Kells band One Flew Over released their new single, Rise. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
Formed in 2019, One Flew Over is Irene Ní Chuinn and Martin Quinn and Rise follows their debut single Liar Liar.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I was so obsessed with U2 growing up that I missed my debs. On the day of my debs, I got last minute tickets to their concert in Dublin, and I climbed out of my debs dress and went to see them play! I was 15 when I did my first cover gig and I have sang as a professional session vocalist for many years. When I was younger, my best friend won two tickets to meet Bryan Adams at his gig in the RDS. She brought me and we met him, and he was so gracious and absolutely gorgeous. I'll never forget it!
How would you describe your music?
We try to write strong melodies and take a lot of time in studio to create weighty arrangements. Broadly speaking, there are influences of rock, classic rhythm and blues, pop/rock and soul.
Who are your musical inspirations?
So many . . . Brandi Carlisle, Nina Simone, U2, Radiohead, Tom Waits, Hozier, Amy Winehouse, Nathaniel Rateliffe, Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, Tony Bennett, Nirvana . . . that’s such a hard question!
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Drumroll . . . U2!
What was the first record you ever bought?
Tom Waits - Closing Time.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Brandi Carlisle - The Story. What a tune : )
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I’m gonna love you, 'til the wheels come off, Oh yeah!". Tom Waits (Picture in a Frame).
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Bob Dylan - Forever Young.
Where can people find your music/more information?
On our website and on all digital streaming platforms.
