DUBLIN

2006 - 2009

OVERVIEW Fully formed in January of 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), Paul (bass) and Mark (Drums) quickly found the intended direction and began pursuing refinement. With the heart now a solid groove recalling the Stone Roses and the Cure, Canadian guitarist Luke was bolstered on and compelled to comply. His classic blue's 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 surround 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. The sound could be described as confrontational, disjointed, dark, melancholic, unhinged and uplifting. It's up to you, really, you have to decide if you're gonna take off or dive in. ANGEL PIER have recently recorded an EP with Kieran Lynch (U2, HAL, Elvis Costello) undertaking production duties and plan on making a limited amount available in October 2006. Preview tracks above. For more information email: contact { at } angelpier.com 2006 - Angel Pier perform as part of the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin [October] 2007 - Release of 'Bullet Holes & Broken Sectors' E.P. [11 January] 2008 - Release of 'Sprites' single [09 March] - Angel Pier are chosen to represent Ireland at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas [March] - Release of 'Emily' single - Release of 'Sacrifice' single [01 June] - Angel Pier perform as part of the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin [September] 2009 - Release of 'Belong / Align The Seas' single [07 August] - The Angel Pier perform as part of the Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in Dublin [16 - 18 October] - The band announce that they are to go their separate ways [11 December]