Ships are an Irish

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duo based in

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. They won the

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in 2017.

Career

Ships are composed of real-life couple Simon Cullen and Sorca McGrath. Cullen graduated from

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in 2004 with an M.Phil. in Music and Media Technology. McGrath has been making music since her early teens, citing

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and

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as inspirations, and was in the band Wounded Healer. They formed Ships in 2011, the name being a reference to relationships, friendships, scholarships etc. Their debut album ''Precession'', self-released via Irish

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site Fundit, won the

in 2017.

Discography

;Albums *''Precession'' (2017) ;Singles *"You're Gonna Feel It" (2012) *"Space Inside"

References

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External links

Ships on Bandcamp
Musical groups from Dublin (city) 2011 establishments in Ireland Synth-pop groups Electropop groups Electronic music duos Irish musical duos Irish synth-pop groups Irish pop music groups Irish disco musicians Irish electronic music groups