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Exclusive: New Christmas Video from Robb Murphy

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Belfast singer songwriter, Robb Murphy, releases a new single, “When Love is Tangled Between Friends”, tomorrow, Friday 11th December, and he’s just given IMRO an exclusive on the festive video.

The track will be available from Robb’s Bandcamp page tomorrow and ends a busy year for the songwriter following the release of his second album, “Sleep Tonight”, back in March. Packed full of personal memories and stories of Robb’s native Northern Ireland, the album is a tapestry of music in the grand Irish storytelling tradition.

Featuring Robb’s family and friends, the video for “When Love is Tangled Between Friends” is a warm and fitting close to 2015 for the critically acclaimed artist.

The single will be available for free download from Robb’s Bandcamp page from Friday 11th December until Friday 1st January.

www.robbmurphy.com

New Single from the Paul K Band | “Bright, Side”

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The Paul K Band have just released the title track from their upcoming EP, “Bright Side”.

Produced by David O’Regan and mastered by Pete Maher, “Bright Side” the single, is now available to stream on YouTube and Soundcloud. It follows the release of “Come Sailing”, the first track taken from the EP, last month.

The Paul K Band have in the past shared a stage with Deacon Blue, Duke Special, Imelda May and Arlo Guthrie.

You can keep up to date with the band on their Facebook page here.

 

Debut Album Coming Soon from Pa Curran | “Poor Man’s Clothes”

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Pa CurranBantry songwriter, Pa Curran, is set to release his debut album, “Poor Man’s Clothes”, next month. The album was written and recorded at Ocean Studios in West Cork with producer, Wayne Sheehy, and is set for release in July.

Pa has just completed a successful Fund-It campaign to contribute to putting the finishing touches on the album. The lead single, “Poor Man’s Clothes”, tells the story of valuing people over possessions, a theme that resonates throughout the album. Pa’s first single, “Unintentional Hero”, was a bittersweet success for him last year when it went straight to Number 1 in the iTunes chart, putting Hozier’s “Take Me to Church” at Number 2. The single was a dedication to Pa’s close friend and fellow musician, Taidhg Burke Neff, who died tragically in 2013 and donated his organs to save the lives of seven people.

Having supported Declan O’Rourke, Ian O’Doherty, The Original Rudeboys, Niall Connolly and The Calvinists, Pa set off on a tour of the US in 2014, the highlight of which was a gig at Rockwood Music Hall and the iconic “Scratcher Sessions”.

After the release of “Poor Man’s Clothes”, Pa will be heading back to the US for a short tour in August.

Pa has reached his target on Fund-It but there’s still a bit of time to show some support at http://fundit.ie/project/pa-curran-album–single-fundit-campaign.

The Deans Need Your Help with “Supply and Command”

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Galway three-piece, The Deans, have just recorded their latest EP, “Supply and Command”. An independent production, the band have launched a Fund-It campaign to bring the EP to completion.

Since 2009 The Deans have toured extensively throughout Europe, playing venues and festivals throughout France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and Holland. After being sighted at the Guitare-En-Scene festival in France by the organisers of the Montreux Jazz Festival, the group were invited to perform at the 43rd anniversary of the world renowned music festival. 2011 saw the group’s first venture stateside to NYC’s lower east side, where they performed shows in The Studio at Webster Hall, Arlene’s Grocery and the prestigious Kenny’s castaways, to name but a few.

Their forthcoming EP, “Supply and Command”, will feature five tracks including the band’s recently released single, “Take it Easy”. Recorded between IMW Studios, London and a disused hotel near Paris, the underlying thread throughout the EP is reflected in the dystopian lyric of “Take it Easy” and the sombre, introspective tone of “Hollows of my Dreams”.

The release of “Supply and Command”, which is set for September, will be accompanied by a nationwide tour before The Deans return to Europe and the UK in October.

The Deans are hoping their Fund-It campaign will help towards mixing, mastering and manufacturing of the EP. You can check out their “Supply and Command” Fund-It page here: http://fundit.ie/project/funders/the-deans-ep—supply–command and keep up to date with The Deans through their Facebook page and website.

 

Sinéad White’s Debut Album “Finally” Lands this Weekend

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Sinead WhiteKildare artist, Sinéad White, releases her debut album “Finally” on 30th May, with a launch gig on release night in The Sugar Club.

The first single from the album, “Better”, is already gaining Sinéad much attention among Ireland’s music media, with music magazine Goldenplec selecting her as one of their ‘Plec Picks’ for 2015.

Sinéad has been captivating audiences at Electric Picnic, Longitude, Knockanstockan and Vantastival among other festivals, with her unique voice and take on songwriting. Her debut release also follows support slots for Duke Special and Everlast from House of Pain.

This summer Sinéad White is ready to launch the release of her debut album “Finally” with her biggest headline show to date at the Sugar Club in Dublin on Saturday, May 30th.

Tickets are priced at €13.50 (including booking fee) via sugarclub.com. Doors are at 8pm. Support on the night will come from the fantastic Stomptown Brass.

For more follow Sinéad on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

 

Debut EP from Limerick’s Randolf & The Crokers

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Randolf & The CrokersConversation Amongst the Ruins is a four track debut EP from Limerick band Randolf & the Crokers due for release on Friday 8th May. It follows on from their debut single Hangin, released in December last year.

The EP was recorded and mixed in the Lakelands Studios in Athlone by Mike O’Dowd and mastered in Limerick by Richard Dowling of Wav Mastering. It showcases a blend of folk/country/blues influences with ear-pricking harmonies which combine to produce a unique sound that has been carefully honed on the local gig circuit over the last few years.

