Tyler Wright
Did a sports journalism degree, write about music instead. Used to sing, now you can find me either at a gig or in the pub in the centre of the universe – Leeds.
Amongst those at the forefront of the Irish post-punk boom of recent times, Gurriers are staking their claim once more on ‘Erasure’
Their first release since their critically acclaimed debut full-length release, 2024’s ‘Come and See’, the Dublin punks are on top form with this new one – shunning any thought when it comes to ‘second album syndrome’ following their first record.
‘Erasure’ is canned chaos shaking to be released. Your signature modern post-punk grating riffs are twinned with a haunting calm before a screaming storm in the vocal department, accompanied by an unusual but welcomed electronic sound.
With its wall of death guitars and shout along lyricism – ‘Erasure’ is a well-received headache. A call to arms, its urgent vocal delivery makes for a statement track. It is a current of an unexpected plethora of sound and feeling coming together to form an unlikely post-punk baby.
Only getting bigger and only getting better, Gurriers show no sign of slowing down with their new release. And with their biggest ever tours across the world upon them, as well as a huge support slot with Kneecap at Wembley Arena – I think it’s safe to say they’ll be at the ‘Top of the Bill’ of many a festival and bucket list for years to come.
Listen to ‘Erasure‘ here:
Catch Gurriers at the following:
18/09 – OVO Wembley Arena, London, UK – (supporting Kneecap)
27/09 – Estrella SON Soundhood, various venues, London, UK
16/10 – Arts School, Glasgow, UK – SOLD OUT (support from Nerves)
17/10 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK – SOLD OUT (support from Nerves)
18/10 – SWN Festival, Cardiff, UK – afternoon gig
18/10 – Future Days Festival, Birmingham, UK – evening gig
21/10 – Strange Brew, Bristol, UK – SOLD OUT (support from Nerves)
22/10 – Where Else?, Margate, UK (support from Nerves)
23/10 – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, UK (support from Nerves)
24/10 – O2 Academy, Oxford, UK (support from Nerves)
25/10 – MASH, Cambridge, UK – venue upgrade (support from Nerves)
09/12 – Botanique, Brussels, Belgium (support from Theatre)
10/12 – Molotow, Hamburg, Germany (support from Theatre)
11/12 – Lido, Berlin, Germany (support from Theatre)
13/12 – YUCA, Cologne, Germany (support from Theatre)
14/12 – Karlstorbahnhof, Heidelberg, Germany (support from Theatre)
15/12 – Petit Bain, Paris, France (support from Theatre)
18/12 – Cyprus Avenue, Cork, Ireland
19/12 – Button Factory, Dublin, Ireland – SOLD OUT
20/12 – Button Factory, Dublin, Ireland – SOLD OUT
21/12 – Limelight, Belfast, Northern Ireland (support from Enola Gay, Makeshift Art Bar, Madrua)
05/03 – Soda Bar, San Diego, US
06/03 – Zebulon, Los Angeles, US
07/03 – Bricks & Mortar, San Francisco, US
09/03 – Polaris Hall, Portland, US
10/03 – Barboza, Seattle, US
13/03 – DC9, Washington DC, US
14/03 – Milkboy, Philadelphia, US
16/03 – Elsewhere, Brooklyn NY, US
17/03 – Sonia, Cambridge, US
19/03 – Garrison, Toronto, Canada
20/03 – Third Man Records, Detroit, US
21/03 – Cobra Lounge, Chicago, US
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