Part of the Dublin music scene for years, Danny is co-curator of A Litany Of Failures compilation series showcasing independent artists from across Ireland. Having gigged in various projects, he’s opened for kindred spirits such as Jeffrey Lewis and Pavement guitarist Spiral Stairs, before the time came to work on his debut solo album. Enlisting the help of Belfast based producer Chris W. Ryan (New Dad, Just Mustard, Robocobra Quartet), the two developed songs with a playful, anything goes approach. Incorporating classical guitar, lapsteel, and melodica, Carroll’s songs have been likened to softer touchstones of indie rock – Wilco, Jonathan Richman, and Lee Hazelwood.
In January 2023, he released his debut solo single ‘Affection’. Hailed as “a compelling re-introduction” (The Last Mixed Tape) and an “idiosyncratic first outing” (Headstuff) the track went on to receive coverage on RTÉ Radio 1 and Hot Press among others.
New single ‘Cheesemonger’, coming out September 8th, sees Carroll wrestling with self-deprecation and sincerity. A love song of sorts, the track sits somewhere between the knowing croon of The Divine Comedy and Father John Misty, before fully committing to unapologetic bombast. The track will be accompanied by a striking, macabre video made by Iarla McKeon (KhakiKid, Big Sleep), and is one of 20 tracks to feature on the recently releases A Litany Of Failures: Volume IV. To celebrate the release, Danny is embarking on an Irish tour, with like-minded counterpart Laurie Shaw. See them perform at Casey’s Wexford (Sept 22nd), Whelan’s Dublin (Sept 23rd), Prim’s Kinsale (Sept 28th), Levis’ Ballydehob (Sept 29th), and Plug’d Cork (Sept 30th).
TOUR DATES:
Friday 22nd September: Casey’s, Wexford (FREE ADMISSION)
https://www.facebook.com/p/Caseys-of-Wexford-100090870870220/
Saturday 23rd September: Whelan’s (Upstairs), Dublin
https://www.whelanslive.com/event/danny-carroll-laurie-shaw/
Thursday 28th September: Prim’s, Kinsale
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/laurie-shaw-danny-carroll-bookd-prims-tickets-695928730567
Friday 29th September: Levis’, Ballydehob
https://leviscornerhouse.com/events/danny-carroll-laurie-shaw/
Saturday 30th September: Plug’d, Cork
