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a dark horse

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a dark horse are an alt. folk band from Dublin, Ireland, formed by James Parker, Hugh Rodgers and Niall Woods in the tail end of 2010. Between the summer and winter of 2011 they recorded & produced their debut EP in Porchlight Studios, enlisting several of their musician friends, including Adrian Mullan, Luke Slott and Vyvienne Long. The EP was mixed by Stephen Shannon, and in May 2012 they released their first single, “Take Me Home”, along with a music video set during Italia ‘90, directed by Aoife Kelleher. They followed that up in June with “These Butterflies Are Here”, accompanied by a dream narrative stop-motion music video. That August, they released their self titled EP - it received glowing reviews internationally - from The Sunday Times (IRL), to Seattle Weekly (USA), Nialler9 (IRL) to Les Inrock (FRA).

“Take Me Home” was named Track of the Fortnight in Hot Press, while ‘The Heart Won’t Lie” reached #6 in the Amazing Radio chart in the UK. The band played Hard Working Class Heroes festival in 2012, followed by an intimate acoustic session for Sofar Sounds. They recorded a live session and interview with RTÉ Radio 1’s arts and culture programme, Arena and were named ‘One To Watch’ in 2013 by State Magazine.

“One of the most accomplished and exciting debuts this year.”
Hot Press

"A sound that is compelling, dense and dreamy."
Seattle Weekly

“The most melodic & enchanting EP”
The Sunday Times

“Pur sang pop”
Les InRockuptibles

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released August 6, 2012

produced by a dark horse.

all songs written by James Parker.
* except Silence On The River Of The Moon by James Parker & Hugh Rodgers.

recorded in 2011 by Niall Woods & John Bradshaw at Porchlight Studios Dublin. mixed by Stephen Shannon at Experimental Audio. mastered by Richard Dowling at WAV Mastering.

a dark horse is
James Parker (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar)
Hugh Rodgers (Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Banjo, Bouzouki, Piano, Organ)
Niall Woods (Drums and Percussion)

additional musicians:
Adrian Mullan (Drums and Percussion)
Luke Slott (Piano, Trumpet)
Vyvienne Long (Cello, Vocals)
Adrian Mullan Snr. (Accordion)

artwork & photography by Hugh Rodgers.

our eternal gratitude to:
Niall Woods, Adrian Mullan, Luke Slott, Adrian Mullan Snr, Stephen Shannon, John Bradshaw, Richard Dowling, Peter Sisk, Aoife Kelleher, Atsuko Tanaka, Vyvienne Long, Dermot Fitzpatrick, Edel Coffey, Pete Brady @thumped, Niamh McCarthy, Karl Kelly, Ryan Boulton, Sean O' Sullivan, Emily Galvin, Anthony Ennis, Aoife Barry, Brian Murphy, Brendan & Sheila Fitzpatrick, Andrew O' Brien, Nadine O' Regan, Niall Campion, Susan Daly, Peter Dillon.

Thanks to the Rodgers, Galvin, Parker & Woods families for all their support.

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