The Crayon Set
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland | Established. Jan 01, 2009 | SELF
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"If you’re looking for the kind of purity in indie-pop that you thought had gone missing in action far too many years ago, then the debut album from Dublin’s The Crayon Set will see you so right you’ll never be wrong again.” -
Recalls the sounds of bands such as Belle & Sebastian and Camera Obscura, from the girl-boy vocal interplay to the proliferation of warm, organic instrumentation that bumbles wistfully from song to song. They make an effort to maintain impetus and vary their style throughout. A charming debut” -
This is an album packed with up-tempo infectious indie from a group with a gift for creating memorable hooks -
The Crayon Set have created a hushed, gorgeous suite of student-disco melancholia. It may well be one of your favourite Irish albums of the year. -
Discography
The Crayon Set (self-titled album) http://thecrayonset.bandcamp.com/album/the-crayon-set
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Bio
Listed by 2 U I Bestow music website as one of Ireland’s Top 50 Bands, Dublin-based The Crayon Set was founded by main songwriter Robert Baker and they first came to prominence in 2011 when they won a national competition to play the main stage of the Benny & Jerry’s Music Festival in London (with the likes of Ash, Ocean Colour Scene and Fun Lovin’ Criminals).
Their sound is a fresh mix of “indie-folk- alt pop” – there are catchy melodies, lots of energy, multi-part vocal harmonies and they often employ a wide variety of less traditional “indie” instruments – double bass, violin, piano, trumpet, harmonium, oboe, flute, banjo etc.
The Crayon Set self-released their debut album in April 2013. It was recorded in Leeders Farm Studios in the UK and their own home-built studio in Wicklow. It was co-produced by Nick Brine (Teenage Fanclub, Super Furry Animals, Oasis). The band have a DIY ethic - from the recording of the album, to the artwork and the release of their music. It has been well-received critically and the singles “I Wanted You” and No.1 Fan have received strong airplay on Irish radio.
The released a new single "Attack" in Spring 2013 and are currently album 2 with producer Gavin Glass.
Praise for The Crayon Set album:
"Single of the Week". The Journal.ie
"The Crayon Set are as catchy as a virus. If you're looking for the kind of purity in indie-pop that you thought had gone missing far too many years ago, then their debut album will see you so right you'll never be wrong again”. Tony Clayton-Lea, The Irish Times
“Perfect Pop”. Hot Press
“4/5. An indie orchestra favourably compared to the likes of Arcade Fire and Belle & Sebastian.” Mark Kavanagh, The Daily Star
“This is an album packed with up-tempo infectious indie from a group with a gift for creating memorable hooks”. Entertainment.ie
“Recalls the sounds of bands such as Belle & Sebastian and Camera Obscura, from the girl-boy vocal interplay to the proliferation of warm, organic instrumentation that bumbles wistfully from song to song. They make an effort to maintain impetus and vary their style throughout. A charming debut”. Lauren Murphy, The Sunday Times
Contact:
Press Pack & Album Download - http://bit.ly/13c9Rr1
Mail - info@thecrayonset.com
Official Website: www.thecrayonset.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecrayonset
Twitter: @thecrayonset
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