Irish indie folk artist Frowning Hours has released his debut single, Someone Who Won't. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
It's the first single to be taken from his upcoming EP, which will be released later this year.
Frowning Hours is a new indie folk project created by Ger Kelly, who studied acting at Trinity College, Dublin and has worked in theatre for the past 15 years.
He has performed at The Abbey, The Gate, and The Olympia, appearing in plays by O'Casey and Shakespeare.
Ger can currently be seen in new Netflix series Bodkin as Teddy, a burly blacksmith with an incredible singing voice.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I studied acting for three years in TCD. I trained with Crumlin Boxing Club for a few years as a teenager and thought about becoming a pro-boxer until I sparred for the first time. I realised then that punches in the face hurt. Dreams shattered. I play the part of Teddy in Netflix series Bodkin.
How would you describe your music?
Confused indie folk rock tracksuit bottoms.
Who are your musical inspirations?
My Brightest Diamond, Mick Flannery, Conor Oberst, Arctic Monkeys, Courtney Barnett, Laura Marling, The Smiths, Big Thief, The Libertines, Eminem, and Tupac Shakur. To name a few.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Godskitchen in the 3Arena. The first artist I ever saw was The Game in the same place. Me and my mate tried to get into the after party so we could become friends with the lads from Compton. No dice.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Tupac's Greatest Hits.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Mullholland’s Dinner and Wine by Declan McKenna.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"Oh, who do they think could bury you?" - Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands by Bob Dylan.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I Got the Reason by Conor Oberst and The Mystic Valley Band.
Where can people find your music/more information?
@frowninghours (Instagram).. @frowninghours1 (Twitter). @frowninghours (TikTok).
Alan Corr
