Alias Empire Explained

Alias Empire
Alias:Dry County
Origin:Dublin, Ireland
Genre:Electronic, alternative rock
Years Active:–present
Current Members:Kevin Littlewood
Stuart Flood
Phil Porter

Alias Empire are an Irish alternative electronic band based in Dublin.Formed in 2002, the band consists of Kevin Littlewood, Phil Porter and Stuart Flood. The band originally formed under the name Dry County, changing their name in 2008.[1]

Alias Empire have released three studio albums: Unexpected Falls (2007), Safety In Numbers (2013) and "Focus" (2015)

History

2004–2007: Unexpected Falls

The band recorded Unexpected Falls in various houses around Ireland.[2] The album was a critical success[3] [4] and earned the band a Choice Music Prize nomination in January 2008.[5] The subsequent tour culminated with Dry County headlining the IMRO stage at Ireland's Oxegen festival in 2008.[6] The band announced at a farewell show in Whelan's, Dublin, that they would be changing their name to Alias Empire.

2013 – present: Safety In Numbers

Safety In Numbers was released on 12 April 2013, and received positive reviews.[7] [8] [9] [10]

Style and influences

Alias Empire are known for their captivating audio-visual live performances,[11] [12] which have been referred to as "one of the most powerful shows in current Irish music".[13] Their live shows have been known to incorporate both live and programmed percussion, extensive use of synthesisers and visuals.

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Murphy. Lauren. The Empire Strike Back. The Irish Times.
  2. Web site: Dry County - 2007 Choice Music Award nominee. Cluas.com.
  3. Web site: Unexpected Falls. Hotpress.
  4. Web site: McGinley. Sheena. Dry County - Unexpected Falls. Entertainment.ie.
  5. Web site: Choice Music Prize Shortlist Announced. RTÉ.
  6. Web site: Udell. Phil. Oxegen 08 – The Blizzards, Delorentos, Fight Like Apes, Dry County, ROL, The Pogues. 14 April 2013.
  7. Web site: Byrne . Leon . Alias Empire - Safety In Numbers Review . https://archive.today/20130629223901/http://musicreviewunsigned.com/2013/04/11/alias-empire-safety-in-numbers/ . dead . 2013-06-29 . 14 April 2013.
  8. Web site: McFee. Edwin. Alias Empire: Safety In Numbers Review. Hotpress.
  9. Web site: Hegarty . Dan . Albums of the Week – Alias Empire & William Adamson . RTÉ . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131102044905/http://www.rte.ie/2fm/dan-hegarty-the-alternative/programmes/2013/0410/380656-dan-hegarty-the-alternative-wednesday-10-april-2013/?clipid=1047630 . 2 November 2013 .
  10. Web site: O'Malley . Gareth . Alias Empire // Safety in Numbers . https://archive.today/20130629100736/http://greenwhitegoldsounds.com/alias-empire-safety-in-numbers/ . dead . 2013-06-29 . Green White & Gold Sounds .
  11. Web site: DEATH VIA SATELLITE Fri 29th May w/ ALIAS EMPIRE / HOUSE OF DOLLS / BELLAJANE. Thumped.com.
  12. Web site: Alias Empire Live in Dublin. cluas.com.
  13. Web site: Murphy . Paddy . Live Review: Dry County at ClubAC30 Whelans . https://archive.today/20130702090215/http://www.drop-d.ie/legacy-1462/1805 . dead . 2013-07-02 .

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