Throwing Shapes have released their self-titled debut album. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
The band are a new collaborative project from Irish multi-instrumentalists Méabh McKenna, Ross Chaney and Gareth Quinn Redmond.
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With previous album credits and live contributions for the likes of John Francis Flynn, Villagers, Aoife Nessa Frances, Ye Vagabonds and Maija Sofia between them, the trio first met in 2023 and quickly bonded over a shared desire to create instrumental electronic music in a collaborative setting.
How would you describe your music?
Our music is led by the striking timbre of the Irish wire strung harp which blends with electronic synthesis and percussion. The result is an immersive soundscape that feels rooted yet experiential.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Daniel Lanois, FKA Twigs, Oneohtrix Point Never, Broadcast, Fennesz, Jason Molina, Mark Hollis, Satoshi Ashikawa.
What was your first gig you ever went to?
This hasn't aged well but managed to go to the Witnness festival in 2001 as a mere sprog, at the time Muse’s Origin of Symmetry was my favourite album. LOL.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Also hasn’t aged very well, but Secret Smile single by Semisonic. Pretty cool.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Air - Cherry Blossom Girl.
Favourite Lyric of all time?
"I took my lucky break and broke it in two" - Daniel Johnston’s Worried Shoes via Paul McCartney’s Too Many People.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Loophole here, it would be the original 1988 CD version of Prince’s Lovesexy.
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can buy our album on Bandcamp and over on our Instagram @throwingshapes__.
Alan Corr
