Behind the music - Culture Kid

London-based Irish act Culture Kid has released his debut single, New Found Evil. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

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Although this is his first release under the Culture Kid name, Fionn Hennessy-Hayes is no stranger to the music industry.

A session musician by trade, Fionn tours regularly with acts like Cian Ducrot, Pa Sheehy, Stephanie Rainey and more, as well as a range of indie acts and is aiming to release his debut album next year.

Tell us three things about yourself . . .

My brother and I once entered a talent competition singing Don't Look Back in Anger by Oasis when we were kids. We got pulled offstage after about 30 seconds because we were fighting over the one microphone! As authentic a performance as it was, alas we didn’t win. I lived in three different countries by the age of 14. My first instrument is actually drums and I currently play with Cian Ducrot.

How would you describe your music?

Hooky melancholic sad boy pop.

Who are your musical inspirations?

George Harrison, Arcade Fire and Phoebe Bridgers.

What was the first gig you ever went to?

I believe it was Jack L in the Cork Opera House. Mum was a big fan!

What was the first record you ever bought?

American Idiot by Green Day. Huge.

What’s your favourite song right now?

Favourite by Fontaines D.C. Banger.

Favourite lyric of all time?

"Her name is Noelle."

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Let it Be Me by the Everly Brothers. One of my earliest musical memories is harmonising to this song in the car with my mum and my brother.

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Where can people find your music/more information?

I have just released my debut single New Found Evil on all streaming platforms. You can also find me on Instagram @_culturekid_ and TikTok @culture.kid.

Alan Corr