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PAINTING BY NUMBERS: PRESS RELEASE 2007 This year sees the second release from Irish indie-rock four-piece PAINTING BY NUMBERS. The four track E.P, entitled "CIRCUITS" is due for release in the summer and will be accompanied by a nationwide tour. their single "Old News" is currently available for download from www.downloadmusic.ie. The band's eponymously titled debut received a series of favourable reviews (see below.) which drew comparisons to R.E.M., Radiohead, The Posies, Sugar, and Throwing Muses. It also received a considerable amount of Irish and English airplay (e.g. Today FM, Spin 1038, Cork's Red FM and 96 FM, Limerick's Live 95 FM, WLR FM, East Coast FM, and Beat FM). In the year since PAINTING BY NUMBERS have played several well received shows in such high profile venues as The Spirit Store, Roisin Dubh, The Hub, Voodoo Lounge, and Cyprus Avenue. They have also played supports to Dublin bands Boss Volenti, Evil Harrisons, Delorentos and Belfast's Panda Kopanda. Their new e.p. shows a new side of PAINTING BY NUMBERS and promises to bring them into exciting new territory. For further information contact Ronan on 0035387 7553562 REVIEW SAMPLES: HOT PRESS: "...they could learn from the sense of individual style evident on the new CD from PAINTING BY NUMBERS, all of whose songs have been penned by Ronan McCann, who also happens to be a damn fine singer. "Over And Out" breezes along merrily with a jangly guitar, decent harmonies and a fine hook line. The moody "Race To Last" has an attractive arrangement that keeps your attention and boasts a terrific vocal performance from McCann. "I Know" hangs together splendidly and scores with a very appealing arrangement and a sound reminiscent of Crowded House. Very promising indeed" CONNECTED: "excellent" LEONARD'S LAIR (www.leonardslair.co.uk): "...whether it's spiralling guitars, excellent harmonies, or yearning balladry that are required McCann and co. never stray from their quest for carefully crafted melodies...4 out of 5" DROP-D (www.drop-d.ie): "...a remarkable and accomplished debut" EVENING ECHO: "...There is a kernel of drama here that should not be smothered" CORK INDEPENDENT: "...broad brush strokes of shimmering guitars, a driving rhythm section and crystalline vocals" BACKSTAGE TRAFFIC: "...The standout track for this reviewer is the centrepiece song "I Know". There's a real sense of urgency to this track with the crunchy guitars underpinning a passionate vocal and soaring harmonies...It's often the case that bands can hammer out rockers but come unstuck when faced with the dynamics of the ballad. Not so here, as the band manage to make the slower numbers ring true with a sense of genuine emotion....A very solid and engaging piece of work." DROP-D.ie (Live Review):"...[PAINTING BY NUMBER's] melodic and artful tunes have been the subject of much critical acclaim including an impressive mention in HotPress. From the moment theyre seen on stage, its clear that this band is all about the music...The main appeal of Painting By Numbers is the obvious care and thought that has been put in to every song. The intricate chord changes and melancholy vocals have a hint of the Editors in there. Theres no doubt that Ronan McCann is one of the best singers on the Cork scene, his voice effortlessly gliding through the songs. The debut of new song "Logic" represents the evolution of Painting By Numbers. Its harder, edgier, and the bass line is more harsh and unforgiving. It's also damn good! This new approach suits the band and long may it continue. Their encore consisted of a Posies cover, which is pulled off with zeal... Its obvious after tonight that Painting By Numbers are on the right track to becoming a steady favourite of the serious music press..."