Love Buzz fill big shoes in Cork’s musical story

Groove Tube with Cian O’Connell

Cork’s musical reputation is long established and well-earned; from the cult status of Cathal Coughlan (Microdisney and the Fatima Mansions), to Simple Kid’s nods to folk, electronica, rock and everything else, the cartoon punk and madness of Sultans of Ping F.C., the Frank and Walters, and – if not for bringing him into the world – the raising and moulding of Rory Gallagher.

It’s a scene full of life, innovation and identity – a perfect balance of passion, ability and not taking yourself too seriously. And all of those ideals are epitomised by the county’s most exciting contemporary three-piece – The Love Buzz.

Having burst into life with last year’s Candy Flip EP, the group’s latest single builds on the energy and enthusiasm of their first release – bouncing around your head until you go back for another listen.

Harp is a punch in the gut for anyone missing live music. Twenty seconds in, as Henry Love’s thunderous drum fill signals the honey-sweet intro’s end, you can close your eyes and convince yourself you’re swarmed in a sweatbox of a venue – likely Cyprus Avenue or Fred Zeppelin’s – attending a gig that could be talked about for years.

“Overall, not being able to gig has given us a unique opportunity to get our heads stuck into writing,” bass player Aidan Lynch insists.

“We’ve worked on a few songs that we’re happy with and we’re very excited to get them out there… Harp being the first of them and we’re delighted with the reception… I think we learned to broaden our style.

For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.

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