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Villagers, led by Conor O'Brien, emerged as a prominent indie folk band, achieving critical acclaim through Mercury Prize nominations and Ivor Novello Awards, demonstrating sustained artistic contribution.
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Request A ShowVillagers, recognized for their critically acclaimed music, release their material through Domino Recording Co. Villagers are the only act from Ireland to have been signed by Domino Records. Their collaboration with Domino has facilitated the release of multiple albums, including 'Becoming a Jackal', '{Awayland}', 'Darling Arithmetic', 'The Art of Pretending to Swim', 'Fever Dreams', and 'That Golden Time'.
Villagers partnered with AEG Presents for an event, showcasing their live music. Their career has included collaborations with musicians like Dónal Lunny and Lisa Hannigan, integrating Irish musical heritage into their sound.
Villagers collaborated with Hot Press for the release of their new single 'Mountain Out Of A Molehill'. The music video for the song was a collaborative effort between Conor O'Brien and Brendan Corcoran, featuring unique visuals.
Villagers collaborated with Faber for the publication of a book titled 'Passing A Message'.
Villagers were announced as headliners for the All Together Now Festival, alongside Pillow Queens and Morgana.
Villagers performed at the Galway International Arts Festival in July 2025.
Villagers, an Irish indie folk band, was formed in 2008 by singer-songwriter Conor J O’Brien in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin. O’Brien initiated Villagers following the dissolution of his previous band, The Immediate, and refined his style while performing as a guitarist in Cathy Davey’s band. The group’s debut live performance occurred in November 2008 as a support act at Whelan’s, with O’Brien having written the initial seven songs for the band. In February 2009, Villagers released their debut EP, ‘Hollow Kind,’ comprising four tracks entirely written and performed by O’Brien. This early work drew comparisons to artists such as Bright Eyes and Sparklehorse.
Villagers gained significant recognition with the release of their debut album, ‘Becoming a Jackal,’ in 2010. This album was critically acclaimed, earning a shortlist nomination for the 2010 Mercury Prize and the Choice Music Prize. The band followed this success with their second album, ‘{Awayland}’, in 2013, which won the Choice Music Prize and was also shortlisted for the 2013 Mercury Prize. In 2015, O’Brien released ‘Darling Arithmetic,’ an album he wrote, recorded, produced, and mixed independently, playing all instruments. The following year, ‘Darling Arithmetic’ received the Ivor Novello Award for Best Album.
Over the years, Villagers has consistently released new material and toured extensively. ‘The Art of Pretending to Swim’ was released in 2018, followed by their fifth studio album, ‘Fever Dreams,’ in August 2021. ‘Fever Dreams’ garnered high praise, appearing in the top 10 of Mojo’s Albums of The Year and ranking as number one in Hot Press, Irish Times, and Irish Independent. In 2024, their song ‘Everything I am Is Yours’ from ‘Darling Arithmetic’ was featured in the film ‘We Live In Time’. Villagers continue to perform and release music, with ‘That Golden Time’ released in May 2024.
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