Off the back of their last single CHOO CHOO, Fizzy Orange have unveiled their debut EP, ‘Fizzy Orange In Mono, ‘ which is an astounding record. Made up of six tracks, including three of which are previous singles, the EP offers a glimpse into the talent of this six-piece Dublin-based band. It is packed with fuzzy guitars, swinging rhythms, and a retro feel that is as infectious as captivating.
Discussing the record, the band explains:
“We love all things simple, self-aware, and slightly 60’s.
There’s a lot of smoke and mirrors between an independent band that are self-releasing and reaching people. A lot of slow process’ and time commitments. Without any external helping hands or deep pockets to push things forward our best practice has always been DIY.
For our debut EP we decided to commit to a couple of classic techniques in writing and recording. We went down the country for a writing session in co. Leitrim and then straight back to Sonic Studio’s in Dublin. We worked with engineer Iain Faulkner who convinced us to commit everything to MONO. We were sold on just committing an entire recording session to the classic direct sound, most of our references were Beatles/Beach Boys anyway. We used all outboard analog gear, did reference mixing on the studio desk and just committed from the get go. No going back now! It was co-mixed and mastered by Karl Barnes (Loom Sound Studios).
It doesn’t always work, when recording fast and often on listening back you can become very critical of yourself. But when you look around and your bandmates are the same people from school days spent jamming in a shed in 2016 it’s easier to convince each other to keep on keeping on. We still get back to that shed now and have conjured up our best tunes. Maybe something in the walls, the smiles or the faces wearing them.
Fizzy Orange In Mono is an ode to DIY Dublin City Soul music!”
Boasting an analogue-only amalgamation of ’60s songwriting, ‘70s studio techniques and the ‘80s home recording revolution, Fizzy Orange have become a consistent sell-out act at home in Ireland. Playing at esteemed venues and festivals across the UK and Ireland, including a recent London headliner at Two Palms, Hackney. Grassroots, independent, fiercely up-and-coming. Fizzy Orange are bringing Dublin City Soul with them wherever they go!
You can catch Fizzy Orange at Bush Hall, Shepherds Bush on May 4th.
