Wicklow artist called PELLT (Muireann McDermott Long) has released her debut solo single, Worry On Your Mind. we asked her the BIG questions . . .
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Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I am passionate about nature and our connection with the land (mostly through picking food!), I am a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I love to be in bodies of water.
How would you describe your music?
My music could be described as a grungy outpouring of pop rock.
Who are your musical inspirations?
I love Bessie Smith and Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crowe, Susan Tedeschi, Steve Marriot, Sinéad O'Connor. Nina Simone inspires me with her struggle and her rage, Chris Robinson's voice!! Doyle Bramhall II, Alice Russell, and so many more . . .
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Apart from gigs with my folks, the first gig I ever went to was to see Avril Lavigne at the 3Arena!
What was the first record you ever bought?
It was Stripped by Christina Aguilera .
What's your favourite song right now?
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Strange Girl by Laura Marling.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Phew, toughie! I love "Why can I not go out and climb a tree?" by Daniel Norgren which is also the title of the song.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Don't Let Me Down - The Beatles.
Where can people find your music/more information?
@pelltband on Instagram, PELLT on Facebook - here's the link to where the single can be streamed on all platforms - that link is in my Facebook and Instagram bio too - no website as of yet!
Alan Corr
