Anamoe Drive
Anamoe Drive is the solo moniker of songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Oisín Leahy Furlong.
Fresh off the heels of the first track “Goodbye & Goodluck” garnering attention for its distinct brand of lo-fi indie meets alt folk, Anamoe Drive has just announced the debut album "Breakfast in Bed" due March 8th 2024 on Faction Records. This news also comes with the announcement of the single “Procrastination” dropping on Feb 22nd, and a string of Irish dates on sale now.
Anamoe Drive's musical evolution, guided by producer Rian Trench (known for his work with Saint Sister, J. Colleran, Gnod), showcases experimentation and spontaneous first takes peppered over a bedrock of airtight pop songwriting and arrangements as indebted to Daniel Johnston as they are to The Beatles. The result is a sonic tapestry that captures a confidence and authenticity that is offset by lyrical themes of vulnerability and heartbreak.
The “Breakfast in Bed” LP due March 8th is a breakup album told in 3 parts. The non-linear narrative flits between the throes of heartbreak to the bliss of new love, from the depths of loneliness, to the slow dissipating of these feelings in the rearview mirror. The album’s title reflects different meanings depending on which song you view it through - from a kind gesture, to a lonely act, to the masticating of these themes in solitude. It also doubles as the place where most of these songs were written - perched on a bed, the morning after the night before, recapping these events in song.
With influences ranging from Big Thief to Thom Yorke, Phoebe Bridgers to Mount Eerie, or Sparklehorse to Bright Eyes, Anamoe Drive brings a fresh perspective to indie folk, and Breakfast in Bed is a testament to the artist's ability to craft emotionally charged, introspective songs that leave a lasting impact.
LIVE DATES:
March 9th – Workmans Club, Dublin
March 14th – Roisin Dubh (Upstairs), Galway
March 15th – Dolans, Limerick
The Microphones - The Moon
I discovered Phil Elverum's music a long time ago, but in a lot of ways his widescreen approach to a lo-fi aesthetic would influence almost all of the music I have made since.
Lou Reed - Perfect Day
A perfect song, perhaps my favourite ever. The childlike melody and lyrics do a great job of obfuscating a much deeper emotion - something I was blissfully unaware of when I discovered it on my parents' compilation CD of The Best Romantic Songs of All Time.
Adrianne Lenker - Symbol
A more recent one. I was a passive fan of Big Thief and the extended Lenker universe, but when I heard this song I knew it was the work of one of the contemporary songwriting greats. All of her records since have proved this.
Daniel Johnston - Some Things Last a Long Time
I was (and am) a very self conscious person, eternally embarrassed of not meeting some imaginary standard. Discovering DJ's music was like a lightning bolt that suddenly empowered me to throw off the shackles of comparison, and begin to believe that truly anyone was capable of making great, important and moving work.
Elliott Smith - Happiness
My intro to Elliott's music was actually through the later studio records, which were only a few years old at the time. I distinctly remember Waltz 2 being included on a mix CD that my girlfriend made for me when we were 14 and it blew me away. These days I mostly listen to the earlier home recorded albums, but I still love records like Figure 8 (which this song is off).
Radiohead - Motion Picture Soundtrack
Another teenage cut, pretty self explanatory. KID A has always been my favourite Radiohead, and this song still fucks me up.
Jeffrey Lewis - Chelsea Hotel Oral Sex Song
A song can be anything, but it should feel like this as often as possible. Two chords and a unique voice. Perfect.
Fionn Regan - Hunter's Map
One of Ireland's big underrated gems. I was a big FR 'stan' as the kids would say these days. Still am, but back in the early days his songs were so chock full of oblique imagery and airtight autofiction that it had me hooked, and was all the fuel I needed to embark on my own burgeoning songwriting journey.
Eels - It's A Motherfucker
The album Daisies of the Galaxy was one of my first ever Favourite Albums, and it still is to this day. Mark 'E' Everett is the king of the childlike facade, and this album will surprise you over and over with mini heartbreaks and gut punches. This song being a prime example.
Nirvana - Dumb
Ever heard of them?
