Jack Colleran (born May 1993), known professionally as MMOTHS, is an Irish electronic musician.
Biography Colleran was born in Newbridge, County Kildare. He has played piano since he was five years old. He played in several bands while in school and, in 2011, began making music on his laptop using a demo version of Ableton Live. He released the demo on SoundCloud a week later under the stage name MMOTHS."Mmoths", sxsw.com. Retrieved 17 November 2012
Having released a number of tracks on SoundCloud, MMOTHS was approached by and then signed to Los Angeles music label SQE Music. SQE released his self-titled debut EP in March 2012, which featured guest vocals from Superhumanoids and Keep Shelly in Athens.Murray, Robin (2012) "MMOTHS Adds UK Tour Dates", Clash, 15 February 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2012 The EP was described by This Is Fake DIY as "an utterly beautiful blend of electronics that are somehow crafted to evolve with an aching sense of soulful intimacy".Blackburn, Ben (2012) "MMOTHS – EP1", This Is Fake DIY. Retrieved 17 November 2012
MMOTHS performed at the South by Southwest festival in April 2012. In August, he supported At the Drive-In at the O2 Academy in Brixton, and he has also opened for Aphex Twin."At The Drive-In – Live At O2 Academy, Brixton", Clash, 29 August 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2012Fertig, Elizabeth (2012) "MMOTHS: "Folding" (Prefix Premiere)", Prefix, 13 June 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2012
MMOTHS' EP entitled Diaries was released 5 March 2013 and features vocals by Holly Miranda and Young & Sick.
Discography
Studio albums Year Album details Peak chart positionsIRLUK2016 Luneworks Released: 11 March 2016 Label: Because Formats: CD, download 88 — "—" denotes a title that did not chart.
Extended plays Year Album details2012 MMOTHS Released: March 2012 Label: SQE2013 Diaries Released: March 2013 Label: SQE
Compilation appearances Annie Mac Presents 2012 (2012), Island: "Over You"
References
External links MMOTHS at Discogs