Ashbourne-based Indie rockers Public Warning have released their new single, Reckless, from upcoming EP, OVER/UNDER, and play Whelan's Upstairs, Dublin on 12 September. We asked front man Adam O’Dea the BIG questions . . .
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Speaking about the new track, Adam says, "Reckless tells the story of how suspicions and mistrust can tear down a relationship just as quickly and as violently as infidelity.
"While staying true to our indie-rock roots, Reckless sees us explore a heavier sound than on our previous singles, which you can expect more of on our upcoming EP."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
We’ll be on the go 10 years next year. We’re all doing wildly different things in college. Mark is just finished Biotechnology and JP did Economics. Robbie is studying to be a teacher and I did Media so we’ll head off in very separate directions if the band doesn’t work out. I love a good cup of tea.
How would you describe your music?
Indie rock at its core. We’d all probably admit to different influences from very different genres but that’s what it boils down to.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Our biggest inspirations would have to be Arctic Monkeys, Two Door Cinema Club and Catfish & The Bottlemen. Throw in a bit of the Killers as well and that pretty much sums it up.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
I was living in England at the time and was loving this Coldplay album that had released the same year Mylo Xyloto, so my parents took me to see them at the Emirates Stadium. I would’ve been about 10 at the time. The show they put on was just incredible. When you’re that age I think you leave a show like that thinking ‘I have to do this someday’.
What was the first record you ever bought?
I think I fall slightly outside of the age bracket that buys records anymore (eh? - Ed). I grew up on the very ‘Legal Sounds’ streaming site and iTunes which I then replaced with a pricey Spotify subscription. I bought my dad The Bends by Radiohead on Vinyl for his birthday one year which might actually be the first record I bought.
What’s your favourite song right now?
I will always have time for There She Goes by The La’s.
Favourite lyric of all time?
I adore the lyrics for Eviction Notice by Kojaque and Keane Kavanagh. In particular, he talks about how he keeps his heart in his pocket.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I Need A Dollar by Aloe Blacc. Feels appropriate for a young adolescent like me.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Everywhere. Whatever you listen to music on you can find Public Warning. Plenty more music on the way so keep an ear out.
Alan Corr
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