The Atrix – Teasure On The Wasteland
Like a phoenix from the embers of Dublin’s fabled post-punk new wave scene, The Atrix have risen.
Tonight a reconfigured line-up featuring two members of the original band (Hugh Friel now sings in place of the late John Borrowman) as well as Horslips‘ Jim Lockhart on keyboards plays The Sugar Club, Dublin 2, where they will launch a new retrospective album of their finest songs.
With perfect timing, a new video for the band’s seminal 1980 (Midge Ure-produced) hit Treasure On The Wasteland (above) has just been uploaded to YouTube directed by Alex Bradley of Guns And Butter.
It’s a visually stunning piece of work that does justice to the pioneering spirit of the group when they were in their pomp.
If you want to read a definitive in-depth feature on the history and legacy of The Atrix then check out John Fleming’s piece in the Irish Times here.
Nick says: Hidden Treasure gleams the brightest.
The Atrix at the Sugar Ciub (Sugar Club)
I met Dick Conroy (bass) a few years ago, running an old-to-new media transfer business on Gardner Street. It was somehow difficult to imagine a charming, softly-spoken man in a beige suit and hush puppies as post-punk.
Ah, I met him once; he did a transfer/duplication job for me.
I didn’t realise he had such an illustrious history.
cool- never heard of them before
No ticket competition like last week? Ah sure what difference would it make because ye dont announce a winner in any case.
someone’s obviously never won a free ticket in his tiny little life
Tiny little life? I’ll have you know I’m an old fogey ya cheeky wee scamp.
Chimpy, I believe the winner announcement you are referring to was posted on September 18 and you actually won: https://www.broadsheet.ie/2019/09/16/a-large-bombay-win/.
It’s not until next February so we held off on any urgent emails knowing you would see the post, firm in the knowledge that you are an avid reader…
can feel the heat from chimp’s cheeks from here
Scarlet for chimpy
Chumpy Chimpy!
Oh man that is embarrasing. Jasus, sorry Bodger.
No worries at all, Chimpy. Nick will be in touch. Have a great night.
you’re too forgiving, bodger
i’d have put the boot in
Hehehehehe
I agree with Brother Barnabas. I deserve it. Utterly ashamed here. I’ll slink off back to my crying chair for the evening.
Ah here.
Do you know what would make it alright Chimbo?
Take me with you
I promise to keep my hands to myself
Sure it’s a grand day, why stop there? Another of their gems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awG_PuUeToE
They were great. And dark.
“It’s Not So Rare.”
Brilliant. Great stuff.