the start of 2010. A snapshot of where we had arrived at this point, as we have recently been working on new material.
Further ideas that have been worked on will accompany Rocky on his journey to a new band, which in some ways has already started, as the songs and plot lines are already underway, as anyone who has witnessed Oppenheimer recently can no doubt testify.
The reasons for this announcement are multiple yet highly intertwined. Ultimately, to be in any band you allow the band to consume you, becoming every particle of your existence, every aspect of your being, every thought that wakes you up early and every task that keeps you up late at night.
The reward for such dedication and commitment, not to mention the hardship that goes hand in hand with making music for a living is the unrivalled joy and honour that fills your mind, body and soul by getting to do all the things that you can.
The moment this joy falters, rocks or is jolted out of existence, the struggle is of no consequence or purpose.
After five years together, recording and releasing two albums, playing hundreds of shows and touring with some of the greatest bands in the world, the level of commitment, passion and drive that one of us can give to the band has changed.
It's an understandable occurrence and one that we're both delighted to address at this time.
Shaun has realized that in order to fulfill his hopes and dreams he needs to take a new and different path in his life.
Rocky's ideas, dreams and notions for writing, recording and touring are more alive and vibrant than ever.
Due to these changing circumstances, we have decided to part ways.
We have no idea if we will ever work together again, recording movie soundtracks, making ambient albums or even making indie pop songs. Who knows what tomorrow holds?
For now, Oppenheimer have no plans to write, record or play together again after December 19th 2009.
Our thanks and respect for every single person in the world who has done anything to help us is overwhelming, it always has been, it always will be.
Rocky O'Reilly & Shaun Robinson
Friday, December 11, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Cellarscape On Indie Showcase
Australian radio station Awesome Radio featured one of my favourite acts of all time Cellarscape aka music maker Paul Terry on their Indie Showcase podcast yesterday. The podcast which runs for just over two hours features an in depth interview with Paul who discusses everything from the early days of Cellarscape to the making of debut album ‘Animation, Suspension’ and beyond. The podcast is also liberally sprinkled with tracks from ‘Animation, Suspension’ which include ‘Bled Out’, ‘You Got The Girl’ the lead single from the album and my personal favourite ‘Patience & Zara’.
If you haven’t heard anything by Cellarscape yet, then I would definitely recommend checking out the podcast. It provides a wonderful introduction to Cellarscape and the debut album ‘Animation, Suspension’ which has already made it on to my list of the top albums of 2009.
Before I direct you to where you can get your hands on a copy of the podcast, I would like to take a quick moment to thank Paul who took the time to mention Setlist For Dancer during the podcast. I really appreciate it and all the support Paul has given the blog since the beginning.
You can download your free copy of the Cellarscape Indie Showcase podcast at the following link:
You can find out more information about Cellarscape at the newly revamped and rather fantastic looking Sky Baby Records website:
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Single Review: The Dirty 9s Lucy Opus
An angst filled modern day fairy- tale set to a thumping Pop/ Rock beat, Lucy Opus is the first single to be taken from the Dirty 9s forthcoming debut album Stop Screaming, Start Dreaming.Opening with an imploration ‘Take A Minute, Take A Breath For Me’ that’s set against a backdrop of dreamlike melody that would be perfectly at home in a flash back sequence, Lucy Opus tells a story of what was, while hinting at what might have been.
At the heart of Lucy Opus are the ‘detach with love’ lyrics and the natural way they flow from vocalist Fergal Moloney. Lyrics full of accusation “A Life Of Cold Regret, I See It In Your Eyes” and grief “Lost Her Sanity Inside Her Head, Lost her Innocence In Someone’s Bed” untainted by that forced vocal aggression that usually accompanies angst filled lyrics. Against the lighter melody the tougher lyrics work well because of vocals that are both natural and believable.
What comes with a single of this calibre is the promise of exceptional things to come. The Dirty 9’s are definitely a band to watch out for in 2010.
Lucy Opus is released on Friday November 13th and will be available from iTunes, downloadmusic.ie and directly from the bands MySpace page:
Monday, November 9, 2009
The Swell Season Download
Currently on a tour of the US, The Swell Season have made one of their recent concerts available for download. The concert which took place in Milwaukee on November 1st was broadcast live by Radio Milwaukee.
To download the concert just follow the link below:
Monday, October 26, 2009
Break
Just wanted to let you all know that I'll be taking a break from the blog for a few days. Over the last few months the blog has suffered while I've been galivanting in Texas and now that I'm home I've decided to take a few days to get Setlist For Dancer back on track.
Over the next few days I'll be looking into a few ideas I have for the blog and getting through some of the reviews I've had on the back burner. If you have any suggestions for blog features or reviews please get in touch. You can email me at setlistfordancer[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me through myspace at www.myspace.com/setlistfordancer.
The blog will return in November.
Thank you for your continued support
Eadaoin
Over the next few days I'll be looking into a few ideas I have for the blog and getting through some of the reviews I've had on the back burner. If you have any suggestions for blog features or reviews please get in touch. You can email me at setlistfordancer[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me through myspace at www.myspace.com/setlistfordancer.
