American electronic duo Irish Lights have released their new single, Haulbowline, which they describe as "A haunting tribute to Ireland's maritime legacy". We asked them the BIG questions . . .
Irish Lights are the transatlantic duo of Benjamin Fox and Gordon Cooper and their ambient, electronic, and acoustic music is heavily influenced by the landscapes and lighthouses of Ireland and explores themes of isolation, nature, and the sea.
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Haulbowline is inspired by the 200-year-old Irish lighthouse of the same, which stands over the entrance to Carlingford Lough in Co. Down, Northern Ireland.
Recorded across two continents, in Co. Mayo, Ireland, and Detroit, Michigan, the song is the first single from Irish Lights' forthcoming album, slated for release in 2025.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
We grew up on an island in Midwest America. Gordon broke his neck twice. Ben once did a Jack Nicholson impression for Chris Martin of Coldplay
How would you describe your music?
Telling a story with only sound, no words.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Kevin Shields, Jonny Greenwood, Justin Vernon.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Ben - Silverchair.
Gordon - Beach Boys.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Ben - In Utero by Nirvana.
Gordon - Thriller by Michael Jackson.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Ben - Daydream Repeat by Four Tet.
Gordon - Back to the Moon by Gunna.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Ben - "Nothings gonna change my world" from Across the Universe by The Beatles.
Gordon - "I could go forward in the light, Well I better fold my clothes" from 33 "GOD" by Bon Iver.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Ben - Let Down by Radiohead.
Gordon - Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Here.
Alan Corr
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