The six piece band formed in 2011, released their debut single and video for Hangin in December 2014 and 2015 sees them release their first physical recording Conversation Amongst the Ruins.  The band has played locally in various Limerick venues over the years and has supported O Emperor, Mark Geary, Moscow Metro, John Blek & the Rats and most recently The Lost Brothers.

Conversations Amongst the Ruins will be available on digital release from Friday 8th May.

Tour Dates
08/05/2015 (Fri) – EP Launch, Dolans, Limerick

15/05/2015 (Fri) – Kenny’s, Lahinch

16/05/2015 (Sat) – Greyhound Bar, Kilkee

22/05/2015 (Fri) – Whelans , Dublin

23/05/2015 (Sat) – Monroes, Galway

For more follow Randolf & The Crokers on Facebook and Twitter.

“All the Times” is the New Single from The Blood Red Mountain Band

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The much loved Dublin Alt-country act, The Blood Red Mountain Band, have spent some time crafting their new sound, and are set to release ‘All The Times’, the first single from their forthcoming album, “Far from Daylight”.  Telling a tale of late night, drunken breakups; it’s a single rich in longing and heartache, in  triumphant strings and edgy vocals.

The three boys and two girls of The Blood Red Mountain Band sail a peculiar ship made from bits of Americana, Country, Soul and Rock.  Almost two years in the studio with producer Anthony Gibney -whose most recent work was Alien Envoy’s album ‘Loads’ (which got a 9/10 from HotPress)- they are finally ready to let their baby go out into the world.  “I’m really excited to get this single out, we’ve put a lot of heart into these new songs and I can’t wait for our fans to hear it” said Alison Byrne, vocalist and oboe player with the band.

The single will be available on iTunes from Thursday, 23th April.

To celebrate the launch, the band play in The Sugar Club this Thursday, 23th April 2015.

Tickets cost €12 on the door or can be purchased in advance from the Sugar Club.  Support on the night from Andy Earley and The Dublin City Rounders.

The full album ‘Far From Daylight’ will be available from Sept 1st 2015.

For more, check out the award winning Blood Reds on Facebook and YouTube.

First Sounds of Summer with A Lazarus Soul

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A Lazarus Soul“Mercury Hit a High” is the latest release from A Lazarus Soul. The aptly titled second single from the band’s latest album, Last of the Analogue Age, comes just in time for the start of Spring.

The single also includes a reworking of the track by The Last Sound, as well as two tracks recorded live in The Living Room – “Mark’ll Sink Us” and “On the Late Shift with the Skeleton Crew” and is now available on Bandcamp. 

The video for the single was filmed in March by Stephen Connelly and Joe Butler with animation by Alan Dunne. It features A Lazarus Soul member Brian Brannigan’s daughter, Aztier, along with her tribe of Ethiopian, Mexican and East Wallian friends!

You can catch A Lazarus Soul at the “Mercury Hit a High” launch gig this Friday 10th April in The Grand Social with support from The Last Sound and Jem Mitchell. €8 on the door.

They will also be playing JRB in Newbridge with The Mighty Stef and Knoxville Morning Saturday 25th April.

 

“Wonderland” is the New Album from I Am Niamh

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eventsi am niamh will be releasing her debut album, “Wonderland”, at a launch gig on the 9th May in the Freemasons Hall on Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. “Wonderland” sees i am niamh focus on electronica while continuing her quirky sounds.

The launch will see i am niamh perform with her string quartet and bass guitarist to give us the full vibrancy of her music in a live performance. Support on the night comes from the very talented pianist, Conor Walsh. It all happens in the historic and mysterious Freemasons Hall on Molesworth Street.

Here’s what some of the music press have said about her:

Hot Press have described her as “A multi talented artist for the future.”

The Last Mixed Tape  has said “A musician with a defined blend of avant-garde and electronic musicianship, i am niamh’s new L.P. could very well be one of the stand-out debut’s of 2015.”

Time Out London “Classically trained soprano Niamh Parkinson cites everyone from Debussy to Deerhoof as an influence, and it shows. Her eerie, modern piano riffs and bold string arrangements make her one for Regina Spektor and Kate Bush devotees.”

i am niamh Wonderland Album Launch

Freemasons Hall | Saturday 9th May | 7:30pm 

Tickets are just €10 online here (+ €1 fee): http://entertainment.ticketsolve.com/shows/873528861/events

And €12 at the door on the night.

Check out the event on Facebook 

www.iamniamh.com

“Architects” by White Chalk featured on Sky Sports

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whitechalkWhite Chalk have had their track, “Architects”, selected by Sky Sports for use in their coverage of the Premiership. The song was chosen for a special montage featuring top Premiership teams Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton and Manchester United on Sunday 15th March.

The song was used again during last Sunday’s big game Manchester United vs Liverpool, with an audience of over 2.7 million people watching the game in the UK and an estimated worldwide audience of over 14 million.

The band have been busy over the last few months touring Germany, Austria and Switzerland supporting Rea Garvey on his European arena tour and have just returned from the UK after supporting one of Ireland’s biggest bands Kodaline.

White Chalk have a number of dates booked for this year, including performances in the UK and Germany. Their new single “Back To The Start” is play listed on 2fm and most regional radio stations around the country.


UPCOMING GIGS:

25th April                               Stables Mullingar

30th April – 4th May             UK Tour Dates

30th May                                 Headline Academy 2 Dublin

20th June                                Backstage Theatre Longford

27th June – 8th July             Germany Tour Dates

24th July                                 Headline Rooskey Festival

August/September            Summer festivals to be announced

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