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Press
They have produced an intriguing demo that augers well for their creative future. 'Pebbles' is a slow ballad that gives Ms Leni space to let her voice take you to all the right places while Harpur's piano creates the perfect mood. On 'Magic In Our Air' she takes on some of the positive elements of both Amy Winehouse and Norah Jones, with appropriately subtle guitar backing. 'Sweet Lady G' has a stately Elizabethan feel to it and doesn't let you down. (Pick of the Fortnight) - Hotpress
Wexford-based Leni Morrison and Joe Harpur's chance meeting at a gig in Dublin was the starting point for a bunch of raw, hugely promising, slow-motion blues tunes with plenty of crunch in the mix, such as Pebbles and Magic In Our Air. - The Irish Times
On disc they are soulful, sensual and new, yet one could almost imagine that you are listening in the drawing room of an ancient Norman castle, gazing at the swans sailing peacefully in the lily pond. On stage, they add another layer of startling visual excitement with Leni moving non-stop to a silent sensual rhythm inside her head and Joe providing meticulously beautiful support on Guitar and Piano. The energy is absolutely contagious! - www.pierceturner.com
Discography
The Pan Demos (August 09)
- Radio play on Corks Red FM, Waterfords WLR FM, Spin 103.8, Beat FM, Radio Kerry, BBC Radio Foyle, Limericks Live 95 FM, KCLR96FM and Near 90.3 FM.
4AD Demos (September 2011)
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Bio
The Darling Sins were formed when Leni and Joe met at a gig in Dublin and decided to meet again for a jam. The jam was good.
They have recently been appearing at Electric Picnic, the Cork Opera House, on BBC 6, and are currently working on their debut album. They are loving every minute.
They are influenced by :
Arcade Fire, Beach House, Bjork, Bon Iver, Ennio Moricone, Hope Sandoval, Joan as policewoman, Kristin Hersh, Kurt Vile, Mark Lanegan, Nick Cave, P.J Harvey, Pink Floyd, St. Vincent, Stornaway, The Cure, The National, The Pixies, Tom Waits, Beirut, Jeff Buckley, Philip Glass, Pierce Turner, tUnE-YarDs.
“…a bunch of raw, hugely promising, slow-motion blues tunes with plenty of crunch in the mix…”
Jim Carroll, The Irish Times
"...a real talent"
Jackie Hayden, Hotpress
"On disc, The Darling Sins are soulful, sensual and new. On stage, they add another layer of startling visual excitement with Leni moving non-stop to a silent sensual rhythm inside her head and Joe providing meticulously beautiful support on guitar and piano. The energy is absolutely contagious!"
Pierce Turner
“ I’m a devotee.”
Martin Mills, founder and chairman of the Beggars Group
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