In a feature interview with RTÉ, Dublin alternative rock band SWELTR discussed the release of their new single, Hideaway, and detailed plans for their upcoming music.
The two-piece group consists of guitarist and vocalist Tony Keyes and drummer Noel Dempsey. The duo originally formed in the Finglas area of Dublin in 2022, releasing a string of singles and playing numerous local gigs before dropping their latest track.
Keyes and Dempsey are working toward releasing their debut four-track EP in early 2027. The band described their sound as loud, heavy, and thumpy.
“SWELTR is a heavy alternative rock two-piece,” Keyes told RTÉ. “Loud and thumpy. We’ve spent the last four years experimenting with different sounds and techniques to make our music sound as big as possible.”
Dempsey draws inspiration from diverse percussionists
Dempsey draws inspiration from a diverse group of percussionists with distinct styles and feels. His influences range from Karen Carpenter and Meg White to Dave Grohl, Phil Collins, and Brian Downey of Thin Lizzy.
“My musical influences are a bit all over the place!” Dempsey told RTÉ.
Keyes recalled attending his first concert as a teenager. He saw Kasabian perform at Marlay Park in 2011, noting that technical issues experienced by Noel Gallagher made the event memorable.
Dempsey shared his own early music discovery, recalling a 2005 rock compilation CD titled Supercharged. The record featured emo and alternative acts like My Chemical Romance, Good Charlotte, blink-182, and Sum 41.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did SWELTR form and where are they based?
Tony Keyes and Noel Dempsey formed the band in 2022 in the Finglas area of Dublin.
When will the band release their debut EP?
SWELTR plans to release their debut four-track EP in early 2027.
Where can listeners find the new single Hideaway?
Listeners can find the single on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms, as well as through the band’s social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
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