Villagers
Live Review: Villagers / Sola – Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre, Kilkenny 20.08.2022
Unfortunately all good things come to an end! so it was the last show in this years series of shows at Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre Kilkenny bringing an end to eight fantastic nights of outdoor music that run through out July & August in what has been described by many bands as one of, if not probably …
News: Villagers announce new album and share video for triumphant, endorphin-releasing single ‘The First Day’
Villagers can do no wrong in my very humble opinion. They are one of the few bands where you know that their new music is always going to be emotionally and creatively transportative, taking you to places you may never have imagined. They have released consistently excellent albums ever since their wondrously eerie debut ‘Becoming …
Album Review: Villagers – Where Have You Been All My Life?
I liked Villagers from the moment my friend Susie slipped their debut album into her car CD player as she gave me a lift to the train station one lunchtime in early 2011. The fact that they were effectively a him (Conor O’Brien), that he / they were signed to the ever-dependable Domino Records and …
News: Villagers announce new album and tour news
Releasing three great albums since forming in 2008, Villagers (a stage name for Conor O’Brien) have not had a big breakthrough to a mainstream audience, but those of us that have followed them so far know that it is only a matter of time. Following this year’s stripped back Darling Arithmetic, Villagers have distilled their …
Album review – Villagers – Darling Arithmetic
Villagers pulled off a unique double when their first two albums won Mercury Prize nominations and the good news for their fans is ‘Darling Arithmetic’ is the best yet. To understand Villagers it is necessary to see that they are not a regular group, but a vehicle for the singular vision of Conor O’Brien who …
Not Forgotten: Villagers – Becoming a Jackal
They’ve taken their time about it over the last two decades, yet slowly but surely Domino Records has established itself as a sign of quality, much like Elektra had become in the late 60s. With acts like Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys and u.n.p.o.c. on the roster, it’s evident the label has an ear for talent …