Longford dynamic songwriting duo Cronin release new single 'Overlooking Paris'

Longford band Cronin, who are a dynamic duo hailing from Drumlish have released a brand new single.

‘Overlooking Paris’ will be released today, Wednesday, February 12 on Live Transmission Records. The band describes the tune as their “James Bond spy theme”.

The song draws inspiration from the cinematic worlds of John Barry and Serge Gainsbourg. 

The song channels notes of ‘Johnsburg, Illinois’ by Tom Waits as well as their late friend  Shane MacGowan’s ‘Summer in Siam’.

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Recorded at Black Box Studio, France, the track was produced by David Odlum (The Frames, Lisa O Neill, Sam Smith), who also contributes guitar and synths. Strings come courtesy of Anna Houston (No Crowes) and Steve Wickham (The Waterboys), with additional recording and mixing by Mick Cronin at the band own Transmission Rooms Studio.

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Overlooking Paris is the first taste of an upcoming EP dropping in April, with tour dates to follow. The single artwork designed by Mick Cronin features a 1920s postcard of the Paris skyline from Notre Dame.

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Michael and Johnny Cronin are a dynamic songwriting and music production duo from Drumlish.

They have been releasing music since 2006 and have since established themselves as influential figures in the Irish music scene. Known for their evocative sound and dedication to their craft, the Cronin brothers have achieved both critical and commercial success.

They release and record with Brian Murphy and Fiachra Milner as Cronin.