Since their formation at the turn of the decade three piece alternative rock band "A Northern Light" adopted a strict "DIY" mentality, concentrating on developing an authentic and original sound that didn't necessarily flow with the status quo of the "Little Solidarity" movement they developed under. Several EP's, high profile gigs (which include support slots for the likes of Foo Fighters, T...
It's extremely difficult to distinguish particular highlights of a festival like Glasgowbury. With such a high caliber of acts and only an hour each to appreciate the majority of them, it makes it nearly impossible.
Special mention however, must go out to the following songs, in no particular order;
Pretty Child Backfire ~ Wish I Knew You Better
The Wonder Villains ~ TV
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'Small but Massive & never forgotten'
As the final chord progression echoed into the distance and the blinding lights of the "Small but Massive" stage faded out, a rare silence descended onto the hills of the Sperrin Mountains. There were tears in the eyes of even the most experienced festival goer and hugs all around as the end of the Glasgowbury era began to hit home. For anyone fortunate en...
After the release of their debut album, the critically acclaimed "Drive", Indigo Fury frontman Rory Lavelle could be forgiven for putting his feet up and taking some time to reflect on the bands long and complex journey. Instead, he's thrown himself straight into a follow up EP, "Mohawk", giving a glimpse into the blue print for what will surly be the groups follow up album - but would we see...
'Pawws' debut single is out now...
Today marks the beginning of a brand new section on EncoreNI.com ~ 'Encore Introducing'.
Here we take a look at young (predominately local) talent breaking through the music industry and tell you why we feel they have something a little bit special. Today Encore's been taking a look at "Pawws", one of the ever growing atmospheric-synth pop acts that have em...
'31 Years' is out now...
This week Encore NI took a look at a band beginning to capture the attention of audiences across both sides of the Irish sea, Strabanes own "White Male Actors" who have just released their latest single "31 Years". Taylor Johnson had a listen...
As '31 Years' drifts into life, a haunting guitar riff sets a melancholy mood, immediately balanced by a soulful piano melod...
Hi folks,
Last night I had the pleasure of making my second appearance on Northern Ireland's favorite musical based radio program "Across The Line" reviewing Belfast rockers More Than Conquerors & their melodic Indie-Pop support band Hurdles. I've already reviewed the gig for the website (which you can read below), but for anyone who missed the live show you can hear my comments o...
After their sets at the Cellar Bar in Draperstown, in preparation for Glasgowbury, the lads from Hurdles & More Than Conquerors sat down to chat to Taylor Johnson about the local music scene, upcoming albums and EP's and life after the legendary local festival as Glasgowbury prepares for it's last ever sets. The release date for More Than Conquerors debut album is also revealed - an Encore NI excl...
I had the chance to chat to Gary Lightbody & Paul Noonan from the brilliant Bell X1 after their live acoustic session last week at the Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast ~ I sat right beside him as he played piano for "Starlings Over Brighton Pier" from the new album "Chop Chop" (which is marvelous by the way).
The Snow Patrol & Tired Pony frontman chatted to me about his new album, "Ghost of the Mountain"...
More Than Conqueror's had the audience won over from the opening riff...
This week I headed down to the Cellar Bar in
Draperstown, which as you can imagine is buzzing at the minute with Glasgowbury just around the corner. This was essentially a warm up for that prestigious festival, (which has pioneered some incredible local acts such as A Plastic Rose and Two Door Cinema Club) with two ban...
Hi folks,
This week Encore NI had the unbelievable privilege to have a chat with our favorite alternative rock hero, Gerry Norman of A Plastic Rose! After a few audacious emails and a hilarious phonecall, I managed to arrange a meeting with the front man in his new home on foreign soil (see what we did there?) in Nottingham - during which we discussed the local music scene, how ...
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