UK artist Fionn O Lochlainn delivers a vast, guitar driven sound, reminiscent of greats such as Led Zeppelin, early Bowie or Pink Floyd but with a current originality that draws the listener in to a world of acoustic rock’n’roll. Accompanying himself on multiple instruments including acoustic guitar, piano and mandola, Fionn converges ethereal t...
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UK artist Fionn O Lochlainn delivers a vast, guitar driven sound, reminiscent of greats such as Led Zeppelin, early Bowie or Pink Floyd but with a current originality that draws the listener in to a world of acoustic rock’n’roll. Accompanying himself on multiple instruments including acoustic guitar, piano and mandola, Fionn converges ethereal textures with melodic dreamlike vocals evocative of Nick Drake or Bowie, sometimes venturing into the sonic territory of Buckley or Plant while retaining his own stylistic individuality. O Lochlainn captures the insurgence of 'Brit Rock' but with haunting and enigmatic songs, prone to introspection and heavy blues. Either performing solo or with full-blown outfit, O Lochlainn flaunts a formidable talent that has received critical acclaim from both sides of the Atlantic. His satirically titled 'Spawn of the Beast' will debut in March 07 in the United States. Fionn has also been asked to open up for Billy Bragg in the fall on his UK tour.
What critics are saying...
"A big rock-influenced sound and an equally substantial artistic statement using only traditional, acoustic instruments and keening, crystalline vocals."
~ Jon Sobel, Blogcritics.
"It is a great example of using acoustic instruments in a very energetic context. Very refreshing and exciting"
~ Andy Wallace
"magic writing, magic playing, magic album"
~ Billy Bragg
"We are pretty damn impressed, dreamy strumming and crunchy riffs, moody arrangements and vocals running the gamut from fey introspection to glammy braggadocio." ~ Time Out New York
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