Words: Fin Harrison
Hailing from a small village in West Cork, producer and singer-songwriter Cormac Fallon a.k.a MOMOTUSKAN arrived in the big smoke with one mission: to take his project to outer space. At the age of 22, Fallon has spent the best part of the last two years working behind the scenes on film sets, before taking the decision to move to London and follow the advice once given to him by Loyle Carner: “do what you would do if money wasn’t a thing”.
No matter the time of day, Fallon can usually be found somewhere on campus. Whether it be in a rehearsal room or a production studio, the Irishman spends most of his waking hours eagerly developing his project. Speaking on his work ethic, Fallon tells LDN “When I was at university in Galway, I barely passed first year and had this massive panic attack at the start of second year. It was so bad that I thought it was a heart attack. I went to the doctor and everything. Thankfully it was all fine, but I convinced myself it was gonna happen again if I didn’t pass these exams, so I just had the fear of God in me to get through them.” he continues, “I used to be a very lazy person, but that experience really taught me to get on with things, and thankfully that’s something I’ve managed to apply to the way I make my music.”
His first move at BIMM was to put together a band and bring MOMOTUSKAN to the stage. With efficiency, he assembled a gifted international ensemble, composed of Shae O’Leary (guitar), Tatsuki Nishikawa (guitar), Sam Carey (drums), Luke Cedar (bass) and Rhys Davies (keys). The band have since been hard at work, focussing on making 2025 all about playing live shows. In January they packed out the iconic Mascara Bar in Stoke Newington in what was a hugely triumphant debut show, and on May 1st they plan to build on this further, as they ascend to the stage at the O2 Academy Islington – a rite of passage for all up and coming London artists.
Fallon enthusiastically reflects on the experience of seeing his music brought to life by his new comrades, stating “In the live versions, all the songs have taken on a bit of a grungy, almost Stooges-esque aesthetic that doesn’t really exist in the recorded version.” he proceeds “It’s a real collaborative effort, and I’m trying to make sure we all feel like equals and that everyone gets their own moments and solos.”
In October, Fallon hit the five thousand stream milestone on his track WOODEN SOLDIER; a carefully crafted DIY project that demonstrates his understanding of creative versatility. Its high bpm tempo alongside its punchy, nihilistic vocal line makes for a well considered punk-infused track. However, his summer release Orion’s Belt takes one giant leap into a vastly different sonic sphere. The self-reflective lyrics are delivered thoughtfully as they float amid ethereal instrumental layers. Like both of these tracks, his new grunge-folk single THROWAWAY was mastered by producer Killian Taylor, best known for his work alongside hot topic Dublin rapper Curtisy.
Fallon had a very musical upbringing, singing in choirs and playing the trumpet in orchestras throughout much of his school life. His father, who was also in a band during his 20s, brought him up listening to The Beatles and Pink Floyd. These groups became the blueprint from which his passion for songwriting developed, and remain highly influential in his creative process to this day.
He began producing and recording music in his teens, and uploading his songs onto Soundcloud. His music draws inspiration from a well-rounded variety of artists, including the likes of Dominic Fike, Kendrick Lamar, Fontaines D.C and Sir Paul McCartney.
In 2025, Fallon is determined to continue using his music as a vehicle for his own experimentation, testing his boundaries and showing off his creative elasticity. With his debut mixtape in the works, MOMOTUSKAN gives us lots to be excited for this year.
Catch MOMOTUSKAN at Off The Cuff on March 14. Tickets here.
‘THROWAWAY’ is out now on all streaming platforms.
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