Villagers

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Formed 2008.

Irish group fronted by Conor J. O'Brien

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Biography

Villagers are an Irish indie folk band fronted by Conor O'Brien. They have performed at several music festivals and toured with Tracy Chapman, Bell X1, Tindersticks and Elbow. They have one EP, titled Hollow Kind (2009). Their debut album Becoming a Jackal was released in 2010 and was shortlisted for both the Mercury Prize and the Choice Music Prize. Their follow-up album, {Awayland}, was released on 14 January 2013, alongside the second single from the album, Nothing Arrived.

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  1. Villagers back in March!

    Mon 12 Nov 2012 14:39 Photo by Rich Gilligan... ATL

  2. Villagers UK and Ireland Tour Headed to Belfast and Dublin

    Fri 14 Sep 2012 12:49 Villagers have confirmed their UK and Ireland tour dates will see them playing the... ATL

BBC Reviews

  1. {Awayland} 2013

    Review of {Awayland}

    Reviewed by Jude Clarke

    A follow-up marking Villagers out as interesting, literate and imaginative storytellers.

  2. Becoming a Jackal 2010

    Review of Becoming a Jackal

    Reviewed by Rich Hanscomb

    The Dubliner’s solo offering exudes an aura of maturity that belies his tender age.

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