The Strypes

Explosive Irish combo The Strypes release their third album Spitting Image, recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales with producer Ethan Johns (Kings of Leon, Laura Marling, Tom Jones). Every track on the album was rehearsed and recorded with all 4 band members in the studio playing and singing live, Most tracks required only a handful of live takes before everyone was satisfied and it’s this instant rawness and uniquely visceral energy that really defines ‘Spitting Image’ and the band as who they are, as of now.

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paul McCann from Cavan, has been playing in various bands since 1996, including Aine Cahill’s band along with the power pop band The Plan and also the Johnny Cash tribute Get Rhythm. No stranger to the live scene, McCann has performed with Pugwash, The Strypes, Duncan Maitland (Picturehouse) and Nelson Bragg (Brian Wilson Band/Beach Boys), among others.
An extremely talented musician, McCann plays most of the instrumentation on the album, including - Vocals, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Electric Bass, Double Bass, Slide Guitar, Piano, Mellotron, Harmonica, Kazoo and Trumpet! ‘Here Comes The Rapture’ is pure pop rock, with infectious, upbeat melodies and guitar driven hooks throughout.

Find the balance between his sixties obsessions-pop or soul-and his avant-garde desires.