SARSPARILLA 'KARAHEE'

ABC008 | CD

In 1997 Damien Lynch AKA Sarsparilla decided that, rather than sit around and listen to John Carpenter soundtracks recorded off the TV with a ghetto blaster, he could actually attempt to make some tunes himself. Influenced by 90's Warp records and eighties Electro and Hip Hop, concentrating less on software and more on outboard gear and classic drum machines.

His new album "Karahee" shows a knack for melody as well as for rhythmic invention, but rather than mash up the beat, Sarsparilla lets it rock, inviting you to nod your head, or maybe even dance. "The Count" takes John Carpenter breaking, "Crumlin Thunder" sounds like a slow drive through the labyrinthine housing estates of Crumlin, and the title track is a homage to the synth soundtracks of his favourite 80s films.

He has been part of the Alphabet Set Collective since its conception, appearing on both of their compilation CDs, Run and Wooden Educational, and having released one previous EP (ABCEP001). He has played live sets in Holland and at festivals and venues all over Ireland.

Karahee will be available in all good record stores from Monday 10/09/07. The official launch party will be held in Kennedy's Westland Row, D2 on Thursday 13th September with live performance from Sarsparilla and guests.

Further information on the album, live dates and exclusive tracks visit him on MYSPACE here

Released Thursday 13th September 2007