Cork indie fourpiece The Neon Cars have released their new single, Hold Onto It. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
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The band consists of Kevin O'Brien (lead vocals), Brendan McKee (drums), David Forrester (bass) and Eric O’Sullivan (lead guitar) and have played Indiependence music and arts festival, the Record Room Limerick, Fred Zeppelins Cork, and Walsh’s Bar Mitchelstown.
Speaking about Hold Onto It, front man Kevin O’Brien says, "In times like this we don’t know what’s going to happen from one day to the next. It’s a puzzle. You feel like giving up hope sometimes.
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"Why am I doing this? What’s the point? They were the thoughts running around my head. Being in lockdown really made me think and I wasn’t going to let my thoughts get the better of me. I got to hold on to my dreams".
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
We are all proud Cork Lads. We met when we were in other bands and got to know each other at gigs. We all grew up with the same passion and goals in music.
How would you describe your music?
A fresh wave of indie rock music.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Oasis, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Arctic Monkeys.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Passenger at the 3Arena.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Elvis’ Greatest Hits
What’s your favourite song right now?
Marlon Brando by Alex Cameron.
Favourite lyric of all time?
'Tramps like us, Baby we were born To run’ from Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen.
Where can people find your music/more information?
All info and music can be found here!
