After making waves with their critically acclaimed debut Dry Goods in 2021, followed by their Seaglass EP in 2022, Irish electronic duo HousePlants, the collaborative project of Bell X1 frontman Paul Noonan and producer Daithí, are set to release their highly anticipated second album, Half Known Things, Friday 18th October.
HousePlants have built a reputation for their electrifying live performances, from festivals like All Together Now and Beyond the Pale, to opening slots for legends such as Chic and Leftfield. Their unique combination of energetic rhythms and heart-on-sleeve storytelling has earned them a loyal following. With Half Known Things, the band promises to deliver more of the vibrant, feel-good energy that has become their hallmark, while venturing deeper into sonic experimentation and live band dynamics.
Paul Noonan reflects on the evolution from their debut: “This album was very much informed by playing shows with the first one, feeling what was connecting and creating those euphoric collective moments. With Dry Goods, we were sending each other parts from our respective bunkers. This time, we had the luxury of being in the same room for some of it and making decisions in the moment. Every decision, we asked, ‘Will it make the people move?’”
The result is an album full of heart, heat, and groove, with distorted textures and vibrant beats driving the music forward. From the album opener “In The Right Light” to the seven-minute opus “No Pushover,” Half Known Things pulses with life, capturing the raw, raucous energy of their live performances.
Daithí shares his journey throughout the making of the album:
“Half Known Things feels alive in a way I’ve never experienced before – we’ve tried to capture the wild energy of our live shows and bottle it into these nine tracks. It’s music that’s messy, human, and alive, which to me is the heart of what HousePlants is all about.”
Standout tracks include “Swimming Pool,” an upbeat anthem that captures the messy joy of life, and “My Love My Umbrella,” a haunting ballad that draws inspiration from Irish writer John McGahern’s works. From start to finish, Half Known Things offers a sonic experience that is simultaneously introspective and celebratory, inviting listeners to lose themselves in the music, and most importantly, have fun.
Half Known Things will be available on all major streaming platforms October 18th.
‘No Pushover’ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uf3p3MVvTs
‘Every Flower is a Field’ Video: https://youtu.be/QYweV581WHg?si=M2viuAY7fUNtgzCH
HousePlants will also embark on a series of live shows to support the album’s release, bringing their immense energy to stages across Ireland.
LIVE DATES
27 Dec – Galway, Roisin Dubh
28 Dec – Cork, Cyprus Ave
11 Jan – Limerick, Dolan’s Warehouse
31 Jan – Dublin, Button Factory
Tickets on sale 4th October: https://www.houseplants.band/live
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