Hometown: St. John's, NL, CA
Website: www.patrickmolloy.ca
Sounds Like: Muse, Radiohead, Kings Of Leon, Ben Harper, Black Keys
Genre: Rock
Patrick Molloy writes songs of hope over despair, backed by riff-driven melodies bursting with energy. With vocals ranging from gentleness to raw aggression, his is a voice that demands attention.
From the depths of the St. John’s underground arises Molloy’s new band, “The Manifest”. The first collaborative project of the MANIFEST is near birth, WHO WILL LISTEN? Produced by Canadian Gold and Platinum award winner, Krisjan Leslie, this album screams whispers into the ears of the listener. The title track, "Who Will Listen?" has already given Molloy National acclaim as the Regional Winner (NL) of the Radio Star National Songwriting Competition.
PM&M’s energy is potent with dynamics that channel the listener on a profound musical trip. The Manifest squirt a psychedelic aftertaste in your mouth that will leave you craving more. With their thumping groove and lyrical vision The MANIFEST represent the universes call for PEACE, NOW, TODAY. “WHO WILL LISTEN?” consists of refrains aimed at greedy leaders, anthems of karmic consequences and revolutionary ballads pleading for harmony. PM&M are the last glimmer of hope left for a planet drowning in fear and hypocrisy.
Come follow Patrick Molloy & the MANIFEST on the revolutionary road of a better future through music. WILL YOU LISTEN?
“On his latest album with his latest band, Patrick Molloy and The Manifest's Who Will Listen? is bold, italicized, and even underlined. He is clearly shooting for the moon on this one, channelling the progressive power rock of Rush a la Vapor Trails, with an Ozzie Osbourne-like wail that sounds surprisingly fresh against today's trendy pop-oriented music industry - and daring.
This album manages to reflect the smorgasbord of the tastes and styles you'll hear from so many of the local bands here in St. John's, from the progressive hard rock of The Pathological Lovers to the more punchy new-wave of The Subtitles.”
NXEW - Dashiell Brown - Who Will Listen? - Album Review
“Patrick Molloy and the Manifest's Who Will Listen? is an eclectic mix of 1960's grooves, psychedelic prog-rock, atmospheric ballads and homage's to the early 1990's alternative scene. Produced by famed Canadian recording guru Krisjan Leslie (Billy Talent, Our Lady Peace, Duran Duran), the diversity of sound threatens to spin out of control, but is ultimately held together thematically by Molloy's lyrics which lash out against the political unrest of today and offer a glimmer of hope somewhere just around the corner.
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Jonny Hodder - Current Magazine - Marching Towards Their Musical Destiny
“Why should one consider it this album respectable? Well, it's clear that it isn't mere revival music, as the band tries to be all that it aspires. They pursue other musical directions, such as the brit pop of Muse, and grunge, in the vein of Soundgarden, in the process of crafting a unique sound. Though, it's more so a sigh of relief, one must also respect Molloy for the minimal use of production, in altering his vocals; hell, if anything, it just gives them a rawer, folkier feel, which is partially what they seemed to be going for.”
Hearwax Media - Vuk Varicak (www.hearwaxmedia.com) - Album Review
“After listening to the album in full, one can't help but feel a bit happy, soulful, and truly invested in the spirit of the music. Patrick Molloy and the Manifest have lodged a solid first entry into what is sure to be an expansive and productive catalogue to come.”
Nicholas Morine - www.nicholasmorine.com - Patrick Molloy and The Manifest - Who Will Listen - Album Review
“The epitome of the evolving musician, Patrick Molloy has made his way from soloist to leading man with Patrick Molloy and The Manifest, continuing their own evolution since releasing their debut Who Will Listen?”
The Telegram - Ashley Fitzpatrick - The Evolution of Patrick Molloy
"This is a Gutsy album. Patrick Molloy finds his own way, follows his own muse and in his wake leaves a treasure trove of new songs that lift the heart and ignite the imagination. He asks the musical question "Who Will Listen?" to which I reply; "Everyone Should!"
Terry Parsons - CHMR FM - Patrick Molloy and The Manifest
“For me this album found a song for any kind of mood I could be in, whether I'm feeling chill or a little more upbeat, there's something on there to satisfy the music monster in my brain. He ate it up! It's the kind of music that gets stuck in your head, but in the best way possible. I found myself on a couple of occasions singing and dancing out loud -in public- to the beat in my head that was The Manifest.”
Shaunna Waterman - Patrick Molloy and The Manifest
"Molloy writes songs that ask for self-reflection and an examination of our complexity as humans."
Xavierian Weekly - CD Review - Choices Decide