“Tony Wilson once remarked upon seeing Joy Divison live at a battle on the bands in 1978 that “every other band wanted to be on stage, Joy Divison were there because they had no fucking choice”. The same can be said for The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots And All; it exists because New Pagans had to make it. Everything here needs to be expressed.”
- The Last Mixed Tape 10/10
“...not only a good debut album but also an important one.” - KKKK Kerrang!
“...full of noisy, catchy indie rock with sticky pop-punk melodies and a biting punk-rock edge that never sounds anything less than urgent.” - Stereogum *Album of the Week*
“...a rich, gothic tapestry of intelligent, indie-rock energy.” - XS Noise 8/10
Acclaimed Belfast band New Pagans have released their critically acclaimed debut album The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All, via Big Scary Monsters.
Throughout their debut album, New Pagans use their creative influence to challenge past and present issues surrounding relationships, equality, history, and gender, all wrapped up in their alternative, post-punk, indie rock style.
Despite the global crisis, 2020 proved to be a breakout year for New Pagans. They first started turning heads in the spring with the release of their Glacial Erratic EP, which features the tracks ‘It’s Darker’, ‘Charlie Has The Face Of A Saint’ and ‘Admire’. The EP saw the band receive acclaim from the likes of The Line Of Best Fit, Kerrang, Louder, Clash and more.
And in addition to Steve Lamacq’s continued support for the new single, the band have also received regular plays from BBC 6 Music and Radio 1 by the likes of Chris Hawkins, Daniel P Carter, Phil Taggart, Huw Stephens and Jack Saunders as well as John Kennedy at Radio X, BBC Introducing, Kerrang Radio, Amazing Radio and more.
New Pagans then closed the year by winning the award ‘Best Live Act’ at the NI Music Prize 2020 cementing them as one of the most exciting and interesting rising acts, both sonically and visually.
Members:
Conor McAuley- Drums
Lyndsey McDougall - Vocals
Cahir O'Doherty - Guitar/Vocals
Claire Miskimmin - Bass
Allan McGreevy - Guitar
For more info:
https://www.newpagans.com/
