Villagers

'Irish native Conor O’Brien has re-emerged under a new guise and has set about reminding fans why they fell in love with him the first time around' - Tessa Harris, NME

The Villagers have performed at several music festivals and toured with Tracy Chapman, Bell X1, Tindersticks and Elbow. They have one EP, titled 'Hollow Kind' (2009). Their first album 'Becoming a Jackal' was released in 2010 and was shortlisted for both the Mercury Prize and the Choice Music Prize. Their much anticipated second album titled 'Awayland' is due for release in January 2013.

'{Awayland} is a diverse album... It takes you on a trip through a musical landscape, as a tribute to your sense of wonder. It travels through space and time and leaves you back for dinner. It might take a few gobbles. Maybe try it on headphones first, without interruption. I hope you enjoy.' - Conor O’Brien, The Villagers