Month: June 2019

‘Eva’ is the latest single to be taken from Dublin born singer-songwriter Eoin Glackin’s new album, ‘Fires of Innocence’.

‘Eva’ is a song about accepting yourself and learning to feel joy in doing what you want to do while shedding the guilt of ignoring what is expected. All of this is wrapped up in an uplifting, foot stomping tune that has summer pumping through its veins.

Having spent the past year touring Ireland and the UK, including several stints with Irish rock icons Aslan, Glackin’s reputation as a captivating and energetic live performer continues to grow.

The album itself, ‘Fires of Innocence’, an alt-country rock infused barn burner with a cinematic scope, is out now.

Summer live dates:

July 20^th Fingal Fleadh – Swords Castle – Ireland
Aug 31^st / Sept 1^st Bunkfest – Oxfordshire – UK

Watch Eoin cover Viva Forever by the Spice Girls here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIGwvrFNFXM

Cat Turner returns with new single ‘Situation’ ahead of her upcoming EP release. The electro-synth artist first made waves with her debut EP receiving national airplay and drawing comparisons to artists like Grimes and Tove Lo. Her Clash Music-approved single ‘Waster’ saw her unpicking the complexities of millennial relationships, and live performances have included the Electric Picnic festival and slots with fellow ones-to-watch Pillow Queens.

Turner has won praise for her goth-pop sound, complete with her distinctive raw vocals and driving synths. She was recommended by Hot Press in their ‘Hot for 2019’ list, signalling the Galway-based singer-producer as one of the most promising voices on the Irish music scene and ‘Situation’ marks an ever-growing confidence for this exciting young artist. As always, there is a real sense of honesty with the lyricism on the new single as Turner dissects her own experiences –

“It’s a song about everything I’m not doing. I’m very driven and tend to get into my own bubble in life. It burst a little recently and I realised I was really missing out on a lot in life and generally just in what was going on around me. The song is that realisation and trying to figure out what to do with that.”

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Anna Mullarkey has just shared the new video for her release ‘Sometimes’.

Exploring themes of personal growth, confusion, and uncertainty, Mullarkey uses analogue synthesisers and samples in this modern, minimalist track that came out last month. The probing beat and escalating electronic chimes are combined with an enchanting, ethereal voice, which draws the listener in. It is ominous and disquieting, but also suggests the potential for self-acceptance.   

Video by Mia Mullarkey Additional Camera by Eddie Mullarkey   

Anna Mullarkey is a multi-instrumentalist composer, performer and producer. Specializing in piano, synth and vocals. Her compositions vary in style from folk, jazz to electronica. She has composed for multiple documentaries, many of which have toured internationally and won awards, including best short doc at Cork Film Festival and Galway Film Fleadh. She is co-founder of, and co-writer for the band My Fellow Sponges who have released two albums and an E.P and receive regular airplay on Irish radio. Anna is currently working on her new solo electronic project weaving her voice with analogue synthesisers to create atmospheric electronica. 

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Laura Elizabeth Hughes today releases the video for her current single ‘In My Defence’. Produced by Mark Caplice and mixed/mastered by Cian Sweeney of 1000Beasts, the song brought Laura’s music to a whole new audience. ‘In My Defence’ marks an uplifting new direction but still holds that distinctive sound and heart that the songwriter has become known for.

2019 has already seen Laura Elizabeth Hughes sell out her first Dublin headline show as well as building on a rapidly expanding fanbase with her first shows across the Atlantic in New York City and with a special intimate show for Sofar Sounds in London.

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Robert Grace releases new single ‘Moving Fast’ on June 21st.

Robert Grace is a Kilkenny based singer / songwriter / producer who has enjoyed significant success in his native Ireland.

Sounding like Shawn Mendes meets Charlie Puth, Robert has the ability to write slices of cool heartfelt pop ready made for Radio.

Previous releases have garnered him ‘Artist of the Week’ on Today FM, led to an A Playlisting on National Pop Station 2FM for his track ‘Wanna Love” and his track ‘Talk To Me’ was the most played track on Ireland’s biggest radio station RTE Radio 1 in June 2017. Substantial support was also received from Beat 102/103, iRadio, Spin & KCLR FM.

His last release ‘The Good Place’ was added to the influential Easy Playlist on Spotify where his last three releases have clocked up over 500,000 streams. An excellent live performer Robert has performed to capacity crowds at Ireland’s biggest festivals Electric Picnic and Indiependence.

In recent years Robert has developed into a songwriter of note. He wrote three and co-produced four tracks on Hometown’s 2015 chart topping album in Ireland. Hometown were managed by Louis Walsh & were signed by Colin Barlow at RCA.

