The Power of Doubt

Track I put together while staying in Toronto July of 2013. Sounds are recorded while out and around the city. Streetcars, preachers on Dundas and various other bits.

Toronto 3:16

Remix I've lashed together for Lethal Dialect. I've loads of time for what he does. I thought the original mix of this track was a stand out track that will sound as good in years to come. I'll probably f**k with the master and make slight changes and update the audio file over the next few weeks, I'm like that, can never let anything be..  ;) 

Lethal Dialect - Keep It Real (Suburban Dream Remix)

Holding Back

This is for my mum who sadly passed away on October 6th 2014 after a 6 month battle with cancer. She never stopped being a mum throughout, kept positive and said she hoped the experience would inspire me to write. This is one of 3 tracks written during that time and played for her before she passed..

Pull Through

My Grave (with Audrey Gleeson)

Disconnection

Classic Irish folk track, visiting our roots..

She Moved Through The Fair (feat Annie O'Connell)

Now on iTunes! 

http://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/wandering-around-single/id517525114

Juno Download

http://www.junodownload.com/products/wandering-around/1959659-02/

Out Now on Suburban Dream Recordings  
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Wandering Around (Original Mix)  
Wandering Around (Spooky O Mansions Remix)  

Suburban Dream Recordings was founded by Dublin producer Ciaran McCarthy in late 2007, aiming to focus on quality chilled electronic music, from downtempo and ambient to more electro-acoustic sounds. Bucking the trends, Ciaran proclaims that the label "ignores current fads, sticking to making music that is honest, heartfelt and motivated only by love." This latest release is from Ciaran himself under the name he shares with the label, Suburban Dream. The project has released a number of singles, receiving support from the likes of Mixmaster Morris, Ben Mynott (Big Chill), and broadcasters like Soma FM and Chilltrax. Suburban Dream releases works through Parklane Recordings, iLabel, Lushgroove, and Bonzai Elemental but also continues to work with his namesake imprint. Ciaran is also the host of a weekly downtempo radio show on Irish national radio RTE and has recently had the pleasure of remixing the like-minded producer Kid Loco. 

This single, "Wandering Around," is a flavorful head-nodding track that certainly harks back to the golden age of downtempo music. This is no coincidence as the track is actually a tribute to Mark Farina's acclaimed Mushroom Jazz series which Ciaran has repeatedly found inspiration from over the years. In addition to its solid beats "Wandering Around" also features a tight acoustic bass sound, echoey keys, rhythmic turntable scratches, soaring strings, and a vocal sample that references the cut's inspiration. It builds beautifully, wrapping the listener within a curtain of sound. This is backed by a more trip hop inclined remix by fellow Dublin producer Spooky O Mansions (aka Declan Mc Comiskey). The beat's a tad heavier and grittier, and emphasis is added to the keys and melody, sounding akin to an early Massive Attack remix. Though reminiscent of earlier sounds, this track and its predecessor still have a contemporary fullness to their production, satisfying modern beat-head dance floors and perhaps foretelling a welcome resurgence of a somewhat overlooked style.

Released by: Suburban Dream 
Release/catalogue number: SD12 
Release date: May 1, 2012 

Wandering Around

After a short hiatus Suburban Dream returns with the politically-charged "Losing Hope", providing a soundtrack for these uncertain times.

All platforms this Friday. Find me on SPotify here..  https://open.spotify.com/artist/03iBHisjuXmNGwDP6Xoky6

Artwork https://www.instagram.com/mrrugsunshine/

Losing Hope

Originally written way back in march when I was between studios, this one was put together on my mams dining room table with an iMac and a Virus TI. Should see itself onto a release this year.... 

Switch It All Off

Whatever Happens

Realities feat John O'Connell

Awesome remix put together by Declan Mc Comiskey aka Spooky O Mansions. This track runs as the b side on the Wandering Around single release. 

Now on iTunes!

http://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/wandering-around-single/id517525114



Wandering Around (Spooky O Mansions Remix)

Total mess about, details not really done, made this about 2 years ago and never came back to it, this way it see's some light.....

Darkness

Well after years of listening to Lemon Jelly its something I've always wanted to do. Put down a tune with a Jelly vibe whilst putting the Suburban Dream vibe along side it. 

Grab it at Bandcamp or Beatport. 

http://www.beatport.com/release/not-dead-but-sleeping/1023187


Not Dead, But Sleeping

http://suburbandream.bandcamp.com/album/not-dead-but-sleeping

Safely Sane (Relapse)

"Not Who You Said" is an atmospheric but solid track incorporating a deep house feel behind a solid kick drum and hi hats that whisper to you as you become more immersed in the soundscape. Filtered pads and stuttered and pitched vocals give the track a memorable hook. It’s all very mellow and pretty, yet with a lingering dark edge. Blocks of air and clickiness give the track a slight dubstep feel – of the Burial variety but with a lushness. 

Not Who You Said

New mix for 2013, an oldie, in fact the first track I ever released. It's been selling on itunes lately so I figured an updated mix would do no harm. As yet unmastered.  

Music (2013 Mix)

This is an oldie I made a few years back, one of my first tunes. Think it still sounds ok so enjoy ;)

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