James McGovern and Damien Tuit of the Dublin-formed group speak to Louis Chilton about their shapeshifting third album, Irish solidarity with Palestine, and the argument in LA that nearly broke up the band.
Like many Irish bands – from Fontaines to trad outfits such as Lankum and The Mary Wallopers – The Murder Capital have been vocal in their support for Palestinians: all the proceeds from “Love Of Country” were donated to Medical Aid for Palestine.
You’re always only moments away from the ego taking over – that’s how a lot of the fights we’ve had throughout the years have come about… from a place of fear, a place of ego, a place of all the things that make human beings difficult to be with at times.
The two spots had been filled previously by Morgan Wilson and Matt Wilson, both of whom departed the band before The Murder Capital’s first album.
There’s lots of journalists that are like, ‘Are you afraid to become a political band?’ We’re just f***ing human beings.”.
