Dublin-based band InBetween Honey have released their new single, Your Eyes. We asked the band's drummer Matty Melady the BIG questions . . .
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Comprised of brothers Matty and John Paul Melady, along with Dylan Hickey, Dan Battigan and Ciara McManus, they released their debut four-track EP, Ludlow Street, last year and they have played Whelan's of Dublin, The Workmans Club and Electric Picnic
Speaking about Your Eyes, the band says, "It means in our generation everyone always seems to care about the cost of clothes, hair and the shoes someone has on their feet and we think why it can't be about looking into that person's eyes?"
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Within the band we all workday to day jobs as well as pursuing a career in music. We have two Go Kart driving extraordinaries, a world-class barista, a scrapyard apprentice and a wizard courier.
How would you describe your music?
A massive nod to the 90s Britpop era and the Madchester scene with a twinge of 80s synth to create a massive arena/stadium sound!
Who are your musical inspirations?
We're heavily influenced by bands like Oasis, The Stone Roses and The Beatles but also by more modern bands like The Killers and Catfish and The Bottlemen. With all these inspirations combined you arrive at the powerhouse sound of InBetween Honey.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Not something a lot of people would be proud of saying but just after he won X Factor, I went to see Shayne Ward in the Point Depot, Dublin. My first adventure into live gigs.
What was the first record you ever bought?
My first record I bought in Tower Records, Dublin and it could only be this one - The Stone Roses’ self-titled debut album. One of the greatest albums of all time and each of the songs have a deep personal attachment to me.
What’s your favourite song right now?
I've been listening to a lot of The Boss recently so Lonesome Day off Bruce's brilliant The Rising album would be up there along with Baby Jane by Rod Stewart and the best band in Ireland at the moment Fontaines D.C. with Starbuster.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"True Perfection has to be imperfect, I know that, that sounds foolish but it's true". Little by Little by Oasis. You could pick any line from this tune, it's just exceptional songwriting from one of the best to ever do it, the Chief - Noel Gallagher.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Helping as a teenager on Irish newspaper runs down to Tipperary with a great friend of mine who has since passed made me fall in love with The Stone Roses' Sally Cinnamon. It never fails to bring a smile to my face and I associate that song with every great moment I've had in my life.
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can find us on Instagram, Spotify, Facebook and YouTube for all info in regard to the band!
Alan Corr
