Rising Irish rock band The Marra today announce their thrilling new single ‘Falling Off’ – out now. Arriving as a bold statement, the track marks the first chapter in the Derry-formed band’s journey, one certain to establish them among the next wave of Ireland’s thriving music scene.
‘Falling Off’ melds the jittery energy of Nineties rock – think Oasis or The Stone Roses – with the silky danger of bands such as Fontaines DC and The Strokes. The guitars snarl; the percussion shivers and crashes; the bass thrums menacingly. Ward’s voice is an alluring call as he sings: “Somewhere between me and the moonlight/ My love is alight, baby/ Can you feel it? Can you feel it come closer?/ As it sets you on fire, baby.” LISTEN HERE
All local lads who grew up a stone’s throw from one another, The Marra are Shane MacGowan (rhythm guitar), Ryan Ward (vocals), Matthew Crossan (guitar), Luke McLaughlin (bass) and Conor Lynch (drums). With an eclectic range of influences – musical, literary, cinematic – they’re carving out a path that is all their own.
Founding members MacGowan and Ward joined forces with Crossan and McLaughlin – formerly of the post-punk outfit Tout. Together as The Marra, they offer brilliant harmonies redolent of classic Merseybeat bands, paired with lush Laurel Canyon textures and rootsy folk and Americana.
MacGowan says: “I truly believe there is something special brewing if we keep our heads down and put in the work. The boys (Matthew, Luke and Conor) bring a raw intensity that we didn’t have before. All the other lads inspire me to be a better musician and songwriter.”
Crossan adds: “It’s surreal to have legends like Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller backing us. I think we’re just going to throw the kitchen sink at it – because talent is one thing, but you need a mindset, you need ambition. Us five lads have that.”
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