Storybooks for Small Dogs

Storybooks for Small Dogs comprises of guitarist and lead vocalist Alan Carmody, bassist Brian Shiels and drummer Richard Cullen. A power pop trio, Storybooks for Small Dogs make an atypical indie-pop racket with a fine line in lyrically precocious and highly melodic tunes.

The group adopt the sonic influences of The Strokes, The Pixies, The Ramones, The Smiths, Weezer and Nirvana in combination with lyrics that take the kitchen-sink vignettes of The Arctic Monkeys and Pete Doherty and combine them with the wry wit of a Coen Brothers movie.

While their lyrics exude intelligence, their songs always pander to a universal pop sensibility; with a sense of humour, style and irony, Storybooks for Small Dogs were designed for the 21st century.

Beginning in December 2007 the group have gone from strength to strength, creating artistically innovative music while playing some of Ireland’s top venues and landing a much sought-after slot at 2009’s “Oxegen”; Ireland’s biggest music festival.

Working with multi-platinum and award winning producer Mark Cahill the band recorded their self-titled debut E.P. and therein can be found ample evidence of Storybooks for Small Dogs’ ability to combine musical, visual and literary acumen creating a complete, fully rounded and ultramodern musical experience.

2010 promises to be Storybooks for Small Dogs annus mirabilis with tours being currently negotiated. Plans for their debut album are now being finely tuned.

Storybooks for Small Dogs are the most promising new Irish band on the scene as they offer a unique and intelligent take on contemporary Rock ‘n’ Roll.