The No. 1s

The #1s are a powerpop band from Dublin, Ireland. The band formed in 2011 by members of Irish groups Crowd Control, Bang Bros, The Pacifics, Cheap Freaks and Cian Nugent And The Cosmos. made up of Eddie Kenrick (vocals and guitar), Seán Goucher (guitar and vocals), Cian Nugent (bass guitar and vocals) and Conor Lumsden (drums). The band announced its arrival with the release of the Italia '90 EP. Released on cassette, the EP contained "Anything", "Tell Me Why" and "Sixteen".[2]

The #1s
OriginDublin, Ireland
GenresPower pop,[1] garage rock
Years active2011-present
LabelsSelf Released, Art For Blind
Associated actsCheap Freaks
Websitethenumberones.tumblr.com
Members
  • Eddie Kenrick
  • Seán Goucher
  • Conor Lumsden
  • Cian Nugent

In June 2012, The #1s contributed "I Wish I Was Lonely" to the Popical Island 3 compilation album.[3][4][5][6] In November of the same year, the band released its self-titled debut EP. The 7" single featured the aforementioned "I Wish I Was Lonely", backed with "He's Too Good For Everyone Else But He's Not Good Enough For You".[7]

Discography
Year Release Label
2011 Italia '90 (Cassette) Self released
2012 The #1s Art For Blind

References
  1. Huizenga, Tom; Tsioulcas, Anastasia; Powers, Ann; McCartney, Kelly; Hart, Otis; Thompson, Stephen; Hilton, Robin; Ganz, Jacob; Gotrich, Lars; Fitzgerald, Kiana; King, Jason; Kelley, Frannie; Contreras, Felix; Jarenwattananon, Patrick; Garsd, Jasmine; Dye, David; Carter, Bobby; Boilen, Bob; Katzif, Mike (10 December 2014). "NPR Music's Favorite Songs Of 2014". National Public Radio. National Public Radio. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  2. "Squarehead's top 5 new artists of 2011". Nialler9. 7 December 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  3. "Popical Island #3 compilation". Nialler9. 4 July 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20120826134549/http://iheartau.com/2012/07/popical-island-the-end-of-an-era/. Archived from the original on 26 August 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2013. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "Popical Island Compilation #3 | Noise". Wearenoise.com. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  6. "Various - Popical Island #3 | State Magazine". State.ie. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  7. "The #1s - 'He's Too Good For Everyone Else But He's Not Good Enough For You'". Nialler9. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2013.


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