"The Vinylheads" is the pop/rock music project of Irishman Col Patterson. Col is influenced by The Kinks, The Killers, The Doors, The Stranglers, and Synth Pop legends OMD and Depeche Mode. Produced by Martin Quinn of JAM Studios in Ireland, “Kicks” the debut Album was released in Sep 2015 to critical acclaim. Frank Hughes of GoldenPlec.com said of Kicks: "Over the course of ten songs, The Vinylheads take elements of Brit pop circa The Boo Radleys mixed with the Americana tinged rock sensibilities of The Hold Steady. The melding of both styles from opposite sides of the Atlantic is largely successful. At times, it’s perky and bouncing like a kid on a sugar rush on If I Should and Dream Speed Away before changing gears to more anthemic, atmospheric tunes like To Kill A Giant." Colm O'Hare of Hotpress Said: "Strong Debut By Irish Outfit-"Kicks" -Patterson's commanding voice comes across as a blend of Paul Weller and Psychedelic Furs' Richard Butler...the energy of Punk and classic Rock, all imbued with a distinctly Irish Flavour...it all adds up to an impressive debut by any measure" Emily Belton-Pure M Magazine said: "Kicks is full to the brim with pop rock basslines and guitar riffs. This is a substantial album that flows smartly along. Col Patterson’s distinctive, warm voice cements the passion in this album." In December 2014, the title single, “Kicks” was chosen by BBC 6music for airplay by Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq and was Legend Tom Robinson’s Recommends “Pick of the Week”. Danny Gandolfi from Musicnews.com described another single "Pear" as… .."a catchy pop song, with great jangly melodic guitar and neat, clever chord changes (reminding me of ‘The Undertones’), slowly building up, veering towards a rousing chorus and uplifting close." "Fish" is the first single of his upcoming second Album "Hangover Moon" which will be released later in 2016.