MAKO

Rank #25 cork, IE Rock / Alternative/Indie / Ireland/France

50% of sales go to the charity charity: water.

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Members: Christian Montagne, Declan O' Shea, Ciaran O' Shea, Kieran O' Neill, Ian O' Conell

Sounds Like: Cyclefly, Hueman

Label: Drive Records/Magnatune

Bio: BIO:

MAKO is the brainchild of Declan O’Shea and Christian Montagne, former members of the internationally acclaimed band Cyclefly.

MAKO retains the edgy alt-rock sound that gathered so many fans for Cyclefly, yet it has a mellow maturity reflecting pair’s growth as songwriters and as musici... See Full Bio

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Press

“Slowly but surely, over the last number of months, out of the ashes of the legendary group Cyclefly emerged MAKO and this week they release their new single Miss Alison. A short and bouncy track, it gives of an aura of alternative bubblegum pop and it also showcases the song writing skill of the band’s two leading members, Declan O’ Shea and Christian Montagne. MAKO are pretty much perfect. The title track here, obviously enough, is Miss Alison. The song is absolutely infectious while simultaneously being slightly cheesy. The verses are tight with smatterings of minor guitars, bass and glockenspiel and the chorus explodes into round after round of Declan’s vocal “Bought and sold Miss Alison”. The chorus is where the true infection of the track lies and I must say that it’s great to hear Declan O’ Shea’s marvellously distinctive vocal back on wax. I urge you to check out MAKO. For fans of well made music. Drop-D Rating: 7/1”

— James Hunter, drop-d.ie

“Mako are good. Really good, and the new single brimmed with shimmering guitars and addictive hooks, it is an indication of a formidable album to come and the triumphant return of one of the best bands, albeit in a slightly different format, that the UK has seen for a long time.9/10 ”

— Gray Thomas, Die Shellsuit Die

“Featuring two ex-members of Cyclefly this is a very strong single, not dissimilar to Placbeo vocally and Psychedelic Furs in sound.The band's debut album is out early next year and based on these two songs will be worth a listen. **** ”

— Jason Ritchie, Get Ready ToRock

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Videos

Mako - Lost in Translation (feat. Raony from Medulla)

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2012
Sep 29

Portela Café
Salvador, BA, BR | 10:00pm
Portela Café
Salvador, BA, BR
Sat Sep 29, 2012 10:00pm
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2012
Sep 27

HANGAR MUSIC HALL
Curitiba-PR, BR | 8:00pm
HANGAR MUSIC HALL
Curitiba-PR, BR
Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:00pm
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Mako/Medulla tour
2012
Sep 25

Teatro Odisseia,
Rio de Janeiro-RJ, BR | 9:00pm
Teatro Odisseia,
Rio de Janeiro-RJ, BR
Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:00pm
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MAKO/ MEDULLA South American tour 2012
2012
Sep 24

Granfinos/Cedo e Sentado
Belo Horizonte-MG, BR | 8:00pm
Granfinos/Cedo e Sentado
Belo Horizonte-MG, BR
Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:00pm
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MAKO/ MEDULLA South American tour 2012
2012
Sep 23

Casa Fora do Eixo
São Paulo-SP, BR | 8:00pm
Casa Fora do Eixo
São Paulo-SP, BR
Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:00pm
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MAKO/ MEDULLA South American tour 2012

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bikerbob
Excellent....Rock on.....bb.
Emperors & Saints
Came back to watch the video. Love it. And cute guys too:) Great song!
Emperors & Saints
This is Cristine from Emperors & Saints. I had a listen to your songs and love Monkey on my Back It looks like you guys are from Ireland? That's it!!!I I want to go to Ir...
FAUST
Thanks for the support! Aleister / FAUST www.deathmetal.it
The Pizza Kings
Always a pleasure to hear the talents of the musicians on Reverbnation. Well done friends, our respect - Tony, Dom & Klint - TPK
the johnnie squizzerc...
excellent sounds fellas!