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Irish raised – London based band The Clockworks have absolutely nailed it on their long awaited debut album. Produced by Bernard Butler (Suede, McAlmont & Butler), who also has Irish roots being London born of Irish parentage, and recorded partly at Abbey Rd, this is an album which has ‘breakthrough’ written all over it. It …

Here at Backseat Mafia, we have been long time admirers of the thrilling brand of indie rock emanating from Galway bred but London based The Clockworks. It is exciting news indeed to report therefore that they are releasing their much awaited debut album ‘Exit Strategy’ on 10 November 2023, recorded with Grammy, BRIT & Mercury …

The Clockworks onstage at Mike the Pies in Ireland

Irish band The Clockworks are now based in London and have been on their first headline tour. The last two dates of their Irish leg saw them play Mike the Pies in Listowel and Róisín Dubh in Galway. Both gigs sold out with the latter having particular significance as it’s a hometown venue which they …

Galway four-piece – THE CLOCKWORKS – return with their rousing new single: “Advertise Me”.  Arriving ahead of an extensive run of UK + European shows throughout the Autumn, the track is also the first new music from the band since the release of their essential debut EP ‘Endgame’ earlier this year. The full list of their upcoming …

James McGregor of the band The Clockworks

The Clockworks have released new single ‘Advertise Me‘ alongwith a striking video to accompany the track. The Irish 4-piece continue to mature their sound and demonstrate a versatile approach, refusing to stick to the same formula as previous singles. The lyrics of James McGregor are again at the forefront but the sonic landscape soars particularly …

The Road to The Great Escape a series of live music showcases held across England cities and Dublin in various venues.I manged to catch the second night in The Grand Social Dublin where on the bill were. Highschool / English Teacher & The Clockworks.Opening the show fall on Melbourne band Highschool, now I think are …

THE CLOCKWORKS RELEASE EXHILARATING NEW SINGLE:“ENDGAME”STREAM ON ALL SERVICES NOW HERE + ANNOUNCE DEBUT EP: ‘THE CLOCKWORKS’RELEASED 1 APRIL 2022, VIA IT’S CREATION BABY + US & EUROPEAN TOUR DATES Today, Galway’s finest – THE CLOCKWORKS – release their first new music of 2022: “Endgame”. STREAM ON ALL SERVICES HERE FOR MORE INFORMATIONw/ https://www.theclockworks.band/ The track …

The Clockworks onstage

The Clockworks headlined a gig as part of Independent Venue Week at The Factory in Worthing on 2 Feb 2022 supported by Cheap Teeth and Niches.  During that set they played 5 singles and a staggering 10 more tracks which were new for the audience.  It’s been six months since previous single ‘Throw It All …

The band The Clockworks onstage

What an absolute joy to see gigs back up and down the country to celebrate Independent Venue Week for 2022. I travelled to The Factory in Worthing to see The Clockworks supported by Cheap Teeth and Niches. This is grassroots, and perhaps in one of the more unlikely music venue locations. With Brighton just down …

The band The Clocworks playing on stage

The return of live music has seen an abundance of riches for music fans and the rise of the one day multi-venue festival provides the experience of seeing multiple bands across various venues in a city in one day. And so it was with The Stag and Dagger Festival held in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Of …