The Manhattan Syndrome are an Irish indie/alternative band based in Dublin, Ireland. Mixing the sonic scope of Sigur Ros, the drive of Arcade Fire and the mood of The National with their own pop sensibilities, they have forged a dynamic style of their own; a combination of simple hook driven songwriting with post-rock, momentous accompaniment.

In June 2011, The Manhattan Syndrome recorded their debut E.P, engineered and mixed by Alan Kelly in Windmill Lane, Ireland's premier recording studios. ‘And we left it behind' draws on influences as far ranging as Sigur Ros and Leonard Cohen while maintaining a polished, accessible sound that accommodates both the band's driven rhythm and an emphasis on melody led vocals. Lyrically, sentiments of isolation and alienation surface throughout, backed by a sometimes sparse, sometimes epic soundscape.

And We Left It Behind was released on the 12th of August at The Workman's Club, selling out almost immediately. Tracks from the EP are available on the band's website.
www.themanhattansyndrome.com





Praise for ‘And we left it behind':

"this combination of musical, lyrical and vocal styles gels to create something special and almost other-worldly."

CollegeNews.com


"The Manhattan Syndrome are special... And We Left It will leave you stretching for the repeat button as well as a box of tissues"

ThePointofEverything.com




"...probably among the most beautiful songs I've heard this year... masterful, organic and mesmerizing... I really hope this is not the last we hear from The Manhattan Syndrome."

Wasfuersohr blog