Artist: Neosupervital Source: Aoibheann Maguire
Tim O’Donovan (aka) Neosupervital is Ireland’s best known purveyor of synth-pop, but his musical outlets don’t end there. Like fellow Irishman David Holmes, he’s lending his musical talents to soundtracks (albeit on a lesser scale).He’s also busy putting the finishing touches to his new album, but he took time out to talk to Drop-d about the complexities of Girls Aloud, 707 drum machines and why synth-pop isn’t all about style.
Drop-d: Hey Tim, I'm excited about hearing the new Neosupervital record; you must be really looking forward to its release? What can we expect?
Tim: Yes, I can't wait to get it out there. I had my first show on Friday, at the Hoot night, at the Sugar club. It was just breaking the ice really- because I haven't been on stage in a year now. It was just an excuse for me to get up on stage and sing. From the album, you can expect songs to make you dance, with lyrics that will hopefully tickle your fancy too. There is less of an emphasis on it just being synth-pop and drum machines. I'm drumming a lot more on it, so there are live drums as well as drum machines and there are a few guitars in the mix as well.
Drop-d: Not to mention all the mad antics you get up to on stage? Are there plans for lots of high-energy Irish dates?
Tim: There have been lots of changes over the past year. I used to drum in Bell X 1 and I don't anymore. Also the two girls who were in Neosupervital have joined up with the two girls from The Chalets, and a guy on drums, to form Talulah does the Hula. I went to their first gig and they have a 50's style rock/pop thing going on. It's back down to me now so I have to be as self-sufficient as possible.
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