It’s been a busy few months for Limerick four piece We Should Be Dead. Their first single "Forget Romance, Let’s Dance", released in November, became a radio regular and earned them live slots on Phantom FM, 2FM and Today FM and landed their single at number 3 on the download charts. We Should Be Dead’s unique brand of energetic indie pop has gained them many fans and a Meteor Award nomination. With the release of their debut LP on the first of February they are embarching on a nationwide album launch tour which sees them playing at the Roisin Dubh tonight at 9. Made up of two girls, Anna (vocals and guitar) and Tara (Vocals and Synths) and two guys, Stephen (Drums) and Gary (Bass) they have been hailed by critics as "Fun-loving danceable Indie-pop bubblegum rock!"
While they are often compared to artists as diverse as Blondie, Abba, The Beach Boys and CSS; Anna explains their influences don’t match. "We listen to a lot of different things between all of us. We can see where all of the above comparisons come from but we're not huge Blondie or Ramones fans. If Debbie Harry was fronting the Ramones it probably would sound something like us but we draw our influences from elsewhere!"
In late 2006 WSBD began work on their 1st album with Richard Dowling (who has previously worked with The Foo Fighters, Stiff Little Fingers and Kylie Minogue) in their native Ireland. The 13 track debut "Forget Romance, Let's Dance!" is now fully recorded, mixed, and mastered. "We are happy with the debut album but now that we've discovered our sound we're eager to move on with album number two." Anna tells me. Like all bands starting up and trying to make a name for themselves We Should Be Dead have been touring extensively around Ireland over the past year or so. I asked Anna what this experience has been like: "Touring has been great, we've met lots of cool people and seen lots of places that we otherwise wouldn't have. The only thing I will say is that this country could do with less potholes and more signposts!"
WSBD have had a lot of national radio attention recently, with guest slots of a number of shows and 'Forget Romance Let's Dance!' making a huge impact upon its release last year. It was named 'song of the week' on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM. "The airplay has been extremely helpful in raising our profile. We are far more nervous doing radio interviews and sessions than we are playing live gigs. To be honest we are very surprised that Irish radio stations have picked up on our sound. It can be hit and miss with airplay for Irish artists here." Anna says. We Should Be Dead are wasting no time releasing their second single "I Fell in Love with You" on Valentine’s day. I ask Anna if she considers We Should Be Dead to be a very romantic band? Anna laughs: "No. Not romantic but very cheesy!"
Many new bands have gained a lot of fans through the use of websites such as MySpace and Bebo and WSBD are no different. "They're great for networking and gaining fans abroad as well. It’s good to be able to keep everybody up to date on what you’re doing and to see what everyone else is doing."GV: Are you excited about being nominated for a Meteor Award? What does this mean to you? Anna: Shocked is the word! It’s not something we expected or even thought about. Its good timing with the album coming out and great exposure.
While they are often compared to artists as diverse as Blondie, Abba, The Beach Boys and CSS; Anna explains their influences don’t match. "We listen to a lot of different things between all of us. We can see where all of the above comparisons come from but we're not huge Blondie or Ramones fans. If Debbie Harry was fronting the Ramones it probably would sound something like us but we draw our influences from elsewhere!"
In late 2006 WSBD began work on their 1st album with Richard Dowling (who has previously worked with The Foo Fighters, Stiff Little Fingers and Kylie Minogue) in their native Ireland. The 13 track debut "Forget Romance, Let's Dance!" is now fully recorded, mixed, and mastered. "We are happy with the debut album but now that we've discovered our sound we're eager to move on with album number two." Anna tells me. Like all bands starting up and trying to make a name for themselves We Should Be Dead have been touring extensively around Ireland over the past year or so. I asked Anna what this experience has been like: "Touring has been great, we've met lots of cool people and seen lots of places that we otherwise wouldn't have. The only thing I will say is that this country could do with less potholes and more signposts!"
WSBD have had a lot of national radio attention recently, with guest slots of a number of shows and 'Forget Romance Let's Dance!' making a huge impact upon its release last year. It was named 'song of the week' on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM. "The airplay has been extremely helpful in raising our profile. We are far more nervous doing radio interviews and sessions than we are playing live gigs. To be honest we are very surprised that Irish radio stations have picked up on our sound. It can be hit and miss with airplay for Irish artists here." Anna says. We Should Be Dead are wasting no time releasing their second single "I Fell in Love with You" on Valentine’s day. I ask Anna if she considers We Should Be Dead to be a very romantic band? Anna laughs: "No. Not romantic but very cheesy!"
Many new bands have gained a lot of fans through the use of websites such as MySpace and Bebo and WSBD are no different. "They're great for networking and gaining fans abroad as well. It’s good to be able to keep everybody up to date on what you’re doing and to see what everyone else is doing."GV: Are you excited about being nominated for a Meteor Award? What does this mean to you? Anna: Shocked is the word! It’s not something we expected or even thought about. Its good timing with the album coming out and great exposure.
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