Music
Press
“Catch them while you can as I fear it will not be long before the hedonistic world of touring and musical excess beckons this talented quintet” Cara Doyle – 5th Sep 2007 - Hot Press
“Partly because of some impressive support slots, Distractors are a band about whom molten murmurs of greatness have emerged” Johnnie Craig – Issue 69 - In Dublin
“One of the reasons I love doing this show is being the first to discover and play music like that, I expect were going to hear a lot more from that song(Last Stand) and Distractors in general.”
- Phantom FM
"A relentless gigging schedule has won them influential local admirers......For those who'd forgotten what the kinetic rush of pure rock and roll feels like,Distractors are here to remind you what you've been missing."
- Metro
"(They) disappeared into the studio to create an arsenal of catchy indie songs.Already their energetic set has brought them to the attention of fans from various quarters...they've also put a memorable performance at this year's IMRO showcase tour."
- The Star
Discography
'Last Stand' 4/8/07
'Conversation Killer/Poet or Prophet' 16/5/08
'Manly with a Stanley ep' 13/2/09
All music videos can be found at www.myspace.com/thedistractors.
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Bio
Distractors inception began as far back as late 2006. Their debut single 'Last Stand' followed in early 2007 garnering them many admirers in their hometown and numerous playlists on Irelands airwaves. The following year saw an invitation to SXSW as well as a second single 'Conversation Killer' which again gained the band many admirers with airplay on national and International Radio including XFM and Radio 1.In 2008 the band released their Manly with Stanley E.P,following this they were twice nominated for Artist of the week on XFM in both Manchester and london.In the last year alone they have toured with The Charlatans, Inner City Pirates as well as opening for Cold War Kids,Rumble Strips and Tokyo Police Club to name a few.The Band are currently recording for their debut album which is set for release Autumn 2009,although they will take a break from recording to play at this years Oxegen Festival in July......
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