Raglans

Irish indie rock band (formed 2011)

Raglans

Stephen Kelly and Conn O'Ruanaidh of Raglans performing in Bergen op Zoom in 2016

Background information
Origin| Dublin, Ireland
Genres| Rock, indie rock, punk rock
Years active| 2011–present
Labels| Independent Records Ltd., Motor Music, Maybe Madness
Members| Stephen Kelly
Rhos Horan
Conn O'Ruanaidh
Past members| Liam Morrow
Sean O'Brien
Dan O'Shaughnessy
Website| www.facebook.com/Raglans/

Raglans are an Irish indie rock band based in Dublin, Ireland. Officially formed in 2011, they consist of Stephen Kelly, Conn O'Ruanaidh and Rhos Horan. Their self-titled debut album was released in March 2014 through IRL Records,[1] and reached no.5 in the Irish Album Chart and no.1 in the Irish Indie Chart.[2]

They have toured extensively worldwide, as well as providing support to bands such as The Strypes, Twin Atlantic, Haim,[3] The Courteeners, The Fray, The Libertines[4] and Lifehouse.

Raglans debut album and live shows have both received critical acclaim.[5][6]

In March 2016 Raglans began recording the follow-up to their 2014 debut album in Los Angeles with Chris Murguia and Jason Wade of Lifehouse. The record was releasen in October 2016, before they went for another tour.

## Discography

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### Studio albums

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Title  | Album details  | Peak chart positions

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* Released: 21 March 2014
* Label: Independent Records Ltd., Motor Music
* Formats: CD, digital download

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## References

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1. ^ "Raglans". IRL. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
2. ^ "Raglans top the Indie Album Chart | Music | News". Hot Press. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
3. ^ "Haim at Whelan's, May 2013". Dublinconcerts.ie. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
4. ^ "Libertines tickets: how to get them". Telegraph. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
5. ^ Lauren Murphy (21 March 2014). "Raglans". Irishtimes.com. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
6. ^ Edwin McFee. "Raglans | Music Review | Album". Hot Press. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
7. ^ "Discography Wolf Alice". Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 December 2015.