Silverbacks

"the group expertly dive into different genres with whipsmart lyrics that pack an instant punch" DIY

"infectious hooks and addicting guitarwork" Stereogum

"wiry punk" The FADER

"bringing slick 00’s indie to the bleakness of the now" NME

Dublin six-piece Silverbacks announce third LP ‘Easy Being A Winner’, set for release October 18th via Central Tones / Cargo, and share new track ‘Something I Know’, out today (August 26th).

The follow-up to July’s first LP reveal ‘Selling Shovels’, the band’s latest effort takes influences from the likes of My Bloody Valentine, Guided By Voices and Stereolab, with the intricate drumbeat of Gary Wickham carrying the song beautifully, and ushering in a whole new element to their crushing guitar pop sensibilities.

Detailing ‘Something I Know’, lyricist and guitarist Kilian O'Kelly explained: “"Lyrically, it tells the story of a religious person who is at a crossroads in their life. They have fallen in love with someone but also remain committed to their faith - a very common story from the past. The singer and main character is damned if they commit themselves to their religious duties as they will always be left wondering what could have been, and deems themselves to be damned by a higher power if they pick love and turn their backs to their ongoing religious commitments and faith. Whether or not the main character is turning to their loved one, or turning to a God, is left open. 

The song also has a special feature from mine and (vocalist and guitarist) Daniel's dad, John. He plays clarinet drones on the track and also provides a sermon from the sky style spoken word at the end."

As with 2020 acclaimed debut album ‘Fad’ and its 2022 follow-up ‘Archive Material’, Silverbacks recorded ‘Easy Being a Winner’ with Daniel Fox (Gilla Band) in Sonic Studios in Stoneybatter, Dublin. Some seven years into their career, the sextet describe their upcoming LP as what they definitively sound like as O’Kelly explains: “Now that ‘Easy Being a Winner’ is coming out, I feel I can more confidently say who we are. We’re indie rock. And this album sounds even more like the indie rock I imagined for our band all those years ago.”

Having picked up a slew of champions across press and radio, Silverbacks’ transatlantic appeal has seen this bear out across the Irish, UK, and North American landscapes (Stereogum, The FADER, PASTE, Brooklyn Vegan, PASTE; The Sunday Times, The Quietus, NME, DORK, DIY, So Young Magazine), with nods of approval throughout the BBC Radio 1 (Sian Eleri) and BBC 6 Music (Steve Lamacq) airwaves, and a UK and Ireland tour lined up to coincide with their album release this October.

Silverbacks’ ‘Something I Know’ is out now via Central Tones / Cargo and available on all digital platforms. Pre-order third LP ‘Easy Being A Winner’ here.

Silverbacks are Daniel O'Kelly (Vocals/Guitar), Kilian O'Kelly (Guitar/Vocals), Emma Hanlon (Vocals/Bass), Paul Leamy (Bass), Peadar Kearney (Guitar) and Gary Wickham (Drums)