Dublin post-punk band formed in 2019
About THUMPER
THUMPER was founded in 2019 as a solo project by Oisín Leahy Furlong, who then formed the band to perform the songs at festivals.They cite Weezer, Pixies, Pavement and The Dandy Warhols as influences. THUMPER have made festival appearances at Reading and Leeds Festival, Electric Picnic, Indiependence, All Together Now, VESTROCK and Haldern Pop. Lead vocalist and main songwriter Oisín Leahy Furlong has also cited Bob Dylan and Neil Young as early influences, along with Nirvana, Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine.
Their first album, Delusions of Grandeur, was released in 2022 and was nominated for the Choice Music Prize.
With a line-up of three guitarists, two drummers and a bass, they combine intense poetic lyrics with a big punky sonic assault to startling effect. Checkout their 2021 performance at the Button Factory in the videos below.
Personnel
Oisín Leahy Furlong (vocals, guitar)Alan Dooley (guitar, backing vocals)
Alex Harvey (guitar, backing vocals)
Dav Campbell (bass, backing vocals)
Stevie D'Arcy (drums)
Benedict Warner-Clayton (drums)
Video
Thumper - Fear of Art | RTÉ
THUMPER, Live at The Button Factory, 2021
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