CD Reviews
David Hope - ... And the Sea

"…and the Sea" is the 5th studio album release by Irish singer songwriter David Hope. Both lyrically and musically this is the deepest dive Hope has taken into his songwriting and recording capturing a mix of raw emotional acoustic tracks and full band epics this makes for his most complete album to date. Recorded and produced by the legendary Christian Best at Monique Studios, Midleton, Cork. The approach taken by Hope and Best to the albums production was to try and capture as much of the performances as live as possible, in an effort to be as true to each song as possible but ultimately have the overall sound like “an Album”.
Reevah - Call Me Up (single)

Constantly evolving from her singer-songwriter roots, Reevah, from Derry, Northern Ireland, has earned tastemaker acclaim, international airplay and streaming support in Ireland, the UK, the USA and beyond. But now Reevah steps into a new chapter and a fresh sound with the new single ‘Call Me Up’. Its vibrant rush of alt-pop melody, evocative ‘80s flavoured throwbacks and indie-rock live feel sets the tone for more releases which will follow in 2023. Reevah’s instantly magnetic vocal allure adds the midas touch to a sound that will appeal to fans of Phoebe Bridgers, Maggie Rogers, Florence + the Machine and London Grammar.
One Morning in August - Moment (single)

Moment is the highly anticipated new single from One Morning in August. Following on from this year’s earlier single and widely acclaimed ‘A Wasted Love’ we get another taste of what is in store when the Southeast of Ireland based outfit unleash their second album early in the new year.
Davie Furey feat. EllyD - Downtown Parade (single)

Irish singer/songwriter Davie Furey is set to release his new single, Downtown Parade. Written by Davie Furey, it is produced, mixed and mastered by Martin Quinn in JAM Studios. It is his second single this year. History reached number 1 on the iTunes rock charts earlier in 2022. These songs are part of a collection of songs being recorded for a new album, which is set for release in 2023. Downtown Parade also includes the stunning vocals of Dublin singer/songwriter ELLYD. It is the second time Furey and ELLYD have collaborated on a song. Back in 2017, Secret Light, featuring ELLYD, reached number 1 on the singer/songwriter iTunes charts and was on Furey's critically acclaimed album Haunted Streets.
Rachel Grace - Rough Patch (single)

Rachel Grace has quietly established herself as one of Ireland’s most promising songwriters, and at only twenty years of age. Her music is a melting pot of soul and pop with a vocal style that captures the mood of generations past, echoing the soulful voices of artists like Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse and Eva Cassidy. Having been writing and performing in the music scene from the age of twelve, she has played some of Ireland’s favourite venues and festivals and supported acts such as Gavin James, Paddy Casey and Wallis Bird.
Gavin Fox - Awakened

Gavin Fox is an Irish singer-songwriter whose music empowers and uplifts. In the time and space of the 2020 lockdown, he discovered a hidden talent for storytelling through song. Emotions poured out from deep inside him, resulting in some of the most piercingly compelling and honest songs on the island of Ireland in the last year. His writing has already seen him receive national coverage from RTÉ, as well as Hot Press Magazine, Classic Hits 4FM, Red FM, Shannonside, KCLR and KFM, and international coverage from Music Crowns, YMX, London Peaky, Latin Post, Roadie Music Brazil and Nene’s Butler.
Seán Fox - Orchestra of Sound (single)

Seán Fox is a 21 year-old singer/songwriter from Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland. He began writing at the age of 10 and has spent the last 12 years honing his craft. In 2015 Seán's song Burning In Fire was chosen by Music Generation Wicklow to be recorded on The Lennon Bus when it visited County Wicklow. Seán started to make a name for himself in 2019 which saw him share the stage with Aslan and Jerry Fish. The highlight for 2019 was opening for Aslan in front of a sold-out crowd in The National Opera House. 2019 also saw Seán release his second single Open Road which got airplay on numerous local radio stations including KCLR, Phoenix FM, East Coast FM and many more.
Louis McTeggart - Beat of the Drum (single)

Louis McTeggart, a singer/songwriter based in Derry, Northern Ireland , is releasing a brand-new single ''Beat of the Drum''. Louis has been working in the music industry for over 20 years. As a musician and covers artist he has travelled the world performing on cruise ships and ferries and as a songwriter he has had his music featured on TV, film and radio and played in some fantastic venues throughout Britain and Ireland.
Clare Sands - Clare Sands

Following on from the release of her critically acclaimed EP ‘Tírdhreacha Agus Fuaimdhreacha’ (Landscapes & Soundscapes) and smashing subsequent singles ‘Awe na Mná’, ‘Sail On’, and ‘Keep the Flame Burning’, sixth generation fiddler, bilingual singer & multi-instrumentalist Clare Sands shares her self-titled album - out now, on CD and digital.
Con Murphy - Otherworld

Con Murphy is a singer-songwriter who hails from Ballinrobe in Co. Mayo, Ireland. A singer-songwriter by night, he spends his days facilitating music sessions in the Mayo Mental Health services. Con has been developing his live sound over the past number of years writing and performing his original works on various stages at home and abroad. His sound is varied, broad and experimental. You can expect to hear folk rock, folk/country, soft rock and alternative vibes throughout his debut album ‘Otherworld’ and throughout his back catalog. He is currently performing his music with a full 5 piece band and released his debut studio album in May 2022.