Finds - Night Year (2026)

26 years into their discography, Dublin electronic label Front End Synthetics is still releasing from the Irish underground. Finds is the project of John McMahon of Irish trio Rollers/Sparkers. Night Year is chiefly concerned with unfurling warm ambient tones and dubby hypnotic productions across its seven tracks.

John McMahon is from legendary Irish cosmic-trio and the oft elusive Rollers/Sparkers. This is his FES solo debut and a full length album no less. We’re really excited about this one.

Gorgeous seeping ambient tones and resonant fluctuating harmonies are the main attraction here. John takes his time to build these gentle motifs without rushing anything. Sometimes modern mid-summer and other times medieval twilight. "Tossing Without Turning" is an example of something utterly ancient, foreboding and secret. While "Hummingtime Again" is the instant antidote, wrapping you up warm in time for the sunrise.

Completed by a gentle mastering courtesy of the great Seán Mac Erlaine, this I think is up there with our favourite releases to date.