// Who now?
We are Gavin And Thee Icons, a 4-piece Garage Punk act from Dublin. It’s just rock and roll perpetrated by four of the biggest fuck ups in town.
// Listen How?
Bandcamp
Soundcloud
Facebook
Twitter
// You guys are known as the most handsome garage punk band in the world. It there a lot of pressure to look good all the time or is it second nature to you?
No pressure at all. I just get up in the morning, look in the mirror and it’s just there – it’s the same for the rest of the lads. Sure look at the E.P cover.
// Your music has been described as ‘trashy Dublin Bay Area garage punk’ that sounds like ‘The Cramps and The Sonics having a drunken brawl at closing time.’ Who would win that drunken brawl in real life?
Poison Ivy would just kick everyone’s head in.
// Who are your favourite Irish artists at the moment?
The Number Ones, The Mighty Stef, The Things, Thee Penny Dreadfulls, Los Bloody Rackets, Slim Jim And The Bonebreakers and The Sex Beast.
// What is your favourite gig moment so far?
Our EP Launch back in May, it was just a great night. I think the only one (or thing) that wasn’t enjoying was my guitar because at the end I chucked it from the crowd at my amp, but since the lead was still in it, it ended up heading in my drummers direction. Still, best night ever, some buzz afterwards.
// The last text message you sent is your next album title. What is it?
“I’ll be there in 10”
// Send us a photo and explain…
We did a great photo shoot with Tony Callaly and this one was my favourite.
// Hows the rest of the year looking for the band?
Well in a few weeks we are back in the studio with a new E.P to record. Also, a music video is on the way and a few gigs in Ireland/England/Norway/Germany too. So it’s a busy few months ahead.
// You can only hear one song for the rest of your life – what is it?
Sex Beat – The Gun Club
// The one song that you always bust out at a house party?
The Sonics – The Witch/em>
Or The Mouldy Peaches – Who’s Got The Crack