Fast lane for Slow Motion Heroes

Cork super group’s members are enjoying a success they haven’t achieved in their other bands, says Don O’Mahony

WHEN members of Cork’s underground and punk-rock scenes formed a band, the results weren’t what was predicted. Far from an unholy alliance whose constituent parts claimed membership of El Bastardo, Revolution Of A Sun, Hope Is Noise, Rulers Of The Planet and Cyclefly, the putative super group Slow Motion Heroes explored less frenetic and discordant avenues, and more textured and symphonic pop thrills.

After years of rough and readiness, Slow Motion Heroes are experiencing how mainstream bands live. This year, the six-piece has headlined a concert in Cork’s Opera House, and over the August weekend played an early evening slot on the main stage of the Indiependence festival in Mitchelstown, warming up the rain-soaked crowd for The Frank And Walters and Feeder.