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Music Genre(s):: psychedelic folk noir / post-rock / neoclassical / darkwave

Bio:: Combining 60s psychedelia, folk noir, post-rock, neoclassical and darkwave, The Mad Pride creates progressive neofolk. Haunting and ominous like Syd Barrett and David Bowie collaborating on a Tim Burton film soundtrack. Comparisons are often made to Radiohead, Grizzly Bear, Frank Zappa, Opeth, Nick Cave, Erik Satie and Leonard Cohen. It is the brainchild of singer/songwriter Rowan Galagher.

During 2009 and 2010 Rowan released 3 original albums in which he moved seamlessly from avant-garde psych-folk experimentation to neoclassical soundscapes and beyond. His DIY ethic has motivated him to play the majority of the instruments himself and record them alone in his Wollongong based apartment.

With an uncompromising commitment to emotional authenticity and a wider goal of positive social change, Rowan is driven to make honest and progressive music. He is constantly pushing the boundaries of conventional genres and seeks to forge a new platform in the contemporary musical landscape. It would appear that he is succeeding at this as, aside from the aforementioned artists, Rowan's music has also been compared to Jacques Brel, Mr Bungle, Danny Elfman, Jeff Martin, Muse, Midlake and David Sylvian.

'The Mad Pride' is a reference to the mass movement known as 'Mad Pride'. "Mad Pride activists seek to re-educate the general public on such subjects as the causes of mental disorders, the experiences of those using the mental health system, and the global suicide pandemic."

At 9:54pm on January 28, 2012, K'SANDRA said…: THANKS come by my page or follow twitter @KSandraTweetz

At 7:33pm on January 4, 2012, June Beth Marshall said…: Hi Rowan, Happy New year to you and yours.........Love the music! Really needed it today Thanks Beth

At 12:12pm on December 24, 2011, Suicide Bunnies!! said…: Thank you for making the world a better place with your music. Happy Holidays> Suicide Bunnies> Network with us> Lets share the Love. Anton> Suicide Bunnies!!
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At 10:01pm on December 15, 2011, Rene (Reen) Sims said…: Thank you for becoming a new music friend! This was me 1974! :)Reen

At 6:14pm on November 28, 2011, Chris Crystal said…: bless up to the man......peace

At 5:01am on October 11, 2011, SugaSuga said…: Thanks for the friendship! Keep in touch!

At 7:18am on September 29, 2011, Bobby Alan said…: Thanks for the kind words Rowan. Good luck to yourself and all of your dreams. May they all come true...Keep on writing.....

Bobby

At 10:26am on September 26, 2011, Bobby Alan said…: Thanks for the friend request. Great music. Brings me back to Fleetwood Mac. Keep up the great work.

Bobby Alan