Music from the 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. 

Louis McTeggart from Derry. Northern Ireland,  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. Louis' last single, “Beat of the Drum” brought him some amazing success as the song was played on mainstream and community radio throughout Ireland and on independent stations around the globe. He also appeared on several stations to promote it.

How best describe Herald K as a musical artist? A Folk Noir singer/songwriter might just capture it. Born in Bergen, Norway, into a family of sailors, he soon set out for other shores, and has since lived in England, Sweden and Austria. His current centre of gravity: Vienna. While his lyrics may allude to ancient poets, they're often conveyed trough a simple 3-chord composition. Traces of Americana are there, yet it has a European feel too. If Leonard Cohen is an influence, Hank Williams and Ovid would have to be mentioned also. Herald K's uniqueness is his way of combining sources of inspiration such as these.