Since their irresistible bid for notice on the Dublin rock circuit in 2005, Director’s crafted, intelligent guitar music has stood them apart from the usual suspects.
After an arresting sequence of live shows throughout 2005/06, and amid rapidly growing popularity, Director recorded their debut album, "We Thrive On Big Cities", for Atlantic Records in 2006.
The album brought Director widespread success in Ireland (well over platinum status sales and a chart presence for 28 weeks after debuting at number 2 in the album charts). Director played to packed-out venues across Ireland, and commanded large crowds at their Oxegen festival appearances. Accolades were forthcoming as they won 'Best New Act' at the Meteor Awards 2007, while the album picked up a nomination for the Choice Music Prize Album of the Year.
Meanwhile, Director also began to pick up a following in the U.K., where a series of support slots for successful British acts like The Fratellis, Hard-Fi and Razorlight, along with numerous festival appearances, won them an appreciative audience.
In late 2007, work began on an entirely new set of songs, guided by the same exacting standards that had informed their debut. The method bore fruit, and Director began to find themselves with material for what they felt could be a fitting follow-up to their debut. In the autumn, Director headed to Los Angeles, a significant change of scene for the band, to spend seven weeks recording in the home studio of producer Brad Wood (Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, Placebo), who was eager to work on the album.
The final product, the album "I’ll Wait For Sound", is testament to the relentless professionalism and integrity of Director.
Book Director for your venue or event
If you would like any further information about Director, or if you would like to book Director for your venue, festival or event, please get in touch with Crux Entertainment by emailing info@crux.ie or tel 021-4355482.
