Seán Mulrooney of Tau & the Drones of Praise has launched his solo career with details of new album, This is My Prayer, and lead single, Ag Músclaighacht. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
After two decades of musical exploration, including 13 years spent in Berlin, not only has he embarked on a solo project, but he has also founded a new record label, Ómós Records.
"The creation of this album was deeply influenced by a period of solitude following a breakup," Seán explains. "I retreated to a cabin in Wicklow in January 2024, where I could channel this grief into music."
Self-produced and recorded at la Briche audio in France with long term collaborator Earl Harvin of Tindersticks on drums and co production, the eight-track This Is My Prayer is set for release on 14 February 2025.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I am a bard. Nature is my greatest medicine. If you can't crack a good joke life ain’t worth living
How would you describe your music?
A companion for the times we are in.
Who are your musical inspirations?
The list is long but to name a few, David Bowie, Nick Cave, The Fall and pretty much most indigenous folk music. Including Irish folk, Greek folk and I adore Tinariwen, North African desert blues.
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What was the first gig you ever went to?
Oasis at the Point Depot, 1997.
What was the first record you ever bought?
UB40 - Labour of Love II.
What’s your favourite song right now?
The Rider (Not The Horse) by Matthew Herbert.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"Son of the Sun. Son of the Earth, The soul of life, Children of the world, Daughters of starlight and daughters of mirth, Sisters of Sunlight, Sisters of Earth, Brothers of Nature, Brothers of Old, Brothers of Legend, and the story untold" - Willie Dunn.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
If There Was Something - Roxy Music.
Where can people find your music/more information?
On all social media you can find me @seanmulrooneymusic. Spotify Seán Mulrooney and here.
Alan Corr
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