The Strypes are 4-piece rhythm and blues band hailing from Cavan, Ireland, formed in 2011 by Ross Farrelly (lead vocals/harmonica), Josh McClorey (lead guitar/vocals), Pete O'Hanlon (bass guitar/harmonica) and Evan Walsh (drums).

The group has spent the past 18 months launching their explosive R&B assault on the clubs and festivals of Ireland, the UK and Europe, viciously hammering out a no-nonsense blues repertoire drawing from the songbooks of Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Slim Harpo and more with the passion and venom of British blues groups such as Dr. Feelgood, The Yardbirds, The Rolling Stones and The Animals. 

Having already been met with critical acclaim from greats such as Jeff Beck and Paul Weller and been tipped by NME as the No. 1 new band to watch, it seems things can only get better for The Strypes.

I've been working towards a sound in my head. There's always been a part of me that loves the Hard Rock sound with aggressive guitars, rich bass, and hard-hitting drums. However, I've always had a bit of a thing for softer, more melodic music too. My ambition is to combine the aggression of Hard Rock with the melodies of Pop music. I know it's a combination that has been done so many times before, but I like to think that I'm developing my own identity as a musician while using this blueprint.

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