The Heads of State are an Indie Folk/Rock quartet from Donegal, Ireland who have just released their first studio recorded material, a 4 track EP titled ‘These Times’. Recorded in Attica Audio (Villagers, Foy Vance) and produced by Michael Keeney (Foy Vance, Duke Special, INXS). The summer of 2013 will see the band play a host of dates throughout Ireland in support of their soon to be released debut single ‘Days Long’.
Formed in 2010, the The Heads of state released an EP of home recorded material in early 2011 which was warmly received by local radio and by critics alike. The EP received the Hot Press ‘First Cuts’ release of the fortnight, while their track ‘Hands Dirty’ also featured on BBC Television’s GAA Championship coverage of 2011. The band’s reputation as a formidable live act, packing their shows with energy and their sing-a-long hooklines, has also seen them play to their own packed audiences throughout the north west and support acts such as Relish and Cashier No.9.
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“An attractive collage of alt. folk and indie rock...deliciously understated and charmingly catchy slices of folk that build towards captivating hook lines. Cheery stuff when we need it most.”
Jackie Hayden (Hotpress Magazine)
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“These guys are little short of brilliant, one of the tightest acts you will see anywhere in Ireland today. If your only get to see one band this year make it these guys, seriously!”
Conor Sharkey (Strabane Chronicle)
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Songs crafted with care and attention to detail. ... punching above their weight with understated radio hits.”
John Breslin (Highland Radio)
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"Heads of State are truly such a talented band, they have the perfect mix of catchy melodies with inspiring lyrics, I can safely say that every show i do I'm sure to get loads of requests for them, not to mention the interest from our friends across the pond in the good old USA. There's a new band in town to be reckoned with." - Caroline McDermott, DJ, Highland Radio