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Pillow Queens Announces Second Vicar Street Live Show Due To Phenomenal Demand

November 23, 2021

Fresh off the back of their UK Tour, Pillow Queens today announces a second Vicar Street show due to phenomenal demand, Sunday 2nd October ‘22. This follows the news that the headline show on 1st October is sold out. They will also perform in Empire, Belfast – Friday, 14th October ‘22.

Jedward Show Gemma Collins A Good Time While The Diva Was In Dublin

November 1, 2021

The Only Way Is Essex’ star Gemma Collins visited Dublin over the weekend to record a guest spot in RTE’s new Saturday night show, ‘Ask Me Anything’, hosted by Angela Scanlon. The GC wanted to see the sights, so who better to call on than the two and only John and Edward Grimes – Jedward!

Windmill Lane Recording Studios Release Their Limited Edition Vinyl Album

October 29, 2021

Today, Ireland’s Iconic Windmill Lane Recording Studios releases a limited edition vinyl album in association with Universal Music Ireland. The album features artists long associated with world-famous studios such as The Cranberries, U2, Elvis Costello, Westlife, and many more.

Pillow Queens Announces Their Biggest Headline Shows To Date

October 27, 2021

Pillow Queens is delighted to announce their biggest headline shows to date in Ireland. They will perform live at Vicar Street on Saturday, 1st October, and Empire, Belfast on Friday 14th October 2022. Tickets are €25.00 / £16.00 available from www.singularartists.ie from Friday, 29th October 2021 at 10 am.

We Speak To Dublin-Based Newcomer Marcus As He Releases His New EP ‘Not Real’ Alongside Single ‘April’

September 17, 2021

Irish singer songwriter Marcus’s new EP, ‘Not Real’, is out today, preceded by lead single, ‘April’. Lisa had the opportunity to speak to him recently.

Got Milk? Irish Band Go From Strength To Strength With Release Of New Single ‘You’re So.’, And ‘2, The EP’

August 20, 2021

A lot of things go better with milk: chocolate biscuits; peanut butter sandwiches; donuts; even curries. One thing’s for certain however, and that is that your ears will be waaayy better with the addition of the latest release from Irish band, milk., their new EP, creatively called, ‘2, The EP’.

#Inhaler Release Debut Album ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ – #Win A Signed Copy

July 15, 2021

WE HAVE ONE SIGNED CD OF INHALER’S DEBUT ALBUM, ‘IT WON’T ALWAYS BE LIKE THIS’ TO GIVE AWAY.

Inhaler Release Title Track And Video ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ Debut Album Out July 9

June 10, 2021

Inhaler have released their new single, ‘It Won’t Always Be Like This’ yesterday, June 9th. The song was featured as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World on Radio 1 alongside a video directed by James Slater.

Jedward Set To Judge Alongside Boy George, Deirdre O’Kane And Lyra On New Talent Show With A Difference: Hosted By Vogue Williams The Irish Show Is An Exciting New Format

June 8, 2021

It’s been no secret that Jedward were going to be filming a new TV series this month; now we can finally reveal some more details about the show.

Jedward Introduce The JedHawk Ahead Of Brand New TV Series

June 3, 2021

Back in March John and Edward Grimes, aka Jedward, shaved off their trademark, and quite frankly iconic, quiffs, to raise money for a cause that’s very close to their hearts, Irish Cancer Society. The event, in honour of their late mother Susanna, raised more than 3 million Euros.

Since that time, fans and followers have got used to their shorter hair, but even so in that time, it’s grown considerably, leading the Dublin musicians to yesterday introduce a new style to fans – the JedHawk.

Brighten Up Your Eurovision Party Next Weekend With A Personalised Video Message From Jedward!

May 16, 2021

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Jedward’s classic Eurovision entry ‘Lipstick’, with a personalised video message from the singers themselves!

#Jedward Want Respect With Teaser For ‘Treat Me Like A Human’ – A Track From Their Upcoming Album

April 25, 2021

Jedward’s fifth album is set for release later this year, and the Dublin twins, John and Edward Grimes, have tonight teased fans on social media with a track from the upcoming release, ‘Treat Me Like A Human’.

OUT TODAY – Imelda May – ’11 Past The Hour’

April 16, 2021

Following the smash single releases this year of ‘Just One Kiss’ & ‘Made To Love’ (Radio 2 Playlist & Record of the week / live performance on Graham Norton BBC1) Imelda May releases today, her sixth studio album and new single ‘Diamonds’.

Some Peoplе Come In Your Life For A Reason: #Jedward’s John Grimes Releases Stunning Instagram Exclusive Cover Of Justin Bieber’s ‘Lifetime’

April 7, 2021

If you’ve listened to John Grimes’ acoustic covers over the years, you may have noticed that he’s covered Justin Bieber’s songs more than any other artist, with him appearing 3 times in the past year alone. We’re certainly not complaining; Justin’s songs fit well lyrically, and sonically they suit John’s vocals perfectly. So tonight, we were very pleased when John uploaded a new cover to the Jepicpics Instagram account, and it was another Bieber song – this time his new single, ‘Lifetime’, from his ‘Justice’ album.

‘Made To Love’, Imelda May’s Brand New Single, Is Out Today Ahead Of Her Appearance Tomorrow Night On The Graham Norton Show

March 4, 2021

TAKEN FROM IMELDA’S FORTHCOMING SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM, ‘11 PAST THE HOUR’, OUT ON DECCA RECORDS: 23rd APRIL

Imelda will also be appearing on Graham Norton for a live performance Friday 5th March BBC1 at 10.45pm!

Imelda May Chats With Essentially Pop About Her New Release, Life And Love

February 17, 2021

Imelda May is surely one of our best songwriters. Having been born and raised in Dublin, she began her career at 16 performing locally. Now, on the eve of releasing her sixth studio album ‘11 Past the Hour’, she is known worldwide and critically acclaimed. She has worked with some of the world’s greatest producers and artists and when releasing the debut single from this new album was able to call upon friends Noel Gallagher and Ronnie Wood to collaborate. She really is that rare thing of being an artist’s artist.

Andrea Corr Releases Video For ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’

December 17, 2020

Following the release of her beautiful Christmas Songs EP which was recorded following an inspiring visit to Dublin’s Our Lady’s Hospice in Harold’s Cross, Andrea Corr has released the video for her moving rendition of ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’.

Six Quick Questions With Dublin Band Wild Youth

November 26, 2020

Wild Youth are, in their own words, “one of the hottest Irish bands to emerge in recent times” and they’ve certainly established themselves as a name in their homeland, and are making great strides across the globe, with a view to world domination. Their most recent single, ‘Through The Phone’, was released earlier this month, and comes with a pastel-coloured music video, where they get creative with paint on an 80s era rotary phone.

Darling Don’t Be Afraid: John Grimes Of Jedward Releases Emotional Acoustic Cover Of Christina Perri’s ‘A Thousand Years’

November 6, 2020

First released in 2011, for the film ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1’, Christina Perri’s song, ‘A Thousand Years’ has long been on the soundtrack of lovers all over the world. It’s also a favourite of John Grimes, one half of Irish duo Jedward, who has now released a gorgeously emotional acoustic cover of the song.