Mayo act Train Room have released their new single, 33. We asked main man Joe Monaghan the BIG questions . . .
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A native of Balla, Joe recorded his nine-track debut album in Blackgate Studios, Galway in between lockdowns and it's set for release this summer.
Tell us three things about yourself?
I'm from Co Mayo.
I like to do a bit of fishing.
First album I bought was Betty Boo - Boomania (1989).
How would you describe your music?
It's always a difficult one to explain. But probably a bit spacious, with a storytelling melodic acoustic/electric style, influenced by a vast amount of genres:)
Who are your musical inspirations?
Neil Young, The For Carnation, Stereo MCs, James Mercer, The Stone Roses, Wilco . . . the list goes on
How are you occupying yourself during the coronavirus lockdown?
Kept busy by recording and producing my debut album which is now ready for a summer release. Apart from that, lots of sleeping, walking the dog, and watching tonnes of comedies on repeat - Alan Partridge, Brass Eye, Peep Show, etc, and sleeping again.
What’s your favourite song right now?
The Vines - Winning Days.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"She painted pictures that never dried, Always tried to keep the feeling alive" - Teenage Fanclub - Sparky's Dream.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Stop the World and Let me Off - Waylon Jennings. It would seem apt.
Where can people find your music/more information?
The usual social networks - Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Spotify.
