Category: Codes

Codes are an Irish indie electronic quartet from Dublin, consisting of Daragh Anderson, Eoin Stephens, Paul Reilly and Raymond Hogge. Their debut album Trees Dream in Algebra was nominated for the 2010 Choice Music Prize. The band have established themselves swiftly as a very exciting and energetic live act and to date have supported such bands as Keane and The Airborne Toxic Event.
Codes formed in late 2007 when all members – who had been friends for several years – found themselves available to compose and play music together. Previously, Daragh and Paul had played in another group that disbanded, while Raymond – who had just recently moved to Dublin – also left a band that he was involved with.
In early 2008 they released 2 independent singles –”This is Goodbye” and “Guided by Ghosts”, that both entered the Irish top 50 at number 32 and number 43 respectively. Both singles were well received critically, helped towards a growing fan base and secured the band their first major shows,…