the matinée idles
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland | SELF
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What the critics have said about Kevin’s solo debut album “Looking for Murphy”:
“Kevin plays and experiments with sounds and instruments in his songs to provide the listener with a unique but compelling musical experience….. This an album of the highest quality forged in the fire found only in the belly of someone who really believes in what they do. Buy it..." Music Review UK
“The first thing you notice when you listen to Looking For Murphy is Kevin Barry's voice, bruised, battered but utterly brilliant…… each listen to the record reaps new rewards…” Hot Press Ireland
“Songwriter whose powerful voice and thoughtful lyrics have finally begun to attract the kind of acclaim he deserves…."
Mojo
“…this album is pure class poignant & soulful it makes you think and makes you face up to your own demons… as a live act “The Matinee idles” are no different 7 talented musicians giving it their all.”
Jump Finder - numerous
What the critics have said about Kevin’s solo debut album “Looking for Murphy”:
“Kevin plays and experiments with sounds and instruments in his songs to provide the listener with a unique but compelling musical experience….. This an album of the highest quality forged in the fire found only in the belly of someone who really believes in what they do. Buy it..." Music Review UK
“The first thing you notice when you listen to Looking For Murphy is Kevin Barry's voice, bruised, battered but utterly brilliant…… each listen to the record reaps new rewards…” Hot Press Ireland
“Songwriter whose powerful voice and thoughtful lyrics have finally begun to attract the kind of acclaim he deserves…."
Mojo
“…this album is pure class poignant & soulful it makes you think and makes you face up to your own demons… as a live act “The Matinee idles” are no different 7 talented musicians giving it their all.”
Jump Finder - numerous
www.musicreviewunsigned.com
"Dublin Singer songwriter Kevin Barry put together The Matinee Idles in 2008 after the release of his debut solo album "Looking for Murphy" The Matinee Idles are a seven piece outfit, they all have equal musical craft and qualities as this can be heard on their new single Everything, the powerful voice of Kevin on the song "Everything" is used in a very deep and passionate way, it almost is at one with every note and chord progression, I like dynamics in the song as they really lift the melody, it’s like a breath of fresh musical air to the ears, folk with strings of rock tones would sum up this song, plus the bonus DVD that comes with the single is enjoyable viewing too!"
5/6
Music reviewer Davidokeffe.com
"....One great song is Everything, by Dublin 6-piece The Matinee Idles. I was directed to this by the lovely folks at Army of ID, who crafted and put together the picturesque and intriguing video for the song. The four minute track was visually directed by ARMY of ID this band are sure to make it big, after hearing this musical snippet. It’s worth checking out, and pay attention to the imagery- it’s quite interesting. And yes, that is the Dublin pub The Stag’s Head..." - Music Review unsigned-Trevor Halpin
Discography
2010
Video of "Everything" (nominated for an IMTV award in 2010)
youtube link to video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y10WP-3k-po
or
VIMEO
http://vimeo.com/12453015
2009 - "Pain in my head" shortlisted for International song of the year.
2009 - Signed a three year deal with a famous Publisher in Hollywood California for two songs from Kevin Barry's debut album "looking for murphy" the songs were "tell it like it is" & "Laughed & Cried"
2008 - Kevin Barry from "The Matinee idles" released his solo debut album "Looking for Murphy" to critical acclaim
Itunes link to Everything
http://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/everything-official/id382810494
Looking for Murphy Link
http://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/looking-for-murphy/id284587955
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Bio
the matinee idles (aka kevin barry & co.)are from Dublin, Ireland & were formed in 2009 after lead singer/songwriter & producer Kevin Barry released his critically acclaimed debut album
"Looking for Murphy"
Following on from the release of "Looking for Murphy" Kevin signed a 3 year licensing deal for 2 of his songs to a publishing company in Los Angeles USA. They have placed songs in numerous Hollywood block buster films.
In 2010 Kevin released a song called "everything" along with a video from his upcoming album "a festival of colours", the video was filmed in the popular pub "The Stags Head" in Dublin & it went on to be nominated for an IMTV award. This song was also signed to a New York publisher.
The upcoming album "a festival of colours" will be released in 2014
Press:
“Kevin plays and experiments with sounds and instruments in his songs to provide the listener with a unique but compelling musical experience….. This an album of the highest quality forged in the fire found only in the belly of someone who really believes in what they do. Buy it..." Music Review Unsigned UK
“The first thing you notice when you listen to Looking For Murphy is Kevin Barry's voice, bruised, battered but utterly brilliant…… each listen to the record reaps new rewards…” Hot Press Ireland “Songwriter whose powerful voice and thoughtful lyrics have finally begun to attract the kind of acclaim he deserves…."
On the Verge Dublin
"Everything" is used in a very deep and passionate way, it almost is at one with every note and chord progression, I like dynamics in the song as they really lift the melody, it’s like a breath of fresh musical air to the ears,
Trevor Halpin Music review unsigned
One great song is Everything, this band are sure to make it big, after hearing this musical snippet. It’s worth checking out, and pay attention to the imagery- it’s quite interesting.
Music blogger Davidokeffe.com
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