Robert has also co-written with some of the best-known songwriters in the UK including:

Dan McDougall (The Wanted, The Shires)
Blair MacKichan (Paloma Faith/Sia/Lily Allen)
Phil Thornalley (Natalie Imbruglia/Pixie Lott)
Josh Wilkinson (One Direction / 5 Seconds of Summer)

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June sees the launch of Cork family trio Greenshine’s third album. Coming from musical families themselves as well as the broader family of music (Noel and Mary have appeared on the albums and worked in studio with artists as diverse as The Republic of Loose, Dr. Strangely Strange and Christy Moore, while Ellie has sung on projects including Ger Shine’s ‘All The While’ and Grandfather ‘Paddy Greene’s Family Album’) they thought it only natural that Greenshine’s third release should be called ‘FAMILY’, especially in light of the fact that some of those beloved family members have passed away leaving a musical legacy that is coming to light through the current Greene-Shine generations.

The song ‘Little J’ was written by Mary to mark the passing of her brother Jason at the age of 48 and it’s followed on the album by a song he wrote called ‘Ricochet’ which he sang and played on a demo he made in the band’s studio a couple of years before he died. It was just a little sketch of a song he was working on and is very short and very sweet. After he passed away Mary went back and put harmonies to it. That time was difficult in the family’s life as Mary’s father Paddy died the week before Jason. A number of years prior to Paddy’s death the whole family made an album called ‘PADDY GREENE’S FAMILY ALBUM’. He was a wonderful singer and Mary can hear echoes of his voice in her own, her brother Willie’s and sometimes Ellie’s.

The 12 song collection is largely self penned and sees the emergence of Ellie as a songwriter, co-writing 2 tracks with Mary. Another co-write was ‘Brother’ which Mary wrote with Cormac O’Caoimh.

The album is dedicated to families in all their forms and features material which runs the gamut of emotions from happiness to grief. It also includes well chosen songs from some of the groups’ favourite songwriters including legends of American songwriting John Prine and Townes Van Zandt.

Two singles released in advance of  ‘FAMILY’, ‘Dandelion Seed’ and ‘The Good is Gone’ were co-written by Ellie and Mary and both songs hit the No. 1 spot on RTE Radio 1’s Airplay list where they rested for several weeks, emulating the success of previous single ‘THE GIRL IN THE LAVENDER DRESS’ which also went on to be third most played Irish track on RTE Radio 1 in the year of its release.

Hallmarks of ‘FAMILY’ are the tight family harmonies and multi instrumental work for which the trio is renowned and features guest singers Sadie Shine and Jason Greene, Pat Crowley on piano, Eithne Willis on violin and viola, Karen O’ Halloran, cello,  Martin Leahy on drums, bass and pedal steel and David Murphy on pedal steel. Christy Moore described Greenshine as: “…the sound of a family immersed in music, tight in harmony, in love with song,” – a fitting tribute to a family who has made music their life.

The launch of Greenshine’s third album ‘FAMILY’ will be celebrated with a series of concerts and festivals which takes them all over Ireland throughout the Summer. For more details on the ‘FAMILY’ nationwide tour visit www.facebook.com/greenshinepeople

Greenshine Tour Dates:

Fri. 14 June 9pm DC MUSIC CLUB, CAMDEN ROW, DUBLIN
Sat. 15 June 6pm THE CORNER HOUSE, CORK
Sun. 16 June 1.30pm DOOLIN FOLK FEST, HOTEL DOOLIN, CO. CLARE
Sat. 22 June 8pm TOONS BRIDGE, MACROOM, CO. CORK
Sat. 29 June 8pm EILEENS’ TEA ROOMS, CASTLEBLANEY, CO.
MONAGHAN
Sat. 6 July 8pm TAY LANE CHURCH, CELBRIDGE, CO. KILDARE
Thurs. 18 July 8.30pm GALWAY ARTS FEST, BLACKGATE CULTURAL CENTRE
Fri. 26 July 8pm THE LOBBY AT THE GOLDIE, NANO NAGEL CENTRE, CORK
Sat. 27 July 8pm THE HIGH TIDE CLUB, CASTLETOWNBERE, CO. CORK
Sun. 28 July 5pm THE MALLOW ARTS FEST
Sun. 4 Aug 10pm SPRAOI FEST, JORDAN’S, WATERFORD
Fri. 23 Aug 9pm THE WEIR FOLK CLUB, WALLIS’ BAR, MIDLETON, CO. CORK
Sat. 24 Aug 8.30pm MOY RIVER FOLK CLUB, CLOONACOOL, SLIGO

Dublin-based band Stolen City are continuing to build on their success, with the release of a brand new single set for June 7th 2019.

The track ‘Coming Home’ displays the fun and energetic sound that fans of the trio will have become accustomed to.

The latest song was recorded in Hebert Place studio by Michael Brady, with whom the band have a long-term working relationship, and was mastered by Fergal Davis.

Speaking ahead of the release, guitarist David McCabe said: “We wrote this song with our audience in mind – like we always say, we really want people to listen to us and bop along.”

“I even got to try out my own vocals on this track which I hope brings a different vibe – something more energetic, more upbeat.” he shared.

