In episode 177 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to award-winning Dublin singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and playwright Conor O'Brien of Villagers about the new album. That golden era.
Exquisite new album unfolds Conor O'BrienHis signature melodic style, his gift for simultaneously vivid and subtle arrangements and lyrics express his hopes, fears and dreams in richly absorbing poetry. That golden time takes its name from the fifth track, which also serves as the album's lead single.
In this interview, Conor discusses the writing and recording of That golden time. He also looks back Villagers previous albums, earning a Ivor Novello Awardfavorite songs and much more. Listen to Episode #177 of The XS Noize Podcast with Conor O'Brien – BELOW:
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Villagers' tour kicks off in Dublin on Friday before they kick off their full tour in June with a show at London's Royal Festival Hall.
Visit to the store
Friday 10 May – Tower Records, Dublin
Saturday 11 May – Rough Trade East, London – sold out
Sunday 12 May – Rough Trade, Bristol – sold out
Monday 13 May – Resident, Brighton – Sold Out
Tuesday, May 14 – Banquet Records, Kingston (early and late performances) – sold out
Wednesday 15 May – Action Records, Preston
Thursday 16 May – Rough Trade, Liverpool
Friday 17th May – Cool Discs, Derry
Saturday, May 18 – Bending Sound, Bangor
Upcoming live dates
Saturday, May 25 – Tomavistas Festival, Madrid
Monday, May 27 – Ancienne Belgique, Belgium
Tuesday, May 28 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
Wednesday, May 29 – LantarenVenster, Rotterdam – sold out
Thursday, May 30 – Pop Seasons – Christianskirche, Hamburg
Saturday June 1 – Passionskirche, Berlin – sold out
Sunday June 2 – Luxor, Cologne
Monday June 3 – La Maroquinerie, Paris – sold out
Wednesday 5 June – Wylam Brewery, Newcastle
Thursday 6 June – Irish Centre, Leeds
Saturday 8 June – Royal Festival Hall, London
Saturday 29 June – Trinity College, Dublin
Sunday, July 7 – Down the Rabbit Hole Festival, Hollandmanchs
Sunday 21 July – Englefield House, Reading w/ Elbow
Friday 26 July – Ludlow Castle, Shropshire with Elbow
Friday, August 2 – Dranouter Festival, Belgium
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