Ferris & Sylvester have shared a new single I Dare You ahead of the Dublin leg of their autumn/winter tour which comes to Lost Lane on September 25th.

“We’ve gone over to our dark side with I Dare You,” the band said. “It felt important to get this song out there. We made bold choices with it and it’s very unapologetic. We think this song shows another side to us, it blends dark folk with explosive rage and is grounded by our live performance, as all our songs are.”

Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester met through the folk/blues community surrounding the Spiritual Bar in Camden. They quickly developed into a solid partnership, penning breezy, ’60s leaning country pop ballads in the ilk of First Aid Kit.

They recorded their debut EP ‘The Yellow Line with producer Youth. It’s follow-up ‘Made In Stretham’ was a home-made affair, written, recorded and produced in their flat in – as the title would suggest – the London borough of Stretham.

The group caught the attention of acts such as Tom Jones, Billy Lockett and Jade Bird (who they have supported). Appearances at festivals such as Glastonbury, The Great Escape and SXSW would also follow.

Meanwhile, the group has been adding harder elements to its sound, with latest I Dare You embracing a rockier sound. The type you’d expect from the likes of The Kills or The White Stripes.

They will be joined by Scottish songwriter Roseanne Reid for the Dublin leg of their tour. Reid’s debut album ‘Trails’, produced by Teddy Thompson is out now.

Tickets:

Live date: Ferris and Sylvester at Lost Lane, Dublin September 25th. Tickets €13.50