The release is part of an overall eventful summer for the lads, who are continuing to work on increasing their following and gaining further interest across the Irish music scene. They already have three major festivals to look forward to – Indiependence, Sult Festival and Vantastival.

The single will be available across the band’s various social media platforms on June 7th, as well as via the streaming platform Spotify.

Keywest have just released their brand double single ‘I’m Not Me Without You/Don’t Let Me Down’, out today 7 June 2019. These are the second songs to be released off their upcoming Marshall Records debut album ‘Ordinary Superhero’, which is now available for pre-order with exclusive bundles through Transistor Music here.

‘I’m Not Me Without You’ is an emotional duet with Irish singer Una Healy (formerly of the multi-platinum selling act The Saturdays) which is about two people who realise they may be perfect for each other, but are too afraid to ask, even though they are going around in circles in their own lives.

‘Don’t Let Me Down’ is an uptempo folk track about being in limbo with somebody you’re in love with, knowing that the other person feels something, but hoping they come through in the end. The song showcases Jimi’s textured electric guitar playing and the band’s ability to craft larger-than-life, singalong choruses.

The band’s debut album ‘The Message’ entered the top 20 in Ireland, second album ‘Joyland’ went to Number 1 in Ireland in 2015, third album ‘True North’ went to Number 3 in Ireland and they had a string of radio hits such as ‘Carousel’, ‘This Is Heartbreak’, ‘This Summer’, ‘Something Beautiful’ and ‘Cold Hands’. The band have sold out shows across Ireland, including three Dublin sell out shows at The Olympia Theatre, The Academy and Whelan’s, all within 10 months. In addition to sold out headline shows, the band has performed at festivals including British Summer Time, Country 2 Country and Country Music Week in London and Longitude and Electric Picnic festivals in Ireland. The band have recently completed a 13 date Irish, UK and European tour, which included a sold out 1,200 capacity O2 Academy Liverpool show.

Keywest are widely known for their explosive live performances. The four-piece Dublin based band comprises of Kav, Glover, Jimi and Harry. The band formed after being introduced during a trip to Los Angeles where they became friends. Starting out in Dublin, the band found the gig scene in Ireland very slow and began busking, taking their sound directly to the people of Ireland. Whilst honing their sound and style the band became famous and well known for busking on Shop Street in Galway and Grafton Street in Dublin.

Out now, ‘I’m Not Me Without You/Don’t Let Me Down’ are the latest tracks to be released from Keywest’s upcoming Marshall Records debut ‘Ordinary Superhero’, which is due for release on the 27 September 2019, with an Irish, UK and European tour to follow.

‘ORDINARY SUPERHERO” ALBUM TRACKLISTING

1. Somebody To Love
2. C’est La Vie
3. I’m Not Me Without You
4. Don’t Let Me Down
5. Ordinary Superhero
6. How Did We Get Here?
7. What Are You Waiting For?
8. Wear Your Love
9. This Is Heartbreak
10. Blood, Sweat and Tears

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ELKIN have been back in the studio with producer Dan McIntyre (lullahush /  Æ MAK) and the result is this soulful funk infused pop ballad ‘Cut My Tongue’. Dark lyrics are complemented by the sultry style, slick production and laid back summer sound.

Ellen and Carla were writing and singing together from the age of 15 before taking their music to a new level as ELKIN. Following the release of debut single Paro, ELKIN were named as one of State.ie’s Faces of 2018.  

Their debut EP, ‘Bad Habits’, was released in May 2018: “Honey, uplifting and brimming with feel good vibes… There’s a bit of a Nicks / McVie /Buckingham thing going on too.” – Remy

Fronted by Ellen and Carla, ELKIN draw influence from the R’n’B, pop, indie and folk worlds. With bassist Peter and guitarist Conor of Hatchlings, plus drummer Rob, “the band display an eclectic mix of R&B, pop and hip-hop beats, bolstered by alternating female vocals and smooth guitars.” Stephen Porzio, Hot Press

In February 2019, ELKIN released a new single ‘Green Eyes’, a collaboration with Æ MAK producer lullahush – ‘a sweet-sad pop banger infused with plenty of soul’ (Nialler9).

After gigs such as Whelan’s Ones To Watch 2019 and Nialler9’s Music Cork Showcase, and studio sessions with John Barker (Totally Irish) and RTE Studio8 with Tebi Rex and Eoghan McDermott,and RTE 2XM with Dermot Lambert, ELKIN present new single ‘Cut My Tongue’ out now.

“Cut My Tongue is our take on the femme fatale figure. She’s perfect on the outside but ready to split your heart in two and keep half for herself. The dark lyrics are complemented by the ‘witchy beach vibes’ of this summer release” ELKIN.

LIVE

May 25^th – Sleepover Club, Workman’s Club
May 30^th – supporting Nnic, Whelan’s
June 18^th – Ruby Sessions, Doyle’s  

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