Press release -
The Dowling Poole 'One Hyde Park' album listening party Tuesday 15 March
The new album by British singer-songwriters The Dowling Poole 'One Hyde Park' is released via 369 Music on 8 April. The album is available to pre-order from PledgeMusic.
"On Tuesday the 15 March we're having a virtual listening party", says Willie Dowling. "Everyone who's pre-ordered will be able to download and stream the album at 8pm UK time by simply logging into our PledgeMusic page and listening along with the band."
Jon Poole and Willie Dowling will be joined by third band member and vocalist Givvi Flynn and the group will be active on social media throughout the evening, interacting with fans on Facebook and Twitter. The hashtag for the listening party is #1HP as everyone experiences the first ever listen to 'One Hyde Park' together.
"We're looking forward to hearing the reactions", says Jon Poole. "We feel that we found our feet on ‘Bleak Strategies’ and on our new album ‘One Hyde Park’ we take it one step further and concentrate the strongest elements from our debut”.
'One Hyde Park' reviews and radio play
A number of glowing reviews for 'One Hyde Park' and for the single 'Rebecca Receiving' have been published:
"I love the vibes of The Dowling Poole. Fun-filled, energised and youthful. It feels like they are being the best part of themselves on this. It’s honest." – Fresh On the Net
"It’s got an undeniably quirky edge that reminds me of XTC or some of Blur’s better Brit Pop moments" – Sonic Breakfast
"A superior slice of whimsical psych pop reminiscent of XTC'S alter ego The Dukes of Stratosphere with a dash of late 60's Bowie thrown in for good measure." –The Devil's Tuna
”Yet another example of what Willie Dowling and Jon Poole do so very well: mix the past with the present as they point to the future. “Rebecca Receiving” is an undeniably catchy art-pop explosion drinking from a well overflowing with Stiff and Godley and Creme-isms." – Pure Pop Radio
Tom Robinson picked 'Rebecca Receiving' as one of his 'Fresh Faves' on Mixtape, BBC Radio 6Music and has continued to play it over the last few weeks. The single has also picked up radio play on numerous radio stations including TeamRock, Planet Rock Radio, BBC Radio Scotland, BRFM, Fab Radio International, Get Ready To Rock, Pure Pop Radio and Power Pop Stew.
Full electric live dates
The band are playing as a full electric band in May, where Jon Poole, Willie Dowling and Givvi Flynn will be joined by Andy Lewis on bass and Andy Robertson on drums.
12 May - Evesham, Iron Road (click for ticket link)
13 May - Bedford - Esquires, Holy Moly's - downstairs (click for ticket link)
14 May - London - Borderline (click for ticket link)
About The Dowling Poole
The Dowling Poole is formed by singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Willie Dowling and Jon Poole. Their first album 'Bleak Strategies' was a Top 20 Indie album and with Mojo describing it as “A classic British rock album heavy on powerpop smarts 4/5”. Classic Rock magazine hailed the album as “one of the most gorgeously idiosyncratic records to emerge in years 9/10”; and the new release is just as beguiling.
Influenced by pop masters such as XTC, ELO, Blur, 10CC, The Kinks, The Beatles and more, The Dowling Poole – described by The Sun as “an awesome pairing 4.5/5”, have once more created an eclectic and contemporary sounding mix of semi-psychedelic pop, somehow quintessentially British-sounding, laced with harmonies and a multitude of influences from the best of 50 years of rock and popular music. Powerpopaholic called ‘Bleak Strategies’ an “essential do-not-miss album”, whilst GetReadyToRock said simply, “You will love this album, trust me!"
Both Dowling and Poole have earned solid reputations as writers, session musicians and producers, writing songs, recording, producing and touring with a large number of different groups and artists. They are always in demand for film and television composition and have worked with some of the biggest names in British comedy and drama.
Pre-order 'One Hyde Park'
'One Hyde Park' is available to pre-order from PledgeMusic. The album is released via 369 Music on 8 April. The single 'Rebecca Receiving' is available on iTunes and Amazon.
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