Taken from the Debut Album "Fire Up The Masses"

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We are The Whatmans from Ireland

Formed in 2007. John Brennan (vox), Padar Mulvey (guitar & vox), Elizabeth Oakes (keys & vox), Francis McGinn (bass), and Aidan Carolan (drums), make up the band. With influences ranging from The Doors to The Stone Roses, from Oasis to The Who, The Whatmans have crafted a sound which echoes of past masters, but remains fresh and energised. 

In 2010 the band were crowned 'Indie Week' band of the year, and after touring Britain and North America the band recorded their debut album, 'Fire Up The Masses' with producer Fintan Moore. Lead single 'Kiss The Mind' landed in the Irish charts as the 'Highest New Entry' in its debut week and has since picked up acclaiming reviews and awards from all around the globe. The Whatmans have been viewed over 90,000 times on YouTube with their three videos, 'Kiss The Mind', 'Devil Shoes' and 'Messiahs and Monkeys'.

'Fire Up The Masses' is a back to basics Rock'n'Roll album. Loud guitars, pounding drums, melody driven bass riffs and beautiful piano, are all wrapped up with no nonsence vocals, that are delivered with perfection by John Brennan. The Whatmans, at times, seem to walk that thin line that divides Club music and Indie music, a craft that has failed many before.


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