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About Me

About:
The Lingus are a band from Antrim, Northern Ireland. They create an uplifting melodic indie rock sound blending driving guitars, soaring vocals and delicate harmonies.
November 2007 sees the release of Rebuild The Bridges, the band's fourth EP. Their previous efforts have received critical acclaim from the Northern Irish media and radio airplay on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio Ulster, Downtown Radio and Steve Lamacq on BBC 6 Music.
The band have played many venues across Northern Ireland and beyond including appearances at Gifted @ the Empire, Radar Live, the BelFEST festival, the NI:NG festival in London and support slots with the likes of Larrikin Love, The Adventures, The Dudley Corporation and The Answer.
Some of their songs have featured on various unsigned compilations including Public Service Broadcast 6, released by UK indie label Smalltown America.
Press:
"The Lingus use melody as their hook, crafting glorious pop tunes around the catchiest of choruses... definitely the kind of band you'd see and go home raving about to your friends."
David Roy (Irish News)
"The Lingus offer feel-good indie rock 'n' roll the way it used to be made. Sugar's brightest moments collide with Teenage Fanclub's infectious energy and enthusiasm, with a hint of The Wonder Stuff's penchant for the absurd, in a collection of melody-drenched songs you'll be humming for weeks."
Windmill Brixton (NI:NG Festival)
"The Lingus are an excellent band, capable of crafting some of the finest tunes that you're likely to hear on the local music scene. They write damn near perfect pop-rock sounds and several of the tracks that were played during their set had 'hit' stamped all over them."
Kirsten McAlpine (Big List)
"One of the best bands from Northern Ireland."
Gerry Anderson (BBC Radio Ulster)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/10/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/thelingus
Band Members: Michael Dillon (vocals/bass) John Donnell (vocals/guitar) Mark Dillon (drums/vocals)
Influences: Late 80s/early 90s UK/Irish indie rock... The Wonder Stuff, The Cure, Something Happens, A House etc.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Indie In-Tune feature

Take one part Oasis and two parts originality, and you have Northern Ireland's The Lingus. These three Antrim lads splice beautiful guitar licks and smooth vocal harmonies to create music both audibly...
Posted by The Lingus on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:37:00 PST

Slice The Pie - update

Hi guys We have made it through to the Indie/Rock showcase on SliceThePie! We are one of 14 artists selected from over 700 bands! Now we need your vote to be in with a chance of getting £15,000 to rec...
Posted by The Lingus on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:03:00 PST

Rebuild the Bridges

We are pleased to announce the release of our fourth EP entitled Rebuild The Bridges! Produced by the legendary Neal Calderwood @ Manor Park studio - go listen to it now! ...
Posted by The Lingus on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:58:00 PST

Slice the Pie

The first Slicethepie Scout Room will be opening on Thursday 5th July. Help The Lingus to receive honest, independent feedback on our tracks. To increase our chances of being one of t...
Posted by The Lingus on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 09:01:00 PST

Alternative Ulster EP review

THE LINGUS - Eventide Jaunty rock stylings tinged with Americanisms and a nod towards The Wonder Stuff. Well-performed and well-recorded but just lacking a little spark to set it apart and stand out&n...
Posted by The Lingus on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 03:50:00 PST

The Lingus links

Links to other sites about The Lingus: Bebo Last FM Podsafe Music Network Pulse Rated Channel 4 BT Podshow...
Posted by The Lingus on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 04:52:00 PST

Irish News EP review

Even the tides are changing More review action this week, with Antrim/Ballymena indie trio The Lingus under the knife. The band have just released their new Eventide EP, a three-song disc that bu...
Posted by The Lingus on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:02:00 PST

Eventide

We are pleased to announce the release of Eventide - our third EP. Recorded @ Manor Park in October 2006 and produced by the legendary Neal Calderwood. Go listen to it now!
Posted by The Lingus on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 03:18:00 PST