Funeral Suits were an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin.[1]

History edit

Funeral Suits began in 2007. All of the band members lived in the same area in Dublin, and were introduced to each other either online or through mutual friends.[2] They released numerous EPs before releasing their debut full-length album in 2012 titled Lily of the Valley.[3][4] Four years later, Funeral Suits released their second and final full-length album titled Islands Apart.[5] In April 2011, Funeral Suits were featured as The Guardian's "New Band of the Week".[6]

Band members edit

  • Brian James – vocal, guitar, synth (2008–2016)[6]
  • Mik McKeogh – guitar, bass, synth (2007–2016)[6]
  • Greg McCarthy – drums (2008–2016)[6]
  • Darragh Grant – bass, synth, guitar (2011–2016)

Discography edit

Albums

References edit

  1. ^ "Funeral Suits: "We Only Attack Ourselves" Video". Vice. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  2. ^ Holio, Sean. "Interview - Funeral Suits + Music Video". Cool Try. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Track Of The Day // Funeral Suits - All Those Friendly People". Gold Flake Paint. 24 February 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  4. ^ Hunt, El (3 June 2012). "Funeral Suits - Lily Of The Valley". DIY. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  5. ^ Byrne, Niall. "Eight great under-appreciated Irish albums of 2016". The Irish Times. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  6. ^ a b c d Lester, Paul (28 April 2011). "Funeral Suits (No 1,013)". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 May 2018.