Limerick’s new-wave/post-punk band His Father’s Voice deliver a brooding yet purposeful sound with soaring pop melodies, muscular rhythms, and immersive guitars. The live show tugs at a heavy atmosphere that looms around lead singer Ash O’Connor and lead guitarist James Reidy, intensified by Laya Meabhdh Kenny and Cian McGuirk who contain and release a moody rhythm section.
New-wave inspired single ‘Arm’s Length’ and the shoegaze swelling of ‘Forgot to Feed’ saw the band storm into 2024. ‘Arm’s Length’ was Dan Hegarty’s RTÉ 2FM Track of the Week and earned notable airplay across BBC Radio Ulster, John Kennedy on Radio X, and KXCI. The band continued their momentum with the BBC 6music supported ‘The Blues’, a single propelled by driving guitars and a disruptive rhythm section depicting how the uncanny-valley nature of corporate hospitality spaces buries community culture.
His Father’s Voice now announce the release of their debut album ‘Black Poison Morning’ on 6th September which includes a vinyl release via Blowtorch Records.
In previous years they have supported artists like Cherry Glazerr and Viagra Boys, and made festival appearances at Electric Picnic and Whelan’s Ones to Watch. The band also features in Féile na Gréine’s award-nominated documentary ‘Out of Place’ (Irish Film London 2022 and Vermont Film Festival 2023)
‘It feels as though our debut album grew up alongside us over a number of years, learning to navigate reluctance, longing and impatience. It’s fragile alongside bolder and more resistant moments. We wanted an album that could find a home for both our sweeter sound and the murkier gothic cornerstone of our music. This album collates and distills an energy that we’ve been testing out live for some time now. At times the music can feel like it’s heaving along with us, fighting for emotional release.’ Ash O’Connor – Lead Singer / Rhythm Guitarist
Album Artwork – credit – Laya Meabhdh Kenny & Hugh Heffernan