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Niall Colfer

After all that's happened-out now on itunes

About Me

Recorded and produced over the last year partially in his home studio, partially in Sun Studios with additional production by Gareth Mannix(Republic of Loose, Director,The Flaws), Lines & Space(release date September 2008) is Niall’s first solo project after two critically acclaimed albums with the band Salthouse. Playing many of the instruments on these new tracks himself, Niall has honed a distinctive style; a hushed confidence of melody and groove, inside disco, rock and sometimes even folk. Not afraid to admit where his inspiration comes from, he says it's everything from love, loss to the history of life.Niall’s songs come across as honest explorations of everyday feelings without the smaltz. He hits a characteristic groove in each song, which just continues on through, hooking you in. Together, the songs leave an impression of subtlety, individualism and toe-tapping rhythm, with lyrics that creep on up and get you thinking.Lines & Space, Niall’s forthcoming album, will include After all that’s happened, Dawnin’ and Stole the Day. And with Lennart Breternitz on bass and Barry J Smullen on drums, Lines & Space is set to offer more quietly brilliant gems.New single "After all that's happened" now available on:

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Member Since: 12/1/2006
Band Website: niallcolfer.com
Band Members: Niall Colfer-vocals, all guitars, lap steel, pianos, synths, programming and all the other usual shit Lennart Breternitz-Bass Barry Smullen-Drums and percussion Rob Grimes-Piano and keyboards

Influences: Neil Young, Bowie, Salthouse, Al Green, The Band, Gillian Welch, Beefheart, Steely Dan, J.J. Cale,Frank Black, Midlake, Ian Brown, Van the man,Doves, Kate Bush,Air, Marvin Gaye, Outkast, PJ Harvey, Serge Gainsbourg, Chic and Sister Sledge, Stevie Wonder,Tom Waits,Phoenix, Pavement, Talking Heads,Wilco,Eno, Tortoise,Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin and my big brothers record collection when i was ten.
Sounds Like: Colfer has a winning way with quality songs that avoids the mawkish introspection of his dull peers.Classy...-HOT PRESS
Record Label: Dilutus Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Single available on itunes

Hi all,just to let you know my new single "After all that's happened" is available on itunes and all other good etailers......
Posted by Niall Colfer on Mon, 12 May 2008 08:17:00 PST

CRAWDADDY THURS MAY 1ST

This thurs May 1st i'm releasing my first single "After all that's happened" with a full band gig in Crawdaddy, Dublin. Doors 8pm. Special guest are the brilliant Chaplin.Free single for first 50 peo...
Posted by Niall Colfer on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:33:00 PST

Change of plan!!

Just finished a stint in the studio that went really well. Got a new batch of songs ready to go and as a result we've decided to release an album in September instead of a mini album in May.I'm gonna ...
Posted by Niall Colfer on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:03:00 PST

Free download!!

Hi there whoever may be reading this. Just to let the masses know i'm intending to release something in April 2008. I've put the song " Never just for you" up as a free download just in case there's s...
Posted by Niall Colfer on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:36:00 PST

Album and new band!!

Hi there,i've been pretty busy of late writing and rehearsing with my new band who are turnin out to be a tight unit. Will let you know when the album is ready. We'll be playing full band gigs in the ...
Posted by Niall Colfer on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:24:00 PST