FINGERSMITH
COUNTY CORK
Fingersmith are an alternative rock band from Cork. Formerly known as Silo, the band changed their name in late 2009 to coincide with the launch of their debut album "The Annexe". Under the name Silo, the band received a lot of national radio play in Ireland, most notably recording live sessions for Ireland's leading national radio station 2fm, where top DJ Cormac Battle (ex-Kerbdog) described them as "the best unsigned band in the world".
“The Annexe” was recorded in July 2009 with Neal Calderwood (Fighting With Wire, The Answer) at Manor Park Studio in Northern Ireland. It includes a re-recorded version of the hugely successful single “Unlucky for Some”, which garnered the band so much attention in late 2008 and 2009. It also contains new and improved versions of the songs recorded for 2fm's live session, and many more brand new songs. The album was officially launched on the 4th December 2009, and is available on iTunes and in HMV Cork.
Fingersmith are already planning ahead for what will inevitably be a very busy new year. 2010 will see the band capitalising on the release of the album, gigging all over the country and going further afield to the UK and US in the later half of the year. A new EP is also in the works, to be released by the end of the year.
The band were also selected to play this years Glasgowbury Festival, Indiependence Festival and Happy Valley Festival as well as securing a spot at Indie Week Ireland, JD Set 2010 and HWCH 2009.
The Fingersmith live show is a tumultuous affair, blending raw power and melodic sensibility with a rare energy and passion. Every gig is unique, so make sure to check them out when they are playing near you.
HOT PRESS MAGAZINE: "This debut album from Cork post-grunge outfit Fingersmith is not for the faint hearted. Unapologetically loud, angry and in your face, it certainly demands the listener's full attention.
With razor-sharp riffs, frenzied syncopated beats, and vocal hooks aplenty, the album is intense, urgent and energetic from start to finish. But it's melodic too, ensuring that it's got what it takes to get inside your head rather than just pounding on it. Give it a listen."
TICKETSTHERE.COM: "Very strong musically, very good writers, performers, recording artists and we’re hoping a great live act as well. They’re pretty original but still draw heavily from big sounding hard rock / pop rock which is never a bad thing.
Add these guys to your list of albums to buy, gigs to see and bands to worship because in ten years, they’ll be stateside pissing away your money on booze, groupies and …well, they’re Irish so more than likely souvenirs for their mums!"
EDWIN McFEE: "With riffs heavier than Chunk from the Goonies, the band's skill at crafting a catchy melody or three proves they've clearly got the chops to inherit Kerbdog's title as kings of the down-tuned slacker scene."
CORMAC BATTLE: "The best unsigned band in the world."
BRUISED FRUIT PROMOTIONS: "Finally we had the sinister but stellar Fingersmith, their latest album is "The Annexe". Tunes and intensity to rock like Biffy and the wobbly energy of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but at the fore, vocalist Philip Murphy sounding like he could out-Foo Fight Dave Grohl, any time...
Each track sounds fantastic up loud when playing on repeat, as well as being a clever and coherent concept as an album as a whole."
WHEREITSAT.COM: "Incidentally, 'The Annexe' is a serious piece of work, it really is. It's the first real, quality Irish Rock Record since 'On The Turn'."
Contact Fingersmith on Facebook or at fingersmithmusic@live.ie.
UPCOMING GIGS
| 28 Aug 2010 | 21:00 | Cyprus Avenue | Cork |
