Formed in Dundalk, Ireland, Just Mustard consists of vocalist Katie Ball, guitarists David Noonan (also backing vocals) and Mete Kalyoncuoglu, bassist Robert Hodgers Clarke, and drummer Shane Maguire. Their heady blend of noise, trip hop, and electronic-influenced music has helped them build a reputation as one of Ireland’s most thrilling new bands, both live and on record.
Across their first two albums – 2018’s 'Wednesday' and Partisan Records debut 'Heart Under' from 2022 – the Irish band had become masters at creating haunting noise rock, Katie Ball’s bewitching vocals swirling amongst the sounds like smoke. 'Heart Under', defined by a maelstrom of dark industrial noise and dreamy textures, explored themes of grief and longing, with imagery of being submerged deep underwater and gasping for air.
On the remarkable 'WE WERE JUST HERE', the band reemerges, leaning towards the light and the rush of euphoria. A pollyanna is defined as an excessively cheerful or optimistic person. For it to be the title and inspiration of the opening track and lead single from Just Mustard’s third album, 'WE WERE JUST HERE', signals a Damascene moment for the Dundalk five-piece.
