Belfast-based band Consolers has announced their debut album, Deep Breaths, set for release on February 20, 2026. The album features 12 guitar-driven alt-rock tracks and follows their energetic single "Inhale," which debuted in April 2025. Known for their dynamic performances, Consolers has gained traction by supporting notable Irish acts like Fangclub and The Wood Burning Savages, and attracting attention from media outlets such as the BBC and The Irish Times. Their new music video for "Play," created with filmmaker Ed Watson, showcases his extensive cycling journey in Australia. The band, composed of vocalist Sonja Sleator, guitarists Daniel Lynch and Ethan Hanna, bassist Sean McCann, and drummer Iain Minford, will hold an album release show in Belfast, with tickets currently available.
What do you think the significance of aligning music with visually compelling narratives, like Ed Watson’s cycling journey, adds to the listener’s experience and emotional connection to the songs?
