It’s January, and we’re all hungover, broke and enormous, so we need inspiration. Here’s something very nice for the time of year that’s in it. The Manhattan Syndrome is a Dublin indie band specialising in the kind of swelling melody and gorgeous sentiment that would have even the most dead-eyed malcontent composing epic music videos in their heads where everyone is better-looking and is totally in love despite themselves. A little of The National, a little Stornoway, a little of the guilty pleasure in the best 80s power ballads, The Manhattan Syndrome was made for stadium singalongs. It’s not often you hear such a massive sound from an Irish indie band. Yes, I think you’re going to like this. This is Cold Company, from their debut EP “And We Left It Behind”. Side effects include: punching the air, weeping attractively, marching purposefully to win back the love of your life … There’s more →