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Niamh Starky

About Me

MyGen Profile Generatorhypnotic, delicate and visual. having an appreciation for all things rare, intricate and without much voice, ''...and i think it's magic'' is the music project of samantha wilson and friends. created is warm warping soundscapes that make sense in their own gentle way.

Live shows feature Harvey Lord on the drums, and Mango Man on bass.

For bookings please email [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/08/2007
Band Members: samantha wilson: guitar, violin and vocal.

harvey: drums
cameron: bass
Influences: Electrelane, Scout Niblett, Let's Be Honeys, Ella fitzgerald, Atlas Sound.
Sounds Like: ''Layers of guitar, wonderfully supple basslines and half-familiar riffs created the sound of Mogwai covering Joy Division.'' The Lunacy Review.

''...a charming and interesting collection of instrumental numbers helped by sparks of samples and looped melodies.'' Doktorblive.

Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

a change a good a rest.

This is how it goes.  Musically I am changing.  I am currently working on acoustic music, with which I aim to have a more accessible pop sensibility.  I'm moving into a new flat very soon, and after t...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:52:00 GMT

YH 12/03/09 Gig Review

The Lunacy ReviewAfter Stephen, and with Jo Gillot to come, I was expecting something on similar lines from Niamh Starkey, only to be very pleasantly surprised.   In her words her three piece band wou...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:58:00 GMT

mary janes and yes, cereal.

I love cereal.  Sometimes I have cereal for my tea.  That's what I'm doing now as I upload some new lo-fi recordings up on here.  I hadn't really been in the mood to write over Christmas, but just a w...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:48:00 GMT

Harvey Lord’s new album...

Harvey has just released a new record.   ''I Don't Believe I Exist''  was partially recorded in a dilapidated church in Liverpool.  There are 11 tracks, one of which...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:38:00 GMT

hello bastards! gig review.

Here is a review of a recent gig Harv and I played in Preston, sent to me by Liam.   The unassuming would see the Mad Ferret bar in Preston as a mere student haunt given its position nestled amongst t...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:13:00 GMT

free niamh starky cd...

it's 4.20am and the sky is a lowry-esque blue.  i'm burning some cds to give away at my next few gigs.   it's possibly called  ''it's not a demo, it's not an ep, it's just a c...
Posted by on Wed, 21 May 2008 21:04:00 GMT

Niamhs every so often mixtape (2)

  This one has been walking me home from work in the dark : )   Baby Judas- Meet My Monster C90s- Blah Blah Blah Mini Mix Death In Public- Losing All The Time (Rehearsal) (Extension) Death ...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:35:00 GMT

Niamhs every so often mixtape...(1)

Niamh's 'every so often' mixtape...(1)   The Dance of Death- The Scaramanga Six The Insect Guide- Liline If Things Work Out- La Batterie Camera Obscura- Roman Holiday Atlas Sound- Words From The ...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:31:00 GMT