Redtwelve
Irish rockers Redtwelve are hitting the road to promote
their debut album 'Mines'. Recorded in their own studio,
they have put their heart and soul into an album, which
they will be promoting on their tour around the country
in 2010
Over the years Redtwelve have taken part in some of
the most prestigious music events in ireland and played
with some of the top acts on the circuit. From their
first ever acoustic gig as support to folk-hero Josh
Ritter, to winners of 'Colleges Band & Song of the
Year', they have shown great diversity in their appeal
to fans of different styles of music. They have been
finalists in the IMRO Showcase Tour and the O2 New Bands
Competition, wowing the crowd at both events. They have
played alongside established acts such as Duke Special,
the Wall brothers (aka The Stunning), Bellx1 and the
now defunct Turn. Invited to play at the Elliot Smith
memorial events held in the Village, Dublin and The
Odessey, Belfast to sell out crowds, Redtwelve were
amongst the highlights in both those shows. As a result
of their live performances both at home and in the UK
they were invited by 2FM to record a live session for
the Dave Fanning show, which was well received in music
circles.
Following on from nationwide tours they decided to
put all the hard work, energy and passion from these
shows onto disc. Redtwelve have poured blood, sweat
and tears into an album which has been a long, but hugely
rewarding journey for them.
All too often, a band will emerge from the underground
scene, showing a genuine promise, only to fizzle entirely
out, or worse… settle for "local hero"
status. Don’t just keep an eye out, don’t
just scan the airwaves… stand up and pay attention.
You’ll be hearing from Redtwelve.
What the media are saying:
“A fusion of intense, raw music and Ciaran Boylan’s
stunning vocals, Redtwelve are further proof that the
need to look elsewhere for quality rock bands has evaporated.”
- Hotpress
“Dundalk five-piece Redtwelve have a well deserved
reputation as a potent live force. That they have managed
to capture their power and glory in the studio on this
impressive debut bodes well for the future. From the
buzz-saw guitar of opening cut 'unopposed' to the Cure-like
jangle of 'Afraid' and the low-key, almost pastoral
acoustic folk of 'Caught Inside', their versatility
is impressive. They even demonstrate some clever pop
smarts on the the Killers-like 'Just Another' which,
if released as a single could well achieve chart action.
File under promising. “ - Hotpress
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