New Irish-Italian indie-pop band Big Sleep have released their new single, Shivering, and they play the Workman's Cellar Dublin on 13 May and Map Studio Cafe London on 23 June. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
Speaking about the song, which is the first release from their second EP, the band say, Shivering was one of those songs that felt special from the moment that we started jamming it. It took shape in the space of a half hour, something just clicked between the band.
"It was born from a last-minute rehearsal before a gig where we performed it that night for the first time and the crowd really seemed to resonate with it.
"Since then, every time we play it live, the energy in the room moves up a gear and people approach us after shows asking where they can hear it online.
"It's one of our favourites on this upcoming EP so we're glad that people can finally hear it in their headphones and hopefully sing it back at the next gig."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
We like playing gigs and making music. We are passionate and forgetful. We like road trips.
How would you describe your music?
Indie-alternative with some pop and soul in there too.
Who are your musical inspirations?
JJ Cale, Big Thief, Bruce Springsteen, The Districts.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Naiara: AC/DC.
Matteo: Vasco Rossi.
Aidan: Nickelback.
Rónán: U2.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Rónán: Busted by Busted.
Aidan: Death Magnetic by Metallica.
Matteo: Four by Led Zeppelin.
Naiara: Leisure by Blur.
What's your favourite song right now?
Naiara: To Be by Foxwarren, Andy Shauf and D.A. Kissick.
Rónán: Love of Your Life by Kynsy.
Matteo: Let Down by Radiohead.
Aidan: Betsy by Big Thief.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Naiara: "There is a child in you who's trying to raise a child in me." Mythological Beauty by Big Thief.
Rónán: "Magnolia you sweet thing, you're driving me mad. Gotta get back to you babe, you're the best I ever had." Magnolia by JJ Cale.
Aidan: "Drawing constellations till the stars align." Strange by Big Thief.
Matteo: "Hello love, my invisible friend." I Forget Where We Were by Ben Howard.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Rónán: Steady Song by Republic of Loose.
Matteo: Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin.
Naiara: California by The Babe Rainbow.
Aidan: Agitation (Live at the Plugged Nickel) by Miles Davis Quintet.
Where can people find your music/more information?
All the usual places! Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube etc. We're always posting video clips of new ideas on our Instagram (@bigsleepmusic) and TikTok (@bigsleepband) too.
