Brother and sister duo, Cars Love Girls for Monroe’s gig

Date Published: 21-Jun-2012

Cars Love Girls play Monroe’s Live on Saturday, June 30. The band features brother and sister Bres (guitars, vocals) and Orla (vocals), who first worked together for many years as part of the Republic of Loose, knocking out two top ten albums in the process.

 As a founding member of the Loose, Bres co-wrote some of the band’s hit singles (You Know It, Comeback Girl, The Steady Song and I Like Music).

Orla joined as a female vocalist in 2006, while also working behind the scenes in the music industry. They toured together extensively in Europe and the U.S, even landing a supporting slot with U2 on their 360 tour in Croke Park, Ireland.

After their career with the Republic of Loose, Bres and Orla put their musical touch to work on an independent project. Combining their shared love of retro R’n’B and pop, the duo’s sound developed from a vast array of influences including Prince, Prefab Sprout, Hall & Oates, The Time and Steely Dan.

The product of their efforts has resulted in their breakthrough debut album, Skip School, which is a delicious contemporary bite of old school R’n’B.

The 10-track collection was recorded and mixed in Dublin with Phil Hayes (Bell X1, Delorentos), and final touches provided by one of the most prominent names in mastering Bernie Grundman (Carol King’s Tapestry, Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Prince’s Purple Rain).

Cars Love Girls are a duo to watch this year. Doors for their Monroe’s show are at 9pm, tickets €10.