The blog will return in November.
Thank you for your continued support
Eadaoin
Thursday, October 1, 2009
October News
I can't believe it's October already, where did the year go. I have to say October is one of my favorite months, the weather is getting cooler the leaves are changing color and Halloween is on its way. October is also a great month for music with lots of gigs and album/EP releases. This year I feel slightly different about October because it means my trip is coming to an end and it'll be back to reality. Anyway enough about me and on with the news.
Cowboy X are set to release a new EP this month with a launch gig Upstairs in Whelans on October 10th. 'Analogue Droids' will feature four tracks including Squirrel Chase Ball’, ‘Ed White’s Glove’ and ‘Villain In Disguise’. Some interesting names there and the EP will also give fans a taste of the upcoming second album 'Meant To Be Machines' which will be released a some stage next year.
Codes have announced details of a Halloween Show. The four-piece who have recently released their debut album 'Trees Dream in Algebra', have teamed up with Dinosaur Pile-Up to produce a night of fancy dress, fun, frolics and of course some great live music taking place in the Academy on October 31st. Tickets for the event are €20.
Hot on the heels of the release of their second album 'Tony Was An Ex-Con' The Coronas have followed in Codes footsteps and announced details of their Halloween Show. They will headline a 4,000 capacity gig at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise after a giant street parade takes place in the town.
The Dirty 9s are set to release their single Lucy Opus on October 23rd. There's a review of their forthcoming album 'Stop Screaming, Start Dreaming' on the State website which you can read here.
Last week Hotpress reported that Modest Mouse were to play a number of dates around Ireland including a gig at Dolans Limerick. This arrived in my inbox yesterday:
Hi Music Lovers
It is with heavy heart that I write this mail to you as contrary to online rumors Modest Mouse will not be playing Dolans this December. There was a whisper of it happening some weeks ago but in the end the band have decided to play just Dublin this time around.
We will endeavour to catch them on their next European tour. In the meantime try to console yourselves with all the other wonderful gigs we have over the next few months. As always, if anything else wonderful happens with Dolans, you will be the first to know!
TD
There are still reports that the band will play the Roisin Dubh in Galway but according to the Modest Mouse website this does not seem to be the case. You can find the tour page here.
Finally this is going to be a cracking weekend of gigs for me. Tonight I'm heading to a little place called the House of Blues to see The Airborne Toxic Event, on Saturday I'll be back there to witness Arctic Monkeys take the Houston stage and on Monday I'll be heading even further downtown to see Snow Patrol grace a ballroom satge. I'm really looking forward to all of these gigs because I've never seen any of this bands live and it'll be interesting to see how they measure up to my expectations.
Cowboy X are set to release a new EP this month with a launch gig Upstairs in Whelans on October 10th. 'Analogue Droids' will feature four tracks including Squirrel Chase Ball’, ‘Ed White’s Glove’ and ‘Villain In Disguise’. Some interesting names there and the EP will also give fans a taste of the upcoming second album 'Meant To Be Machines' which will be released a some stage next year.
Codes have announced details of a Halloween Show. The four-piece who have recently released their debut album 'Trees Dream in Algebra', have teamed up with Dinosaur Pile-Up to produce a night of fancy dress, fun, frolics and of course some great live music taking place in the Academy on October 31st. Tickets for the event are €20.
Hot on the heels of the release of their second album 'Tony Was An Ex-Con' The Coronas have followed in Codes footsteps and announced details of their Halloween Show. They will headline a 4,000 capacity gig at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise after a giant street parade takes place in the town.
The Dirty 9s are set to release their single Lucy Opus on October 23rd. There's a review of their forthcoming album 'Stop Screaming, Start Dreaming' on the State website which you can read here.
Last week Hotpress reported that Modest Mouse were to play a number of dates around Ireland including a gig at Dolans Limerick. This arrived in my inbox yesterday:
Hi Music Lovers
It is with heavy heart that I write this mail to you as contrary to online rumors Modest Mouse will not be playing Dolans this December. There was a whisper of it happening some weeks ago but in the end the band have decided to play just Dublin this time around.
We will endeavour to catch them on their next European tour. In the meantime try to console yourselves with all the other wonderful gigs we have over the next few months. As always, if anything else wonderful happens with Dolans, you will be the first to know!
TD
There are still reports that the band will play the Roisin Dubh in Galway but according to the Modest Mouse website this does not seem to be the case. You can find the tour page here.
Finally this is going to be a cracking weekend of gigs for me. Tonight I'm heading to a little place called the House of Blues to see The Airborne Toxic Event, on Saturday I'll be back there to witness Arctic Monkeys take the Houston stage and on Monday I'll be heading even further downtown to see Snow Patrol grace a ballroom satge. I'm really looking forward to all of these gigs because I've never seen any of this bands live and it'll be interesting to see how they measure up to my expectations.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
The Whatmans Devil Shoes
Here is the new video for the forthcoming single entitled Devil Shoes by The Whatmans. The video was directed by Vincent Gallagher and produced by Dave Leahy.
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