NEW SOUNDS: O EMPEROR

O EMPEROR

MYSPACE
Hometown: Waterford, Cork, Ireland

Of all the bands I caught last night here in Dublin at the HARD WORKING CLASS HEROES Festival, the real standout was this band from Cork, O EMPEROR that played early on at Andrews Lane. Think FLEET FOXES/LOCAL NATIVES, with various vocalists and the vibe of THE BAND thrown in for good measure. It was warm and personal and genuine, but still has its best music ahead. Give this one some time and some sunlight and it's going to grow into something large. I'm trying to swindle a copy of their debut single, "Po" out of someone before I leave town. Unsigned.