Music from the Heart

The Southeast of Ireland based outfit once again teamed up with producer David Ayers for their latest release and is the perfect example of how the band’s sound is evolving and why they continue to garner plaudits both at home and further afield. Theirs is a sound that channels heart felt visceral hooks with beautiful, layered melodies and harmonies so there is little wonder why their David Ayers produced eponymous debut album was received with such widespread critical acclaim on its release in 2020 and why their new album is so eagerly anticipated.

West Cork native Molly O’Mahony’s power lies in her ability to feel deeply and to convey that feeling through her words and her voice. Her main mark on the music of Mongoose, both in writing and performance, is the raw emotion at its core. The pandemic gave rise to an opportunity, when she returned to her home place of Ballydehob after a decade of living in Dublin, with nothing but time, a guitar and a broken heart. 

Paul Dillon from Portumna, Co. Galway in Ireland is a solo artist professionally known as “pMad”. He is a singer and a songwriter who follows a path of introspection with a unique view of the world & what we are doing to ourselves and the planet. pMad's colorful mix of Gothic Rock, Indie and Post-Punk with a unique and interesting concept, his latest release comes through “Sisters”. The special thing is Paul in bands The Suicidal Dufflecoats to The Greeting & now pMad, records ‘Sisters’ in the middle of a pandemic and it is created in Ireland (self-released on Zedakube Records), in collaboration with Germany (Protonaut Studio) & Mexico (Elith Mastering Labs) without ever being in the same room together.

Oscar Wilkins is a 22 year old up and coming Irish artist from Dublin. "Bridges" is his debut single. Oscar attended the rock school in Ballyfermot (BCFE) and performed some gigs at an amateur/semi professional level with the Rock school and he is looking to continue playing live in the future when he has a steady repertoire of songs.

Caithríona Madden (nee Mongey) is a singer/songwriter and music teacher based in Navan. She has been performing most of her life on stage with many musical societies, various groups and as a wedding singer and pianist. Caithriona had great success with her debut single ‘What we need this Christmas’ in December 2022. It was very well received and played on many radio stations, including an interview on Today FM, and her story and song were featured in The Irish Daily Mirror & Irish Daily Star.

BRÍDÍN, West Co. Sligo native, carries on the tradition of Irish music into the fourth generation of her family. BRÍDÍN sings, plays the harp, flute and piano. BRÍDÍN’s musical talent emerged at a very early age. Over the years she has achieved many accolades for her musical ability. Her love of music led her to pursue a musical career, having studied music at University College Cork achieving a degree in Music and Irish and Masters in Music and Performance. BRÍDÍN’s notable performances include ‘The Late Late Show’, ‘The Tommy Tiernan Show’, ‘Ireland AM’, ‘Today with Maura and Daithí’, ‘Claire Byrne Live’, ‘The Mainstage’, ‘Extra.ie’ and national radio.

The Lost Messiahs hail from Portlaoise in the midlands of Ireland. The band was formed by songwriter and guitar player Ollie Plunkett. There is a mystical spiritual connection in The Lost Messiahs music, from collaborations with monks to exploring the inner workings of the mind and the search for meaning. Rich production, meticulous songwriting, and immersive instrumentation give their music textured, atmospheric landscapes. They have been compared to the likes of The National, War on Drugs, and Mercury Rev. The Lost Messiahs are: James O’Connor (Vocals/Acoustic Guitar), Eamonn Duff (Bass), Martha Cummins (Drums), and Ollie Plunkett (Electric Guitar).

Irish singer/songwriter Davie Furey released his new single, Stargazer, just last week.  Written by Davie Furey, it is produced, mixed and mastered by Martin Quinn in JAM Studios.  It is his third single taken from a collection of songs being recorded for a new album, which is set for release in 2023.  Previous releases, Downtown Parade reached number 2 in iTunes Rock Charts in 2022 and History, reached number 1 on the iTunes rock charts earlier in 2022.  Stargazer also includes the stunning vocals of Navan singer/songwriter Joy Booth.