Cian Nugent

Cian Nugent
Born1989 (age 34–35)
OriginDublin, Ireland
GenresFolk, Rock, Psychedelic
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass, vocals
Years active2007–present
LabelsWoodsist, VHF, Matador, Tompkins Square

Cian Nugent (born 1989) is an Irish guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer.[1] He has played both as a solo artist and with the backing band The Cosmos as Cian Nugent & The Cosmos.[1] He has also collaborated with musicians Steven Gunn,[2] Conor O'Brien[3] and Aoife Nessa Frances. He has released albums on the labels Woodsist, Matador, and VHF.[1] His music has been described by Kitty Empire in The Observer as "pushing at the seam where psychedelia, country and the Takoma school of folk ragas meet."[4]

  1. ^ a b c Jurek, Tom. "Cian Nugent – Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  2. ^ Ham, Robert (22 December 2015). "Cian Nugent: The Best of What's Next". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  3. ^ Brayden, Kate (12 August 2021). "Lisa O'Neill & Colm Mac Con Iomaire share 'Peggy Gordon' from new compilation album". Hot Press. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  4. ^ Empire, Kitty (31 January 2016). "Cian Nugent: Night Fiction review – his fingers do the real talking". The Guardian.