Donegal singer songwriter George Houston started his music career in September 2020 with his debut single ‘Boo Fucking Hoo’. The track had instant local success pushing him to record his debut album Cold Toast followed by his second studio album Undesired the following year cementing his distinctive sound with brooding vocals, airy harmonies and candid lyrics. The artist has since seen traction and a steady growth of listeners across the country and beyond.
George has received much praise for his music, having been played on radio and playlists nationwide that has gained a strong following for the artist with over 75k streams on Spotify. Cold Toast was set as Ocean FMs Album of the week and both albums have been played across Ireland on stations such as RTÉ Radio One, RTÉ 2XM, Today FM, iRadio, Dublin South FM, Red FM, Dublin digital radio, Dundalk FM, Highland radio, Drive 105, Radio Nova and Shannonside FM to name a few, making the young artist one to watch.
Since the release of his debut album, the eclectic pop artist has had the opportunity to play at Body and Soul, Whelan’s ones to watch, The Regional Cultural Centre, An Grianán Theatre, Buncrana Music Festival, Dunfanaghy Festival, The Earagail Arts Festival, BlackBox Belfast, and the famous Stendhal Festival with the legendary Sister Sledge and Hayseed Dixies headlining.
Other acts he’s had the pleasure of supporting include Duke Special, John Doherty, In Their Thousands, Tramp and the award-winning Ciaran Lavery who co-wrote George’s first single of 2022 in an exciting collaboration titled ‘Painted Faces’.
The artist has also had the honour of supporting the amazing Hothouse Flowers at their sold-out show in Derry December 2022.
The singer has developed a strong live reputation with an ability to make even the largest of venues feel intimate; whether doing an acoustic set or playing with his full band including Steamy McCay(TRAMP) on drums, singer Ciara Doherty on Guitar, Malcolm Boyd (Happy Out) on Bass and his sister Kate Houston on backing vocals and keys.
George’s live sets are known to wow audiences with his ageless voice and nostalgic sound, ensuring an experience not to be missed as seen on his debut national tour, ‘The Undesired Tour’ this April with sold out shows in Derry and Belfast.
George Houston now continues to build his momentum even further as he sets out to release his new projects he’s been working on, the first body of work the ‘PAIN’ EP will be dropping September 15th ahead of a brand new album that the artist will be dropping in October.
