“It’ll be monumentally exciting to see where Peter Richardson goes next.” — Hot Press
“For fans of folk-rock and heartfelt lyricism, “Better Alone” is a must-listen, showcasing Richardson’s undeniable talent and his ability to craft emotive, resonant
melodies.” – Pure M Magazine
Peter Richardson is a singer-songwriter from Dublin. An avid songwriter all his life, Peter grew up surrounded by music. After testing the waters with his original songs at a college open mic, Peter began properly recording his music at home in the summer of 2020.
A few months later in October he released his debut single, “The End of The World”, an indie folk ballad filled with choral vocals and stirring, apocalyptic lyrics and instrumentation.
Following his debut, Peter continued with a string of releases, leading with “Please Don’t Believe Me” which premiered on RTÉ Radio 1 upon release, and the following summer his debut EP “Then & Now” produced with Cian Sweeney (1000 Beasts).
Peter and his band made their live debut that summer, selling out the upstairs in Whelan’s weeks in advance, and moving to headline the venue’s main room due to overwhelming demand for their first ever show.
Since this, they have continued to grow with headline shows in the Soundhouse, a festival debut at Kaleidoscope, a sold-out headliner in BelloBar, and reached new heights in this year packing out the Grand Social for their fourth ever headline show.
As the success of their live shows has been growing, Peter has spent the past year working with prolific Drogheda producer Daniel DeBurca on a new body of music to bring himself and his band into the next chapter of their career.
The first of these brand new songs, ‘Better Alone’ released in April 2024, a bold step into a new sound with folk-rock ballad bursting with the extra grit the group has playing together over the past two years. The next of these songs, Told Me Twice is set to release on the 29 th November, a romantic contrast to Better Alone and a further exploration of this new direction.
This will be followed by Peter and his band’s return to the Grand Social on the 21st December, this time promoted by MCD with their biggest and boldest show to date,and send them onwards into new heights for 2025.
“Told Me Twice” is the latest single from Peter Richardson. Written by Peter and recorded in Jejune Studios in Drogheda, the track is the latest in a series of new music that Peter has been working on with prolific producer Daniel DeBurca. Peter has spent the past year recording in Jejune, working collaboratively with Daniel and his band to master their new sound. “Told Me Twice,” is a heartfelt exploration of love and optimism, set to release on November 29th, 2024. This track follows his previous release, “Better Alone,” and marks a delightful shift in tone, showcasing a more romantic and hopeful perspective.
Written during a period of creative growth, “Told Me Twice” captures the essence and excitement of newfound love, blending rich melodies with poignant lyrics. Peter’s signature folk-rock style shines through, enhanced by the chemistry developed with his band during live performances in recent years. The song features lush instrumentation and layered harmonies that invite listeners into a warm, uplifting experience.
With this release, Peter continues to evolve as an artist, building on the momentum of his previous successes and solidifying his presence in the Irish music scene. “Told Me Twice” promises to resonate as perhaps Richardson’s most inspiring and romantic to date, adding another poignant song to the singer-songwriter’s ever- broadening collection.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Headline show in The Grand Social, Dec 21st
MCD Presents Peter Richardson + Special