Irish alt-rock band Kampala have released their new single, Orangutan. We asked Rob McDonnell of the band the BIG questions . . .
Kampala are a four-piece from Dublin and Kildare and consist of Rob (vocals, guitar), Baz Daly (bass) and Justin Capocci (drums), and Dan Kane (guitar/vocals).
The band say that Orangutan looks "at the state of partisan politics in the world and how our elected leaders regularly fall short of any sort of meaningful leadership and effectively are making the world more a zoo led by the apes every day".
The track is from the band's upcoming debut album, also titled Orangutan, which was self-produced and recorded live at the band's rehearsal room in Ballymount in Dublin.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I've been making original alternative music for over 30 years. It's part of the fabric of my life.
I played shows in Uganda. Twice.
I love my family more than making music. At least 50% of the time.
How would you describe your music?
Our music is alternative rock. It's dark but not too heavy. It's hooky but not poppy. It's stylistically considered but genuine. It's fresh but delivered with experience.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Depeche Mode. Nirvana. Soundgarden. Massive Attack. The Cure. Band Of Skulls. Fontaines D.C. The Strokes.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Guns N' Roses at Slane Castle
What was the first record you ever bought?
Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Here's the Thing by Fontaines D.C.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"Never again is what you swore, The time before" - Policy of Truth by Depeche Mode.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Immortality by Pearl Jam.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Our website.
Alan Corr
