From the opening croon on this delicately mastered EP, Armagh born 'His New Atlas' (the pseudonym of acoustic songwriter Eoghan O'Hagan) displays all the transient beauty of a post-Fightstar Charlie Simpson. Title track 'Blood' is indeed brimming in this ambient mold, as the gravel-tinged vocals flow sweetly over gently strummed acoustic guitar. The mellow nature of this track gives His New A...
Born from the ashes of indie rockers Colenso Parade, Omagh's own Mickey McCullagh returns to the spotlight with his new folk rock outfit Meb Jon Sol. With a name supposedly derived from various childhood nicknames, and a backing band of friends both old and new, the overwhelming feeling of personal warmth and heart that Meb Jon Sol radiates is, thankfully, beautifully reflected in their debut ...
On Monday 20th January 2014 The John Hewitt in Belfast, a now iconic venue that has played host to acts as renowned as Mumford & Sons and Seasick Steve, saw the Irish debut of one of Americas most promising young rap artists, Minneapolis's own Sean Anonymous. In a musical setting more commonly associated with aspiring acoustic singer/songwriters, Sean Anonymous took to the stage with infectiou...
It's always a brave move for the lead guitarist of any band to announce the release of solo material. To take the step into life as the sole lyricist, composer and performer of any new project carries with it a unique pressure and certain responsibility that the security of a band just doesn't carry. For acoustic singer/songwriter Glenn Rosborough however, the transition has been as seamlessly...
This weeks track of the week comes from Lisburn's own Aaron Shanley. The acoustic singer songwriter has gathered a large, underground following over the last few years, both through his rigorous touring schedule, punk styled side projects and of course, that distinct vocal, a smooth blend of smoky ambiance and gentle melancholy. Yet, for all of Shanley's diverse musical projects, including h...
The journey of Patrick Wright from guitar
swinging, indie rocker, to the delicate and soulful acoustic tinged folk
artists that he has became in recent times has been a long and intriguing
process. Starting life as a promising indie four piece, 'Mere Moths'
immediately grabbed the attention of the local music scene through their
acclaimed 'Water Of The Land' EP. You felt the only thing that w...
United in anticipation and excitement, nestled under the soft glow of a minimalist stage set-up, a packed Limelight launched themselves to the barrier as Radio Ulster's own Rigsy took to the stage for the final time. He'd played the momentousness of the occasion to complete perfection, riling the crowd for every act of this fantastically organised night in aid of Alzheimer's research, before c...
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