Fully formed in 2006, it all began with the intention of pinning melancholic melodies to a gothic groove. Thrown together by a mutual friend at a chance meeting one night in Whelans in Dublin, Darragh (vocals, guitar), and Mark (Drums) quickly found the intended direction and began pursuing refinement. Canadian guitarist Luke & bass groove merchant Vinny Redmond were then bolstered on to complete the line up. The heart now a solid groove recalling elements of the Stone Roses and the Cure, Luke’s classic blues rock sound, which lies somewhere between the Pixies and the Beatles, sat comfortably on top of the straight rhythm guitar and looping backbone. The instruments combined to create a discordance that surrounds the classic pop-induced melodies of the song writing, underpinning the darker lyrical content within. With high, melodic vocals that lie somewhere between Thom Yorke and Jason Lytle soaring over the top ANGEL PIER was born.

Their first year together culminated in Angel Pier playing Irelands Hard Working Class Heroes Festival then flying to New York to play the prestigious CMJ Festival and being awarded “Best New Discovery” by Hot Press magazine.

In 2007, Hot Press have tipped Angel Pier both as “a band to watch in 2007” and “Irelands next break-out success”, with NME describing them as “classic indie pop… pitched between Coldplay, My Morning Jacket & The Killers”.

Their first foray into the studio was with Kieran Lynch (U2, Elvis Costello, REM) undertaking production duties, and will result in a commercial release during 2007. For more information email: contact { at } angelpier.com