Pearly
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+353 876746054
+49 1525 8599598
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Biography
On early Pearly demos you can always hear the sound of crows roosting for the night. Why? Well, in 2016 Saramai Leech and Cormac O’Keeffe were looking for a place to call home. They settled on an out-of-the-way cottage on a large estate a few miles out from their home town in Meath, Ireland. They made a studio in their kitchen and when they left the door open the peahens and chickens would curiously make their way inside. During these years in the ‘middle of nowhere’ with feathered creatures and tall old trees, Pearly was born. Vocal harmonies, synths, strangely tuned and detuned reverberant guitars abound in a vast yet minimal sound.
They drove to Berlin in the Winter, with a batch of songs and their instruments and records packed into a van. Finding an apartment and a studio in close proximity they hit a purple patch of writing and gigging. The vibrant city and people found it’s way into their sound and performances. Sharing stages with Hilary Woods, Steve Gunn, Half Waif, Conor O’Brien and being selected for the Irish Music Week industry showcase both last year and this year, they played over 50 shows including a showcase at the Irish Embassy in Berlin. This journey led them to acclaimed producer Julie McLarnon (Jeffery Lewis/Lankum/The Vaselines/Bridget Mae Power) with whom they recorded earlier this year.
Double A-Side “Chain of Coral / Feelings of Plenty” marks the first release from Pearly. The songs are intense, emotional and at times euphoric. There are guest appearances on “Chain of Coral” from A.S. Fanning on bass and O’Emperor’s, Brendan Fennessy on drums. “Feelings of Plenty” is captured in a one-take live recording and is minimal in it’s production with one electric guitar and two voices. Feelings of Plenty was mixed by Julie and “Chain of Coral” was mixed by A.S. Fanning in a basement studio in East Berlin which once served as a Stasi HQ, before the wall came down.
Chain of Coral/ Feelings of Plenty comes out October 4th 2019 on Greenbay Records. They have plans to release two more singles in the coming months and a 10” vinyl release will be available from February 7th 2020.
Press/Media
‘When I saw them, I heard traces of Mazzy Star and Low — if this was dream-pop, it had been weathered through the world-weariness of slowcore….’ – Ryan Leas, Stereogum, 1/10/19 – https://www.stereogum.com/2058708/pearly-chain-of-coral-feelings-of-plenty/premiere/
‘…Delivering soothing and dreamy alt-pop, they turned their setting temporarily into a David Lynch movie… singer Saramai Leech’s smoky voice coupled with the band’s floaty and delicate keyboard and guitar driven melodies created a dream-like feeling – beautiful but haunting – recalling Angelo Badalamenti’s work…’ – Hot Press Magazine #HWCH18 review
https://www.hotpress.com/music/hard-working-class-heroes-saturday-night-review-22758026
https://thethinair.net/2019/10/a-sense-of-wonder-in-the-particular-an-interview-with-pearly/
https://www.thebirn.com/ryans-prime-slices-10-20-10-26-pearly-big-search/
https://sonofmarketing.com/2019/10/10/pearlychainofcoral/
http://heavenisanincubator.blogspot.com/2019/10/pearly-chain-of-coral.html
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Tour Dates
previous shows
Thurs 14th Nov – Kallasch&, Berlin
Sat 26th Oct – Madame Claude’s, Berlin
Fri 4th Oct – The Grand Social, Ireland Music Week, Dublin
Wed 18th Sept – Ä Bar, Berlin
Sat 24th Aug – Heimlich Treu Hoffest, Mitte, Berlin
Sun 20th July – Wilma, Wedding, Berlin
Fri 21st June – Fête De La Musique Berlin @ Kallasch&, Berlin
Sat Dec 22nd – Haus Concert, Berlin
Thurs Dec 6th – Junction Bar, Berlin
Fri Nov 30th – Loophole, Berlin
Wed Nov 28th – The Irish Embassy Berlin New Creatives Showcase
Sat Nov 24th – Haus Concert, Berlin
Sat Nov 17th – Madame Claude’s, Berlin
Sat Sept 29th – Hard Working Class Heroes Showcase, The Workman’s Club, Dublin
Fri Sept 28th – opening for Half Waif, Whelan’s, Dublin (Aiken Promotions)
Sat Sept 21st – Culture Night, Open Door Sessions, Bailieborough, Ire
Fri September 14th – opening for Hilary Woods, The Sugar Club, Dublin (Aiken Promotions)
Sat August 11th – House Concert, Berlin
Sat July 21st – Prachtwerk, Berlin
Sat July 14th – Madame Claude’s, Berlin
Fri June 22nd – Craw Alternative Irish Festival, Berlin
June 11th – Home Bar, Berlin
May 13th – Kindle Stuben, Berlin
May 7th – Drogheda Arts Festival, Irel
May 3rd – Oblomovs, Berlin
May 2nd – Kallasch&, Berlin
May 1st – Bar Bobu, Berlin
April 8th – Herr Lindeman’s – Sunday Sessions, Berlin
April 7th – Bei Ruth, Bang On Birthday Party, Berlin
March 30th – The Muso Next Door, Berlin
March 29th – Kallasch& Open Stage, Berlin
March 28th – Prachtwerk Open Stage, Berlin
March 8th – Madame Claudes, Berlin
February 12th – Home Bar, Berlin
February 8th – Artliners, Berlin
February 7th – Pratchwerk Open Stage
January 11th – Kugelbahn, Berlin
January 10th – Ä Bar, Berlin
January 9th – Madame Claude’s, Berlin
December 29th – The Co Club, Old Castle, Meath
October 18th – I heart Elliott Smyth, Whelans, Dublin
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