Toy Soldier

"This Cork lot count Hot Chip, Ladyhawke and Joy Zipper as their influences but in fact the sound that they've created is completely their own. Less electronic than the cited bands above, their simple, organic melodies belies a musical cunning. Definitely ones to watch in the future". - The Star Newspaper

"This Cork lot count Hot Chip, Ladyhawke and Joy Zipper as their influences but in fact the sound that they've created is completely their own. Less electronic than the cited bands above, their simple, organic melodies belies a musical cunning. Definitely ones to watch in the future". - The Star Newspaper

"Toy Soldier are a Cork electro-pop duo whose songs are distinguished bt their summery vibe and catchy melodies. They delivered a series of impressive performances on this summer's IMRO showcase, and also played a blistering set at the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival. In addition, a tour of the US west coast saw Toy Soldier play at the House Of Blues on Sunset Boulevard, and also appear on popular LA station KCSN FM". - Hot Press

"Toy Soldier are a Cork electro-pop duo whose songs are distinguished bt their summery vibe and catchy melodies. They delivered a series of impressive performances on this summer's IMRO showcase, and also played a blistering set at the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival. In addition, a tour of the US west coast saw Toy Soldier play at the House Of Blues on Sunset Boulevard, and also appear on popular LA station KCSN FM". - Hot Press

"Corkonian Cian has a bouncier approach to singer-songwriterdom than his more introspective cousins. '(Don't be a) Fool' has a Paul Simon polish to it and a decent chorus to boot, with cheesy harmonies that give it a lift when it needs it, and a rhythm that will ease the most restless of toes. 'Reflect' is an upbeat track with featherlight and fluid guitars skating along beneath Cian's fine vocals. 'The Pieces That Fall Away' takes him into ballad land where his voice truly shines. This is impressive stuff, full of charm and style, and song arrangements serving as fitting vehicles for Cian's handsome voice."
- Hot Press

"Corkonian Cian has a bouncier approach to singer-songwriterdom than his more introspective cousins. '(Don't be a) Fool' has a Paul Simon polish to it and a decent chorus to boot, with cheesy harmonies that give it a lift when it needs it, and a rhythm that will ease the most restless of toes. 'Reflect' is an upbeat track with featherlight and fluid guitars skating along beneath Cian's fine vocals. 'The Pieces That Fall Away' takes him into ballad land where his voice truly shines. This is impressive stuff, full of charm and style, and song arrangements serving as fitting vehicles for Cian's handsome voice."
- Hot Press