Over the course of Oisin Mods debut album, Honeycomb, wistful melodies crash over a warm analogue tumble of music where not a note is misplaced. Produced by Bill Ryder Jones, there’s shades of Elliott Smith, solo Lennon and Mazzy Star in its warm textures. Across the records ten songs, hushed, intimate vocals tell tales of melancholy, heartbreak and reflection in a way that feel like he’s sat down to talk to you, and you alone.
“A unique new force… The intimate atmosphere Oisin has conjured up on Honeycomb is compelling –
signalling the arrival of a promising new voice in Irish music” Hot Press
“There’s an other-worldliness throughout all of Oisin Mod’s assured, confident debut…
An album filled with neat melodies and a mazy, downbeat charm” Daily Mirror
“A delicate debut album… The title track and Lavender suggest a more experienced
musician than one taking his first solo steps” **** Daily Express
“A warm and layered sonic puzzle which continues to reveal itself after an initial dive, Honeycomb is the sound of a fascinating artist finding their voice”. HeadStuff
“The album was produced by Bill Ryder-Jones and lives on a similar drizzle-blown island of melancholia to
much of the former Coral guitarist’s work. If you’re a fan of Bill, or Elliott Smith, you should dig.” The New Cue
“Echoes of Neil Young, Mazzy Star and Noel Gallagher… Mod’s hushed delivery [and] stripped back
arrangements give the record an intimate low-key feel,” The Big Issue