Music
20 Oct 17

Exclusive: First Listen To Penrose's New Single

The band's new single won't be released until 10 November, but they've decided to give Hot Press readers a first listen and first look at their new music video.

Penrose's new single 'Better Man' will be officially launched on 18 November at Whelans. It going to be a busy few months for them - apart from promoting the new song, they'll also be going on a nationwide tour and will support Aslan at Vicar Street this Christmas.
"The song itself is one that is very close to my heart. It was written directly after a long night of being out till all hours and I had a realisation looking at my new born baby girl that I needed to sort myself out and be a better father to her," says band member Darragh Mc Grane
You can watch the new music video here...

Irish indie ensemble Penrose has its roots in a two person act originally started by musician Darragh McGrane in 2015.
The line-up has gradually expanded to a five piece ensemble in 2015 and their pedigree is quickly developing with the band supporting the likes of Aslan, Jack L, The Original Rude Boys, and Paddy Casey on the vibrant Irish live scene.

The line-up sees Caolan Fitzsimons (lead guitar), Mark Bolger (bass), Benji Hayes (Keys) and drummer Donal Bowens complementing McGrane’s lead vocals and guitar.
The band successfully unveiled their debut EP “Live for the Dream” which charted at NO.3 in the Irish charts to a sell-out house of fans & media at The Grand Social on 25 July 2015.
The Band then released there critically acclaimed single MELODY which charted at No. 10 in the Irish charts and was picked up by all Irish national radio stations such as Today FM, FM 104 and RTE, with TV appearances to on RTE's TwoTube, the band then followed this up with yet another sell out show to their fans in Dublin’s own Academy 2 venue.