Alias Empire are an Irish alternative electronic band based in Dublin. Formed in 2002, the band consists of Kevin Littlewood, Phil Porter and Stuart Flood. The band originally formed under the name Dry County, changing their name in 2008.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Dry County |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Electronic, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Members | Kevin Littlewood Stuart Flood Phil Porter |
| Website | www |
Alias Empire have released three studio albums: Unexpected Falls (2007), Safety In Numbers (2013) and "Focus" (2015)
History
edit2004–2007: Unexpected Falls
editThe band recorded Unexpected Falls in various houses around Ireland.[2] The album was a critical success[3][4] and earned the band a Choice Music Prize nomination in January 2008.[5] The subsequent tour culminated with Dry County headlining the IMRO stage at Ireland's Oxegen festival in 2008.[6] The band announced at a farewell show in Whelan's, Dublin, that they would be changing their name to Alias Empire.
2013 – present: Safety In Numbers
editSafety In Numbers was released on 12 April 2013, and received positive reviews.[7][8][9][10]
Style and influences
editAlias Empire are known for their captivating audio-visual live performances,[11][12] which have been referred to as "one of the most powerful shows in current Irish music".[13] Their live shows have been known to incorporate both live and programmed percussion, extensive use of synthesisers and visuals.
Discography
edit- Bury Your Head EP (2002)
- Nothing Stays In Place EP (2004)
- Unexpected Falls (2007)
- Safety In Numbers (2013)
- Focus (2015)
References
edit- ^ Murphy, Lauren. "The Empire Strike Back". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Dry County - 2007 Choice Music Award nominee". Cluas.com.
- ^ "Unexpected Falls". Hotpress.
- ^ McGinley, Sheena. "Dry County - Unexpected Falls". Entertainment.ie.
- ^ "Choice Music Prize Shortlist Announced". RTÉ.
- ^ Udell, Phil. "Oxegen 08 – The Blizzards, Delorentos, Fight Like Apes, Dry County, ROL, The Pogues". Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- ^ Byrne, Leon. "Alias Empire - Safety In Numbers Review". Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- ^ McFee, Edwin. "Alias Empire: Safety In Numbers Review". Hotpress.
- ^ Hegarty, Dan. "Albums of the Week – Alias Empire & William Adamson". RTÉ. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013.
- ^ O'Malley, Gareth. "Alias Empire // Safety in Numbers". Green White & Gold Sounds. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013.
- ^ "DEATH VIA SATELLITE Fri 29th May w/ ALIAS EMPIRE / HOUSE OF DOLLS / BELLAJANE". Thumped.com.
- ^ "Alias Empire Live in Dublin". cluas.com.
- ^ Murphy, Paddy. "Live Review: Dry County at ClubAC30 Whelans". Archived from the original on 2 July 2013.