The Irish group Gilla Band has released a new single, a song called "Sports Day."

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The track is released before of the band's North American tour which hits in several American cities as well as Vancouver Canada.

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Dara Kiely who is the singer notes in a statement that "Sports Day" is about announcing embarrassing facts.

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The Gilla Band are still getting used to their new name they are growing ever-closer to something truly exceptional.

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Gilla Band’s latest album Most Normal was released in October 2022 it included “Post Ryan,” “Backwash,” and “Eight Fivers.”

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The new song is essentially an outtake or a rare track that wasn't on their most recent album and Most Normal.

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The song tune may not be the most creative in the world but even in its roughness it has a certain charm.

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Sports Day has enough grungey push and pull to distinguish it from other modern indie rock tracks.

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Gilla Band was founded in 2011 and consists of vocalist Dara Kiely, guitarist Alan Duggan, bassist Daniel Fox, and drummer Adam Faulkner.

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Gilla Band released their self-produced debut album Holding Hands With Jamie on Rough Trade in September 2015.

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In November 2021 the band announced they were changing their name from Girl Band to Gilla Band.

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The band had to change their name because it was "misgendered" and that it might have "promoted a culture of non-inclusivity."

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