Hot Press are delighted to premiere the riveting debut single from alternative rock band SOMEFINN, titled 'Starlet's Dream'.

SOMEFINN saw their origins form from the ashes of The Flaws, with Paul Finn taking up an offer from Shane Clarke to tour as guitarist with his band Elephant. During this two-year period, Finn built a studio in his hometown of Killanny, Monaghan. There, he began writing and recording what would become SOMEFINN’s debut album, …Tsk, Tsk….

The band’s line-up was completed when an accomplished roster of multi-genre veterans came onboard. David Marron (Sanzkrit, Derek Ryan), Paul Markey (Sanzkrit), Paul Carolan (Finnian) and Darren Finn - Paul’s brother - utilise their many talents on guitars, bass, drums and keyboards respectively.

SOMEFINN’s influences and inspirations include David Bowie, the Strokes, Chet Baker, Madlib, as well as Irish contemporaries such as Just Mustard, Elephant and Ham Sandwich.

‘Starlet’s Dream’ is the first single to be released from SOMEFINN’s debut album, …Tsk, Tsk…, which was recorded in A/B Studios, Monaghan, with additional recording in Black Mountain Recording Studios, Dundalk. It was mixed by Paul Finn and Darren Clarke of Ham Sandwich. Fergal Davis (Muse, Sinéad O’Connor) mastered the highly-anticipated project.

“Being strong in yourself shouldn’t be seen as a weakness," says Paul Finn about the outfit's debut track.

“It’s about self-doubt in the face of a critical, and cynical world. And about how understanding our weaknesses becomes a strength. It’s also for anyone who’s been down. Or up.”

Attention to detail is laced throughout the band’s vibrant alternative rock offering. Finn's gripping delivery takes place against a frenetic and exhilarating landscape, with raucous drums and guitars blazing a trail amidst cleverly subtle keys and ambient voices. A rollercoaster bassline serves as lifeblood for the track, with a vocal performance reminiscent of Chris Cornell, Julian Casablancas, and Thom Yorke

Listen to the enigmatic 'Starlet's Dream' below: