A Band Called Paul

LATEST RELEASE - "Escape (with Joel I.D.)", July2024

"Escape" is the lates collaboration between Irish indie artist A Band Called Paul and American rapper Joel I.D. With a music video filmed between Phoenix and Dublin, it's a hard-hitting song about abusive relationships - be they with a person, or a substance. It oozes claustrophobia and paranoia through its slow groove with crunching metal guitars played by guest musician Niall Fallon.

"Escape" is available on all major streaming platforms from July 26th, 2024.

Written, produced and performed by A Band Called Paul and Joel I.D.
Mastered by Jørg Klein at MX-Pro in Germany.

ABOUT A BAND CALLED PAUL:
Based in Dublin, Ireland, A Band Called Paul was formed in 2018 by soundtrack composer and former orchestral percussionist Paul McDonnell. The band's music reflects the variety and depth of Paul's musical career mixing up hard rock, Latin jazz, indie rock, lounge, pop, electronica and world music.

A Band Called Paul released its debut album, "Primero", in February 2019. He has released 14 singles to date including four collaborations with American rapper Joel I.D. and two with UK musician GLU. He has also produced a single, "Cabin In The Woods" for Irish singer/songwriter Rhesus Freak.

In 2022, Paul was nominated as “Best International Male Artist” at the UK’s Radio Wigwam Awards. He has been selected twice by Tom Robinson for inclusion the BBC Radio 6 show “BBC Introducing” and has featured in both Hot Press and Totally Dublin magazines in Ireland.

A Band Called Paul commenced live performances in 2023 as a five piece band with a debut in the legendary Abbey Tavern in Howth, Dublin, and have enjoyed standing ovations from each of their capacity crowds since.