Toy Soldier (aka Cian) is a two-piece electropop outfit from Cork, Ireland. Combining elements of pop, rock and electronica, the duo are causing quite a stir amongst gig goers and industry pundits alike. Their diverse sound draws on everything from the sweet sublime of Jeff Buckley to the infectious groove of Hot Chip.
In 2008 Toy Soldier’s debut EP was awarded ‘Pick of the Fortnight’ in Hot Press Magazine.
Subsequent to a tour of the West Coast of the USA which saw the band featured on popular LA station KCSNfm, Toy Soldier returned to Ireland to play the prestigious Hard Working Class Heroes festival in September 2008.
Testament to the bands growing popularity in the USA their song ‘Climbing Trees’ will be featured on a compilation CD entitled Café Groove Volume 1 scheduled for release in the US in April.
‘We always keep a keen eye on what’s happening in America but our aim right now is to get our music heard in Ireland’, says frontman Cian.
Toy Soldier are currently in the studio recording a brand new single entitled ‘Wild One’ set for release across Ireland in May.
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