Chris McConaghy aka Our Krypton Son hails from Derry, Northern Ireland where he first cut his first musical teeth with psychobilly art-rockers Red Organ Serpent Sound. Having graduated unscathed from those rambunctious ranks, Chris established his songwriting credentials as an acoustic solo act sharing stages with David Kitt, Gemma Hayes, Jape and Cashier No. 9 around the Irish club circuit. Gathering plaudits as a writer of note, Chris gathered close musician friends together in early 2010 to create Our Krypton son and record a debut album of the same name, from which this lead single is taken.
Biography
Chris McConaghy AKA Our Krypton Son hails from Derry, Northern Ireland where he first cut his first musical teeth with psychobilly art-rockers Red Organ Serpent Sound. Having graduated unscathed from those rambunctious ranks, Chris established his songwriting credentials as an acoustic solo act sharing stages with David Kitt, Gemma Hayes, Jape and Cashier No. 9 around the Irish club circuit. Gathering plaudits as a writer of note, Chris gathered close musician friends together in early 2010 to create Our Krypton Son and record a debut album of the same name, from which this lead single is taken. Recorded in a large industrial warehouse (an asphalt roofing factory to be precise) and produced by Sam Williams (Supergrass, Plan B, The Noisettes,...
Discography
Our Krypton Son
Our Krypton SonTracklisting
When I First Lay Dreaming
Ill Wind
Gargantuan
Season In Hell
Catalonian Love Song
Sunlight In The Ashes
Birds On The Skylight
Twitch
This Jealous Heart
I'll Never Learn To Say Goodbye
PlutoniumDescription
Catalog
STA102
Release Date
29 Oct 2012Our Krypton Son
Catalonian Love Song (Single)Tracklisting
Catalonian Love Song (Album Version)
Catalonian Love Song (Radio Edit)
Somebody Elses LoveCatalog
STA091
Release Date
16 Jan 2012Our Krypton Son
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PlutoniumTracklisting
PLUTONIUM
NOWHERE
AS I FADE AWAYDescription
'Plutonium' is a deftly crafted tale which showcases the vocal talent of Chris McConaghy in breathtaking fashion. Broken, vamped chords tumble over an aching lyric which describe perfectly the joy of falling in love (...again?). Images of boyhood flutter into view throughout the track and our singer's 'dreams of plutonium' are perhaps a metaphor for the elemental search for a soulmate.
Catalog
STA092
Release Date
14 May 2012Our Krypton Son
Can't Come Back (Single)Tracklisting
Can't Make You Come Back
Description
'Can't Make You Come Back' is the first single to be taken from Our Krypton Son's forthcoming mini album 'A Graveyard Of Stars'.
An emotive paean to lost love, 'Can't Make You Come Back' sees Derry native Chris McConaghy return to our radio dials in gloriously sombre mood.
The song's beautiful lyric offers the listener solace that with the passing of time, all things - even those that hurt deeply, will eventually pass. "Seems we're always on the run / Spinning circles round this pagan sun".
Tinkling glockenspiel and delicate background vocals, frame this wonderful performance of a track that has become a fan favourite in Our Krypton Son sets.
Shot on location in Co. Antrim, the clip (directed by Tristan Crowe) features Chris making his way through Whitepark Bay's winter beach and forest; intercut with our singer penning a last message for his lover, placing it in a bottle and casting it into the Atlantic. The closing shots are of a man, alone once again by a campfire enjoying a banana.
Bananas are clearly the best cure for a broken heart if you live in Our Krypton Son's world.
Catalog
STA130
Release Date
16 Dec 2013Our Krypton Son
GargantuanTracklisting
Gargantuan
Bring The Flood
How Long Must I DreamDescription
Third single taken from the self-titled album 'Our Krypton Son'.
Catalog
STA122
Release Date
20 Jun 2013Videos
