Raglans are an Irish
indie rock
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band based in
Dublin
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,
Ireland
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. Officially formed in 2011, they consist of Stephen Kelly, Conn O'Ruanaidh and Rhos Horan. Their self-titled debut album was released in March 2014 through IRL Records, and reached no.5 in the
Irish Album Chart
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and no.1 in the Irish Indie Chart.
They have toured extensively worldwide, as well as providing support to bands such as
The Strypes
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,
Twin Atlantic
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,
Haim
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The Courteeners
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,
The Fray
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,
The Libertines
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and
Lifehouse.
Raglans debut album and live shows have both received critical acclaim.
In March 2016 Raglans began recording the follow-up to their 2014 debut album in
Los Angeles
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with Chris Murguia and
Jason Wade
Jason Michael Wade (born July 5, 1980) is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Lifehouse.
Career
Lifehouse
At the age of 15, Wade co-founded Lifehouse (originally called Blyss) wi ...
of Lifehouse. The record was releasen in October 2016, before they went for another tour.
Discography
Studio albums
References
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Musical groups from Dublin (city)
Musical groups established in 2011
Irish indie rock groups
2011 establishments in Ireland