The new LP from Oisin Leech and Mark Mccausland, aka Irish pair The Lost Brothers, is a warm, wise charmer of a folk record. Here’s their behind-the-scenes guide to its making, featuring cameos from members of Babyshambles and the Coral.
The Lost Brothers – two Irish brothers, each armed with an acoustic guitar and a bright and clear singing voice – play their traditional and delicate folk to remarkably soporific effect. Sending people to sleep is, for once, a testament to their music’s intended dreaminess: unashamedly and soothingly nostalgic, but never quite crossing over into tweeness, with lyrics that reference magicky folk tropes (mystical women etc), while sneaking in a bit of vague social commentary (“all we have is gold and silver”). They conclude by asking the audience to get on their feet – and the surprising effort made by slowly roused punters is enough to confirm the crowd’s affection.
The Lost Brothers have announced a run of summer tour dates that include the legendary Glastonbury Festival, The Secret Garden Party and a headline festival warm-up show at The Islington, London.
The Lost Brothers have announced a run of summer tour dates that include the legendary Glastonbury Festival, The Secret Garden Party and a headline festival warm-up show at The Islington, London.
The band have also premiered a new video for Can I Stay With You, from their new album New Songs Of Dawn and Dust. The video, created by Casey McBride, features footage shot of the duo on tour with Glen Hansard and Stornoway in 2015.
A Q&A with Mark of The Lost Brothers in the Irish News, ahead of their show at The Black Box in Belfast on 5th May as part of the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival.