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Neil Armstrong’s ‘In the Borderlands’: A Nostalgic Journey Through Love and Loss

“In the Borderlands” by Neil Armstrong Neil Armstrong steps onto our blog stage for the first time as an artist. His music pays tribute to the icons of the 80s, including The Cure, Tears For Fears, Pet Shop Boys, and Howard Jones. Oscillating between the realms of Synth-Pop/Rock and New Wave, Armstrong’s transnational work, fluctuating between Spain and Scotland, is expressed in his latest piece, “In the Borderlands.” The song takes us on an introspective journey through the nuances of human relationships, unfolding the complexity of interpersonal dynamics . It exposes these nuances on the operating table of music, bringing them to life with a nostalgic touch reminiscent of the 80s, thereby endowing the work with a soul. The arrangement, inspired by the musical giants of that era, is a testament to Armstrong’s exceptional talent for composing and arranging songs. Every note, every melody in “In the Borderlands” is carefully chosen to tell a story of love: its loss and rediscovery, wit
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We present: Captain O'Brien's Craic - Mutiny (EP)

Captain O'Brien's Craic

Hailing from Launceston in Tasmania's north, Captain O'Brien's Craic are a 7-piece Punk/Pop band drawing influences from traditional Irish and Celtic sounds.
After cutting their teeth at their local pubs, 2021 saw the band take to the festival circuit with their powerful and captivating show. Now, in 2022, comes the release of new studio recorded tracks, fulling encapsulating the energy of their raucous live experience.

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Captain O'Brien's Craic are...?


Conor O'Brien - Fiddle
Nathan Wheldon - Vocals/Acoustic Guitar
Sam Rainbird - Banjo/Mandolin
Frederick Rainbird - Accordion/Vocals
Micah Lambert - Electric Guitar
Bailey Landeg - Bass Guitar
Liam Landeg - Drums


Who inspired you to make music in general?

We've come from varied backgrounds, but we all have been inspired somewhat by Celtic rock/punk bands. Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys are at the top of our list.


A 7-piece band means seven opinions, ideas, ... how do you manage to reconcile this "variety of creativity"?

It can be hard at times to reconcile creative differences with so many cooks in the kitchen, but fortunately we are all very easy going, so compromise is never difficult to achieve. We do, however, have fairly similar musical interests, so it's never a big issue (yet, haha)


How would you describe your EP "Mutiny" for our readers/listeners in two or three sentences?

Celtic rock, with elements of punk and pop. We were once described as the bastard offspring of Green Day, The Living End and Mumford & Sons haha!


What is your creative process like?

Varied! All of the members have input and ideas. Our jams can often be a "hot soup" of creative ideas. Nothing is off the table when bringing in ideas, but you have to be prepared to toss the idea if it's junk!


You have played a lot of shows, are you still nervous on stage?

Nah, it becomes 2nd nature. It's always a good time, so there's no reason for nerves.


What are your "All time Top 3 Songs", right now, in this second?

Sheesh.
Luca Brasi - Remiss of Me
The Bad Dad Orchestra - Trama
The Real McKenzies - Chip


What’s next for you?

Another EP we're hoping to drop later in the year. Follow us on Spotify/Facebook so you get it as soon as it's out!


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