PAINTING BY NUMBERS

PAINTING BY NUMBERS are an alternative rock four piece formed in Ireland in late 2005.Since forming the band has been steadily gaining recognition for their excellent live performances and accomplished studio releases.The band was recently selected for the Murphy's Live finals following their second independant ep release.They were also chosen from over 1000 artists by voters at slicethepie.com to take part in a showcase of the most promising international unsigned acts.
PAINTING BY NUMBERS' sound utilizes richly interwoven guitar lines and melodic vocals against a backdrop of skewed rock arrangements.Influenced by post punk and alternative of the late 70's and 80's,they cite the likes of Pixies,Talking Heads,Sonic Youth,REM,Throwing Muses and Husker Du as having a considerable impact on their sound.
To date PAINTING BY NUMBERS have independantly released two ep's,an eponymously titled debut (2006) and the 'CIRCUITS' ep (2008).Though strikingly different both releases have been fervently received by the press and public alike.Their debut ep was chosen as 'Pick of the Fortnight' by Hot Press and went on to receive similar recognition elsewhere.Meanwhile the current 'Ciruits' ep,with its harder guitar driven sound and live dynamic, is sure to see the bands appeal expand further.
On the live front PAINTING BY NUMBERS have toured extensively throughout Ireland playing venues such as Cyprus Avenue(Cork),Pravda(Dublin),Laverys(Belfast),Dolans(Limerick ) and The Spirit Store (Dundalk).
The band is currently preparing for a national tour and writing material for their debut album due for release in 2009.
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