Glen Hansard has been performing with his band since 1990 as The Frames. A native of Dublin, when he was 13 he began busking on those city streets. Fittingly, in 2007 he and girlfriend Marketa Irglova were in an Irish film called Once, following an Irish busker and the struggles he faces as a street performer. The soundtrack to Once was Hansard and Irglova's second release as The Swell Season. Sadly, however, while they are still friends, they are no longer romantically involved and Hansard has stated that Strict Joy will probably be the last album as The Swell Season.
Hansard declares Van Morrison as one of his major influences and has covered many of his songs at The Frames' live shows. The influence is especially evident on songs like "Low Rising" and "Feeling the Pull" as well as on many songs from his previous work with both Irglova and The Frames.
The Swell Season will be missed, but any future work from Hansard, with The Frames or anyone else, will be much anticipated.
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