Offaly alternative pop/rock band The Collision have released their new single, Weightless. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
The song is from the band's upcoming debut EP, Latent Pulse, and follows previous single Lemon Bake it.
Featuring Ciaran Brennan, Diarmuid Brady, Seán Brady, Connor Rice and Callum Bergin, The Collision released their first single, Little 22, in August 2020 shortly after they formed, followed by Swing later that year.
Speaking about Weightless, the band say the song explores the excitement of standing on the precipice of love and the apprehension that stops you from falling over.
"When listening to Weightless," adds Diarmuid, "You realise that nothing else matters in the world, only love."
Tell us three things about yourself?
Ciaran, Diarmuid and Seán's grandfather, Johnny Brady, was a renowned trad composer as was Connor’s grandfather, Fred Rice. Ciaran is afraid of ketchup, Diarmuid is tall.
How would you describe your music?
Our music is addictive and vibrant. We combine elements of different genres into our music but the most important thing to us is that we’re making unique music we like and would listen to ourselves.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Ciaran: Johnny Brady, The Stone Roses, Oasis, The Beatles, Doja Cat, Kanye West, Tyler, The Creator
Diarmuid: Johnny Brady, Tom Misch, Flook, Damien Mullane.
Seán: We Banjo 3, Eric Moore.
Connor: Arctic Monkeys, The Wombats, The Kooks, The Fratellis.
Callum: Metallica, The Prodigy, Thin Lizzy, Green Day, Nirvana.
What was the first gig you ever went to and the first record you ever bought/downloaded?
Ciaran: First gig: Mumford and Sons, 3Arena. I had wanted to see them since I was nine and managed to witness them at their peak when they released Wilder Mind in 2015. First record: Rubai - Flook.
Diarmuid: First Gig: The Woodbines, Longford: "I was around six years old and my father was part of The Woodbines at the time. I remember dancing to the song as if no one was there."
Seán: First gig: Lil Tecca. It was just a bunch of 16-year-olds having the craic.
Connor: First gig: Ímar at Monroes, Galway. It was packed and had a two-tiered dance floor looking at the stage. The music was unreal and to see people mad for someone else’s music was so cool. First record: I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons.
Callum: First gig: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at The RDS. I still have the t-shirt from it, and I still wear it sometimes. First record: Outrospective - Faithless.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Ciaran: Come On, Let’s Go - Tyler, The Creator feat Nigo.
Diarmuid: Viva La Vida - Coldplay.
Seán: September - Earth Wind And Fire.
Connor: Moving To New York - The Wombats.
Callum: Cold Heart - Elton John.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Ciaran: I don’t have to sell my soul he’s already in me/I wanna be adored: I Wanna Be Adored - The Stone Roses.
Diarmuid: "Give it to me raw, I’ll take it home and cook it myself". Brewing Up A Storm - The Stunning.
Seán: "Life is a drink and love is a drug". Hymn for the Weekend - Coldplay.
Callum: "I find it hard, it’s hard to find, Oh well, whatever, nevermind. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Ciaran: Champagne Supernova - Oasis.
Diarmuid: Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay.
Connor: Stacey’s Mom - Fountains of Wayne.
Callum: Darude - Sandstorm.
Where can people find your music/more information?
People can find our music on Spotify and YouTube. You can see what we’re really like on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.
