Galway alt-rock act Derek Ellard and The Future Business Model have released their new single, Three Sheets To The Wind. We asked Derek the BIG questions . . .
Three Sheets To The Wind is the first single from his upcoming five track EP, The Future Business Model, which is described as "a playful reminisce of Derek's formative years in Tipperary".
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Tipperary town native, avid cook, facetious so my songs don't have to be.
How would you describe your music?
Folk rock with alternative frills.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Right now, I love what Everything Everything are doing. Bon Iver, The National, Nick Drake. I’d be fooling myself if I didn’t mention emo and post hardcore.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Funeral For A Friend and Million Dead in the Ambassador in Dublin.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Modern Life Is Rubbish by Blur.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Iodine – Pinegrove.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I could drink a case of you and still be on my feet." A Case Of You - Joni Mitchell.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon.
Where can people find your music/more information?
My music is in all the regular places. Spotify, iTunes, Bandcamp, YouTube and you can keep up to date with us on Instagram and Facebook and my website.
