Limerick alt-trad band The Labourers have released their new single, One Long Goodbye. We asked Conor Bogue of the band the BIG questions . . .
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The Labourers are Conor, Michael Hickey, Dylan O’Shea and Euan Hickey and their previous releases include Maggie, Son and Bittersweet.
They have performed at Tradfest, Body and Soul, Electric Picnic and All Together Now and played support to Aslan, Dug, Highstool Prophets, Brògeal, and Ispíní na hÉireann .
Speaking about One Long Goodbye, they say, “This song is a real departure for The Labourers, moving into songs with more complicated arrangements drawing on their heritage of Irish traditional music fusing it with more rock elements coupled with emotional lyrics.
“One Long Goodbye is a sonic progression for the band paving the way for future projects.”
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Ambitious, genuine, loud.
How would you describe your music?
It consistently wonders between traditional Irish and punk.
Who are your musical inspirations?
The Pogues, The Dubliners, Kings Of Leon, Biffy Clyro.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
For me it was Tenacious D in 3Arena when I was 15, It was the Rise of the Fenix tour. Whatever gig I was at after that, I was disappointed it never had the same outlandishness as the D had
What was the first record you ever bought?
El Camino – The Black Keys.
What’s your favourite song right now?
John’s Song – Aaron Rowe.
Favourite lyric of all time?
“Then they’ll take you to Cloughprior and shove you in the ground, But you’ll stick your head back out and shout ‘We’ll have another round’ – The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn by The Pogues.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Hungry Heart – Bruce Springsteen.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Spotify, Apple, Instagram, TikTok.
Alan Corr