Rob Smith is a musician and producer based in Dublin, Ireland.

Dublin based hedonistic rock’n’rollers ‘Battle Skies’ formed initially as recording project in 2019 between frontman/chief songwriter Darren Shanley and lead guitarist Vinny Duggan (ex The Things / Howlin’Dowlin). 

Early song writing session lead to the recording of ‘The Horizon’ four track EP which was self recorded by the band and produced /mixed / mastered by Colm Rutledge (ex Humanzi and Mighty Stef). The debut EP showcased a diverse range of songwriting from indie (Like a Drum, White Line Fever), shoe gaze (Leave it Behind) and high energy garage punk (Psycho).

Following the release the band then expanded with the recruitment John Lawlor (drums) and Ross Graham (bass) which completed the line up. Both new members injection an intensity to the Battle Skies sound which was evident as the band took to the stage for their well received live debut in February 2020.

In April 2020 the band released a surprise track 'Sea of Love' which was assembled during COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

In July the band released 'Leave it Behind' as a double A side single backed up by a dance remix by Colm Rutledge their regular producer and collaborator. 

The band follow up EP is pencilled in for release in Nov 2020 and is preceded by their new track 'Afterlife' which is released on 5th November.

All the bands releases are available to stream on all major platforms. Follow ‘Battle Skies’ social media channels for updates on live shows.

drummer for 'House Number Four' and 'Rest in Purgatory' from Ireland. 

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