Deriving their name from a short story by Angela Carter, Wolf Alice was formed in 2010 by Ellie Roswell and Jeff Oddie. Shortly after, the band released an eponymously-titled EP featuring the tracks “Every Cloud”, “Destroy Me” and “Wednesday”, the latter of which was also made into a video. After two years of playing local shows and getting their name into the blogosphere, Wolf Alice became a four-piece with the addition of drummer Joel Amey and bassist Theo Ellis.
The band subsequently released the single “Leaving You” as a free download on their Soundcloud page which resulted in BBC Radio 1 airplay and a feature in NME’s ‘Radar’ section, significantly increasing the exposure of the group. After the release of the single Wolf Alice toured with Birmingham, UK band Peace and recorded a session for BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stevens in January 2013.
Wolf Alice signed with independent label Chess Club records in early 2013 who issued the band’s first physically released single “Fluffy” in February 2013. This was followed the by singles “Bros” and the EP “Blush” in October 2013. By December, BBC Radio 6 named the band as the single most blogged-about band in 2013 and a little while later signed with Dirty Hit Records. The new label released Wolf Alice’s second official EP “Creature Songs” on a 10” vinyl and digitally in May, which the the band supported by opening for a catalogue of UK indie bands including Alt-J, Superfood and The 1975.
The current line up of the Dropkicks Murphys as of 2014 consists of: Ken Casey - bass guitar, lead vocals, Matt Kelly - drums, bodhran and vocals, Al Barr - lead vocals, James Lynch - guitar and vocals, Tim Brennan - tin whistle, accordion, mandolin, bouzouki, keyboard, piano, vocals, and lead guitar, Jeff DaRosa - banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, guitar, keyboard, piano, harmonica, tin whistle and vocals.
The band went platinum with their song "I'm shipping up to Boston". This is one of the bands trademark song and has seen them reach great success.
In 2007 the band signed with Warner Bros. Records. After previously being signed to Hellcat Records while they were constantly touring.
The band has many influences such as: AC/DC, Stiff Little Fingers, Swinging Utters, The Ramones, The Clash and Sex Pistols, The Pogues and The Dubliners.
As of 2014 the Dropkick Murphys have released 8 albums, their most recent album "Signed and Sealed in Blood" gained positive reviews, Allmusic gave it 4 out of 5 stars. This album matched the score of their earlier album "The Meanest of Times" which contained "The State of Massachusetts" which has been named one of the 100 most played songs on U.S. modern rock radio in October 2007.
Brilliant. A fine performer, with honesty and not pretentious. Matt doesn't overplay, just comfortable to play what he feels, which is very himself, not trying to be anything but also nothing less. If you want a night of sensitive, no frills singer-songwriter piano music, with some youthful innocence, Matt is your man.
mazangel
Fronted by Ellie Roswell, London-based four-piece Wolf Alice have been touted as the best new guitar band around. Living up to that hype can't be easy but they are making it seem simple with brilliant sets like their show at Nottingham's Dot To Dot festival earlier this year. Playing to nearly a thousand people at Rock City, they rattle through fan favourites 'Fluffy' and 'She', sounding far heavier and brit pop-pier than on record. Ellie, wearing a pink dress and sporting DM's is a poster girl for the indie kids. New track 'Moaning Lisa Smile' arrives with anger and energy with Ellie screamimg "ahh ahh ahhh". With the prospect of a debut album hopefully being released sooner rather than later, they will soon be performing on the bigger festival stages and larger capacity live venues. They're already making their way up the festival ladder having performed at this year's Glastonbury festival. They're also set to play to an expectedly large crowd at Reading and Leeds festival. After that, they're embarking on a mini UK tour with promises of lots of new material. Wolf Alice really are the next big thing, catch them up close, playing intimate gigs while you can!
benjolley1
Seeing The Dropkick Murphys live was a totally amazing experience in and of itself. The second I entered the show, I was greeted by the sights and sounds of good old celtic punk. Ken Casey's uplifting and majestic voice gladly welcomed me into a realm of sweet guitarwork and overall an insane time.
The concert was packed but everyone there had one goal, to listen and to enjoy the Dropkick Murphys's killer music. I must say, being in big mosh pit while Shipping up to Boston is playing was one of the most thrilling experiences of my life. Seeing this band live is highly recommended. You will not be dissapointed.
ziggy931
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