Heritage Centre : Sidney Maxwell Williamson
Compared to weezer, blur, Idlewild and the flaming lips, heritage centre have been Tipped as ones to watch frequently throughout 2009. receiving both national and international airplay, backed by critical acclaim, they have become renowned for their powerful live shows and unique brand of alternative pop.
Their debut EP “The City, The Tree and The Fox” was released on the 20th February to a sold out Whelans. Several runs of the EP sold out.
May 8th saw the band return to Whelans to release their single “I Will Protect You”. The song is taken from the bands second EP titled “Sidney Maxwell Williamson”. The EP was produced by Tom McFall (Weezer, Bloc Party, R.E.M. Snow Patrol and Stars) and is set for release on the 13th November 2009 with shows in The spirt store, dundalk((18th) and academy 2, dublin (19th) to launch it. The release will be supported by a nationwide jaunt.
Always a band with a full back pocket – Heritage Centre have just finished recording their debut album in Canada with acclaimed producer David Newfeld (Broken Social Scene, Super Furry Animals and Los Campesinos). The album is set for release in 2010.
Heritage Centre formed 18 months ago and are based in StoneyBatter Dublin. They are a 5 piece consisting of Stephen Tiernan(bass, backing vocals), Liam Byrne(guitars, synth, backing vocals and percussion) Ciaran Brady(drums), Conal McIntyre(voclas, guitars and piano) and David Rogers(guitars).
Within the last year they have built up a reputation as a powerful live band and released 2 singles “Losing Touch” and “I will Protect You” and an EP “The City the Tree & The Fox”. The band have recived glowing reviews from both critics and peers alike.
Their new EP “Sidney Maxwell Williamson” is due for release on the 13th of November. Produced by Heritage Centre and Fintan Moore and Mixed by Tom McFall(Who has worked with bands such as Weezer, R.E.M and Snow Patrol).
They have just recorded their debut album with acclaimed produccer David newfeld (broken social scene, Super Furry Animals, Los Campasenos) in Canada, which will be released soometime in 2010.
Free Heritage Centre Songs - http://heritagecentre.bandcamp.com/
Heritage Centre Myspace-www.myspace.com/heritagecentre
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