Fuzz-driven indie melodrama permeates Oh Joy’s “So Swell”
With all the hallmarks of gloomy Midwest emo angst, Irish three-piece Oh Joy combine the pinning lyricisms of The Promise Ring with the anthemic chorus of Frightened Rabbit.
Heralding from Dublin, Oh Joy is a fresh-faced group pairing honest story-telling with delicate melodies and moody dissonance. “So Swell”, the thundering introduction to the band, is a brilliant example of balancing sincere songwriting with an intelligent dynamic range, something sorely lacking in young guitar bands today.
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Supports with the likes of Pinegrove and Show Me The Body has already established the boys as an exciting focal point in the Dublin music scene. We shall wait and see if they translate over the pond.
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