psychedelic Rock Band Seeks synth Player/Backing Singer Dublin city

Tuesday 11 Jun 2024, 6:43pm

psychedelic folk Rock Band Seeks synth Player/Backing Singer

Location: Dublin City

Band: A Clatter and Drone - Psychedelic Folk Rock

About Us: A Clatter and Drone is a Neo-Psychedelia Folk-Rock group from Dublin, strongly inspired by the contemporary Irish folk/trad revival, psychedelic rock, and electronica/ambient. Our music and lyrical content are heavily influenced by psychology and philosophy, reflecting on the human condition.

Influence: Folk and Trad: Lankum, Junior Brother, Lisa O’Neill, Fairport Convention, Trees, Espers, John Francis Flynn, Planxty, The Ollum, The Watersons, Simon, The Deadlians, Karen Dalton

Rock: Led Zeppelin, Alice in Chains, Pixies, Horslips, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher, Fleetwood Mac, Kate Bush
Psychedelic & Electronic: Floyd, Tame Impala, Low, King Gizzard, Aoife Nessa Francis

Other Relevant: Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Twin Headed, Little Dragon, The Knife, Oneohtrix Point Never
Seeking: We are looking for a talented synth backing singer to join our band for regular rehearsals, new material development, recording sessions, and gigs.
Requirements:

Commitment to weekly rehearsals (Saturdays 12-5 PM in city center), gigs, and recording sessions
Proficient improvisational skills and experience
Decent skill level on the fiddle
Musical creativity and the ability to experiment with different sounds
Fiddle equipped with a pickup
Competent singer with backing vocal abilities
Own effects pedals

Willingness to take on non-musical band responsibilities (e.g., social media, merch)
Sense of humor
High level of professionalism, punctuality, and dedication to the band
Practice songs at home in your own time to ensure preparedness for rehearsals and gigs
Non-Essentials (But Nice to Have):
Recording, production, and gigging experience
Ability to play other instruments
Full driver’s license and access to a car
Band Highlights:
Debut single ‘The Day That Broke Winter’ received critical acclaim and premiered on GoldenPlec
“There’s something awesomely raw about it, as if it’s been around since the beginning of time but has just come into the light. The video stands up to multiple replays.” - Jackie Hayden, Hot Press

“The Day That Broke Winter is an enigmatic piece of work that’s conjured into life with a whisper and gradually erupts to move through its stirring, subtly-evolving instrumental movements.” - Golden Plec
“Exhilarating psychedelic reel, recalling Fairport’s wilder odysseys, from Phibsborough, Dublin folk-rock adventurer.” - Stephen Troussé, Uncut Magazine
Featured on ‘The Planet You’re On’ CD curated by Lankum for Uncut magazine

Reached number 1 on the CD
Label interest and upcoming album release
Have our own photographer/art director
Access to a shared rehearsal space in the city center
To Apply: If you’re interested in joining us on this exciting musical journey, please send us:
Demos or recordings showcasing your fiddle playing, singing, or any other instrumental abilities
A photograph of yourself
A list of artists you were influenced by and how they inspire your music

Please email your application to [Your Email] or contact us via [Phone/Instagram] with your details, experience, and any relevant samples.
Watch ‘The Day That Broke Winter’ music video: [Link to Video]