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A sound that is both rich in emotion and musically poised, textured guitar riffs tangle with deep, crystalline vocals, set against a rhythmic drum foundation. \u201cFlaketown\u201d is the third track on their debut album Black Doll\u2019s Eyes<\/a><\/em>, a record of melodic assertiveness and lyrical vulnerability. \u201cRecording it felt like we were courageously capturing a part of our lives. We wanted every detail, from the atmosphere to the dynamics, to feel authentic to who we are as a band,\u201d guitarist Gavin Dunne explains.<\/p>\n

Curfew\u2019s lineup consists of Jj Smilez on vocals; Dunne on guitar; and Michael Caffrey on drums. The project is rooted in the friendship between Dunne and Caffrey, who grew up on the same road, but the lineup was only completed when they met Smilez backstage at a gig in Whelan\u2019s. \u201cHer voice and presence unlocked something in the music that we\u2019d been chasing for years. Once she joined, the sound finally felt whole,\u201d Dunne shares.<\/p>\n

Together, Curfew fuse fuzz-laden retro riffs with a contemporary rock sound. 60s and 70s nostalgia seeps into jangly guitar lines, lending a tactile warmth to the track. Their influences range from shoegaze to stoner rock and folk. \u201cWe like blending the calm with the chaos, gritty textures with something more dreamy or melodic. That push-and-pull is a big part of our sound,\u201d Dunne says. On \u201cFlaketown\u201d, the three-piece embrace this tension as tremolo notes quiver over grounding percussion.<\/p>\n

The bridge of \u201cFlaketown\u201d introduces a softer, folky texture that contrasts with the track\u2019s rock foundation. Dunne explains: \u201cThe bridge is the moment where the noise washes away, and you actually hear the emotion underneath. We wanted to create a raw breath like an exhale, where the song slows down and steps outside its groove to show a different side of the story.\u201d The noise recedes like a withdrawing tide, revealing a raw honesty at the core of the track.<\/p>\n

Lyrically, \u201cFlaketown\u201d is a sharp reflection on connection, distraction, and the negative space between people. \u201cThe narrative comes from deeper observations from my personal life, but as a whole concept, the song developed from a collection of experiences,\u201d Dunne shares. \u201cI find it absolutely fascinating to see how our relationships are evolving with people alongside technology, and I think it’s a theme worth exploring and diving into.\u201d<\/p>\n

With \u201cFlaketown\u201d, Curfew stake their claim in Dublin\u2019s scene, delivering a track as intricate as it is immediate. As the band marks their place, Dunne reflects: \u201cThere\u2019s an incredible pool of talent here. Bands like Scustin, Really Good Time<\/a>, Yard, Fizzy Orange<\/a>, and Big Sleep are all creating work that\u2019s bold, interesting, and totally their own, and being surrounded by that kind of creativity pushes you to keep evolving.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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