Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2023, the 3 boys sit down to describe about the final stages of the new album. They talk about making "No Fixed Abode" in the shadow of Brexit, the impact of their shows at Other Voices, and they mention some of the influences on their guitar arrangements (including Tinariwen and Lianne La Havas).  This episode features some instrumental versions of album tracks. Enjoy. Please support the band directly here: https://truband3.bandcamp.com/ "a distinctive, atmospheric debut" -&nbsp;The Guardian  "astonishing debut" -&nbsp;ABC&nbsp;(Australia)  "a compelling debut" -&nbsp;MOJO  " **** -&nbsp;one of the most interesting ensembles to emerge in recent years" -&nbsp;Songlines  "a remarkable debut" -&nbsp;Folk Radio UK  To purchase the album and directly support the band, visit&nbsp;

19. Album Update #2

In the second episode of 2023, Michael, Zach and Dónal continue their conversation about the making of the new album.  They also drop the name of the new album. World exclusive.  They talk about their brush with Americana / country music, and what it felt like hitting a wall in studio. This episode features some instrumental versions of album tracks. Enjoy.  Please support the band directly here: https://truband3.bandcamp.com/ "a distinctive, atmospheric debut" -&nbsp;The Guardian  "astonishing debut" -&nbsp;ABC&nbsp;(Australia)  "a compelling debut" -&nbsp;MOJO  " **** -&nbsp;one of the most interesting ensembles to emerge in recent years" -&nbsp;Songlines  "a remarkable debut" -&nbsp;Folk Radio UK  To purchase the album and directly support the band, visit&nbsp;

20. Album Update #3

In this mini-episode, Dónal shares music that influenced the writing and making of TRÚ's second album.  I'm With Her is an Americana trio featuring Aoife O'Donovan, Sarah Jarosz and Sara Watkins. Their 2018 album "See You Around" is a masterclass in songcraft and 3-part singing. Dónal explains the effect this album had on TRÚ's own songwriting and performance.&nbsp;He also announces details of TRÚ's Irish tour in September 2023. You can pre-order "Eternity Near" now: https://truband3.bandcamp.com/album/eternity-near

21. I'm With Her

In this mini-episode, Dónal shares music that influenced the writing and making of TRÚ's second album.  Seamus O'Flatharta &amp; Caoimhe Uí Flatharta come from a musical family in the west of Ireland and have performed on national television and radio in recent years. However, they do not usually appear with their other siblings. Dónal explains why the 4-part harmony of the O'Flatharta siblings is so important for TRÚ's own approach to recording traditional songs in the Irish language. You can pre-order "Eternity Near" now: https://truband3.bandcamp.com/album/eternity-near

22. O'Flatharta

The TRUcast shares insights and background on the sounds that influenced the writing and making of TRÚ's second album.  Anaïs Mitchell is one of the best songwriters of her generation. 5-time nominated and 1-time winner of a GRAMMY Award, she is known both as an Americana artist and a Broadway composer of 8-time TONY-winning "Hadestown". In this mini-episode, Dónal explains what it is about Anaïs Mitchell that inspires the music of TRÚ. You can pre-order "Eternity Near" now: https://truband3.bandcamp.com/album/eternity-near

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