Wild Beasts return for shows in Cork, Galway, Dublin

The recent visit of much-feted Kendal four-piece Wild Beasts to these shores was a case of unfortunate timing for anyone attending Yo La Tengo's Tripod gig on the same night (in other words, a lot of people). So thankfully, we'll have another chance to see a band with a sterling live reputation, who have garnered comparisons to The Smiths with their dark, witty tales of flamboyant decadence.

Roisin Dubh, Galway - March 25

Cyprus Avenue, Cork - March 26

Academy, Dublin - March 27

Wild Beasts for Academy 2

Kendal, England-based group Wild Beasts have been garnering a helluva lot of praise for their second album Two Dancers, released this year, and while i'm not as sold on them as some people seem to be, at their best they're a compelling mixture of dark alt-rock textures and camp flamboyance. Anyways, they'll be playing a date at Dublin's Academy 2 on Thursday, November 5th - well worth checking out, that is if you're not already attending the mighty Yo La Tengo at Tripod the same night!