Kilkenny band The Donnys have released their new single, The Mailing List. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
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This is the band's first single since their 2024’s album Get Active and they say the theme of "keeping it local" is reflected in the artwork, which is based on a two pence Irish stamp.
A short promo video for the track uses clips from a 1975 news report, featuring West Cork postman Mike Sheehan, who, at the time, still completed his 30-mile delivery route by bicycle, despite his two colleagues having switched to motorbike and motorcar.
The Donnys, Pants on Fire, and Yurmah play Sin é in Dublin on Friday, 21 February.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
We're all from Kilkenny. We once played a show at a mansion in 2023. We have a new single coming out on Valentines Day!
How would you describe your music?
Ethan: Good old classic rock and roll with a futurist twist.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Eoghan: Jimi Hendrix and The Experience, Led Zeppelin, Ty Segall and The Oh Sees.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Drenno: Rod Stewart in the 3Arena. His voice was a bit croaky but he had a fantastic band.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Oisin: Master Of Puppets by Metallica.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Oisin: portal. (indecisive.) by Monotypes.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Niall: "My baby fits me like a flesh tuxedo, I'd like to sink her with my pink torpedo" - Spinal Tap.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Oisin: Over the Hills And Far Away (Live At Madison Square Garden) by Led Zeppelin.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Instagram @thedonnysband, on Spotify and our website.
Alan Corr
