Silverbacks (band)
Irish psych rock band
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Silverbacks are an Irish post-punk band, with members based in County Kildare, Drogheda and Paris.[3][4][5]
OriginDublin, Ireland
GenresPost-punk,[1] no wave, indie rock,[2] alternative rock, art punk
Years active2017–present
LabelsFull Time Hobby, Nice Swan, Central Tones, Cargo
Silverbacks | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Post-punk,[1] no wave, indie rock,[2] alternative rock, art punk |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Full Time Hobby, Nice Swan, Central Tones, Cargo |
| Members | Daniel O'Kelly Emma Hanlon Kilian O'Kelly Paul Leamy Gary Wickham Peader Kearney |
| Website | silverbacksband |
Career
Silverbacks were founded in 2018 by brothers Daniel and Kilian O'Kelly, gradually growing to a six-piece.[2] Their first album, Fad, came out in 2020, receiving four stars out of five from The Irish Times and being nominated for the Choice Music Prize.[6][7]
The Irish Times compared their style to Television, Talking Heads and The Fall.[8]
The second album, Archive Material, was released in 2022.[9][10]
Their third album, Easy Being a Winner, was released in 2024 and was also nominated for the Choice Music Prize.[11][12]
Personnel
- Daniel O'Kelly (vocals, guitar)
- Emma Hanlon (backing vocals)
- Kilian O'Kelly (guitar)
- Paul Leamy (bass)
- Gary Wickham (drums)
- Peader Kearney (guitar)