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Dublin indie-punk artist Sean OB announces an MCD promoted headline show at Whelans on 4th Sept ahead of the release of his new EP via Universal Records later this year.
Sean OB is an artist with a voice and attitude that’s unmistakable. Displaying remarkable skills as a songwriter with poignant lyrics set to ferociously catchy rock ‘n’ roll melodies, Sean writes with a hard-hitting no bullshit approach.
If you go for quick and easy comparisons, references to Jamie T and early Arctic Monkeys make a certain amount of sense, but that’s merely a snapshot. Anyone that’s done their homework will see beyond these clichés to hear Shane MacGowan’s snarl, Joe Strummer’s energy and John Lennon’s brutal honesty.
2018 saw the release of his debut EP ‘Half Cut’, produced by the Grammy award-winning Rob Kirwan (Hozier/The Horrors), and resulted in a stream of critical acclaim with national radio and press support in the UK and Ireland.
“Combining catchy choruses, blistering guitars and spoken word odes to his home town, he is like a cross between early Alex Turner, Jamie T and Mike Skinner. He will be huge.“
- Hot Press Magazine
"There's a sprint-ahead energy to the newcomer's music, fusing the raw punk poetry of Shane MacGowan with the yelping rock 'n' roll of Buddy Holly. New single 'Teacher' is an incredible ear-worm, matching a DIY aesthetic to some glorious pop hooks and lyrics that cut a little deeper."
- Clashmusic.com
"It's a song full of vigour and heart. Displaying remarkable skills as a songwriter and lyricist, Sean writes with a hard-hitting honesty. “You’re not the dream pool. I’m not your reject.”
Described as ‘an anti-authority anthem’, Teacher was recorded with acclaimed producer Rob Kirwan who has worked with Hozier, PJ Harvey and The Horrors amongst others."
- Eric Lalor (Joe.ie)
First 2 tracks released 'Teacher' and ‘Trouble’ were chosen as -
- Track Of the Week - BBC Radio 6's Steve Lamacq
- Track Of the Day - Clashmusic.com
- Irish Artist of the Week - Today FM
- Song of the Day - Joe.ie
- Track of the Day - 2fm
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Sean OB Biography
Sean OB - an Irish troubadour straight out of Dublin with an attitude and voice that’s unmistakable. Displaying remarkable skills as a song-writer and lyricist, Sean writes with a hard-hitting honesty. He counts stand-up comedians like Doug Stanhope and Bill Hicks as influences that are just as important as the likes of Hunter S. Thompson and John Lennon.
If you go in for the quick and easy comparison thing, previous connections to Jamie T, Arctic Monkeys and Buddy Holly make a certain amount of sense, but that’s merely a snapshot. Guitar music may not need ‘saving’ but some well-tuned brash expression wouldn’t go amiss. Striking stories with a sting in the tail, told well? Yeah, he can do that!
Born and raised in Tallaght in Dublin, Sean first picked up a guitar at the age of 12. Once the rigid structures of school were thrown aside he set about establishing himself in the Irish music scene, firstly as leader of energetic trio Trap Door, followed by two years on guitar with Raglans.
Having spent the last 2 years toiling over a plethora of home-made demos, which lead to the recording of his debut EP with the Grammy Award-winning Rob Kirwan (Hozier/The Horrors) he is now backed up by his explosive band under the guise of 'Sean OB'.
Read MoreIf you go in for the quick and easy comparison thing, previous connections to Jamie T, Arctic Monkeys and Buddy Holly make a certain amount of sense, but that’s merely a snapshot. Guitar music may not need ‘saving’ but some well-tuned brash expression wouldn’t go amiss. Striking stories with a sting in the tail, told well? Yeah, he can do that!
Born and raised in Tallaght in Dublin, Sean first picked up a guitar at the age of 12. Once the rigid structures of school were thrown aside he set about establishing himself in the Irish music scene, firstly as leader of energetic trio Trap Door, followed by two years on guitar with Raglans.
Having spent the last 2 years toiling over a plethora of home-made demos, which lead to the recording of his debut EP with the Grammy Award-winning Rob Kirwan (Hozier/The Horrors) he is now backed up by his explosive band under the guise of 'Sean OB'.
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