Aloha The Mighty Atomics!
Straight out of a hotbed somewhere between Pulp Fiction, quiffs and a mouldy oul garage, this is The Mighty Atomics.
This youthful trio consisting of Nick, Conor, and Maurice, are old-style rockabilly, garage, surf, and basic 4 beat rock and roll. Basically what happened when Elvis left the building. Or maybe Carl Wilson. I'm not sure.
They played a fecking stormer of a first song, with rockin' drum breaks and catchy riffs. As Stace said, it's the kind of music you put on while driving, and rock out to, hands off the wheel, Chuck Berry style. I, personally, would have a red Mustang and a peroxide bitch by my side just to do it justice.
The lead (and only) guitar mostly drives the songs; the bass seems to be going somewhere completely different all together, but happily brought together at the rear by the (sparkly!) drums. These guys have to be seen to be believed. And danced to with winklepickers.
The skill that the band have with their respective instruments is great, and it's quite astounding how tight they sound considering a Mighty Atomic age of almost one. They are also as cute as buttons, but I fear one may be arrested, as the average band age looks to be about 12, but I was assured it was 22.
It was with great regret that I missed their gig in the King Kong Club in Whelans on Tuesday, but fear not, citizens, you can catch them again soon around the country. Check out ze myspace:
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