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Hope is Noise

Hope is Noise

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Best new Cork Act 2005 - Cork Independent Readers Poll.
"At their best, they effortlessly blend noise and melody..." - Evening Echo.
"Think Idlewild's early angular sound coupled with Fugazi's prickly dynamics...a band who have found their sound..." - Cork Independent.
"A band capable of threading enough melodic riffs through their agressive hard rock to make it more than accessible..." - Hotpress.
The Jazz Funeral Festival. Fred Zeppelins, October 2004. Cork. The band nervously took to the stage, weighed down by excess baggage, a tremendous sense of not belonging, and a chip on their shoulder. This gig was a do-or-die situation, a last ditch effort to prove themselves to their local scene. Amid mocking cries of " Do you know any Nirvana?", they struck the opening chords, heads down, whites of eyes glaring at the crowd...
And so began the evolution of the band's sound and attitude, fuelled by a desire to break free from a past which had plagued them. This desire was vented mainly through the scalding bark of Dan's vocals, laced with caustic lyrics of rejection, heartbreak and uplifting revenge. A new approach emphasised by angular, melody driven riffs, and intense self-liberating live performances.
Having gigged extensively, highlights would have to include playing the " Rubberfreshtival" rock festival in Austria in July 2005, headlining the JD Profile gig in Cork, touring in Ireland as well as being semi-finalists at this years Murphy's Live event. The band have also been asked to appear again at the " Rubberfreshtival'' this July with a higher slot on the bill, as well as securing slots at this years IMRO showcase in Cork (2006) and The Hard Working Class Heroes festival in Dublin (2006).
The band have released two EP's to date, " Words to burn you" in April 2005, produced by Robbie Sexton of Blink and the currently released " The worm has turned", produced by Ciaran O' Shea of Cyclefly.
...the band that night became Hope is Noise, made friends and fans, returning the following year to headline the first night of the festival. Demons exorcised? Not yet.
Our release is available via many European distro's like Old Skool Kids, Super-Fi Records and more...as well as direct from:.
Our release is also available to buy in the USA via:
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Member Since: 5/18/2005
Band Website: hopeisnoise.com
Band Members: Dan Breen (Vocals, Guitar) Patrick Gillen (Vocals, Bass) Joe Jolley (Guitar) Louis Angellini (Drums)
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Hope Is Noise - Applaud friends, the comedy is over CD (RB10).

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REVIEWS:

’an album which has aptly been championed as ’a gem from start to finish’. 9/10”
Frequency Ireland Blog.

‘From the album’s opener, "Lions Led By Donkey’s" to the closing track "I Live With Bruce Banner", where the vocalist even shouts "This is the end!" the band moves through it’s motions effortlessly. Each song flows so nicely into the next, and there is no filler on here, each one of the 11 songs are just as good as the next’
Siczine.com

‘This is a fine album, a hopeful album….a cut above the average….if you like your tuneful post-hardcore and bands like Whipping Boy and Hot Snakes and Trail Of The Dead, if you like clever anthemic rock with a little twist and turn and a little bit of details that makes them stand out from the crowd, if you like delivered with a caustic edge, then this is for you... rather good, like it lots’
Organ Magazine

Record Label: Rimbaud Records/SquintandDraw Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Drumcanoo Punx Picnic!

This is Irelands biggest underground festival. Happening on the 28th/29th June. Not sure which day we're playing yet, will post as soon as we know! Check out www.myspace.com/the rebelliousjukebox for ...
Posted by Hope is Noise on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:06:00 PST

’Two gods short of my Trinity’ Music Video

hey,Check out the new video for ’Two gods short of the trinity’ on our myspace page or on YouTube. It contains footage of our tour in the States last year.  Enjoy...
Posted by Hope is Noise on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:41:00 PST

To buy new album via mp3 format, or in general in the USA on cd format ...

Hey all!So, to buy new album, "Applaud friends... the comedy is over", via mp3 format via itunes/cdbaby or if you live in the USA and want to buy it on cd format, just click below...album will be avai...
Posted by Hope is Noise on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:17:00 PST

Reviews of new Album-"Applaud Friends...the comedy is over"

Hello all, here are 2 new reviews of our new album. There should be more so keep checking this blog out:REVIEWS: HOPE IS NOISE  Applaud Friends...The Comedy Is Over (Rimbaud)  Hope is indeed noise,...
Posted by Hope is Noise on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:20:00 PST

West Coast of America Tour!

We head off to the States on August 22nd for 17 days, touring with our San Diego friends Hostile Comb-Over, through California, Washington and Oregon (see gig section for dates). Coming with us are so...
Posted by Hope is Noise on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:16:00 PST

How to buy Album online!

Just click here http://rimbaudrecords.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_i nfo&cPath=1&products_id=37  ...
Posted by Hope is Noise on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:41:00 PST

New Album out now! - "Applaud friends...the comedy is over"

"Applaud friends... the comedy is over" is the debut album from Hope is Noise. Produced by Ciaran O'Shea of Cyclefly fame, it consists of 11 songs blending melody and noise, with anthemic choruses and...
Posted by Hope is Noise on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 02:34:00 PST

New EP

Hope is Noise will be returning to the studio with Ciaran O' Shea at the start of October to record their 2nd EP.  This as of yet untitled EP will have 5 tracks on it.  Keep watching this sp...
Posted by Hope is Noise on Fri, 26 Aug 2005 07:23:00 PST