King HeSheMe

Truly great rock bands are only as good as their singers. While some may mistakenly think that a nice, chunky riff is enough to ensure ascension up the ladder of success, more often than not it’s a unique vocal tone that separates you from the rest of the herd. Wicklow’s More Tiny Giants have one such performer in their ranks: Paul Finan’s pipes call to mind Black Francis as he preaches his sermons of insanity with an intense and compelling passion (check ‘Mr Universe,’ and ‘Hocus Pocus’ for evidence). The band themselves are no slouches either and employ trombones, mandolins, violins and more to flesh out their ragged brand of rock ‘n’ roll, making this imaginative and ambitious debut a thoroughly enjoyable affair.