Tag: Northern Ireland

Pete Gardiner – New Single, ‘Pretty Smiles’

August 8, 2016

Born in Newtownards in Northern Ireland, Peter Gardiner is slowly carving quite a following amongst those who love well crafted songs which tell the stories of everyday life with all its passions and pitfalls. Whether they are related to something in the news, personal circumstances, romances or general relationships, Pete is keen to put them in his songs and, in much the same way as his idols Leonard Cohen or Bob Dylan, everyday life becomes something enthralling.

Facebook Dublin To Host Diana Award Anti-Bullying Showcase Event

April 25, 2016

Tomorrow, 26 April, a star-studded showcase event featuring Jedward, Kodaline, Danny O’Carroll and more, will be hosted by Facebook Dublin. The event is set to highlight some of the best peer-led anti-bullying practices taking place across the Republic and Northern Ireland.

Essential Covers: Pete Gardiner – ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ (Joni Mitchell Cover)

April 21, 2016

Our Essential Cover this week comes from Northern Irish singer songwriter, Pete Gardiner, who gives us his take on the Joni Mitchell classic, ‘Big Yellow Taxi’.

New Portals Share Gorgeous Harmonies With New Song ‘Groove Boy’

April 5, 2016

Belfast duo New Portals follow up, ‘Skyline’, and ‘Do It Right’, with new track ‘Groove Boy’.

Jedward Spread Good Vibes With Easter Tour

April 4, 2016

EP went on tour with Jedward over Easter, where we got up close and personal with the twins and their fans.

Chantelle McAteer – A Rising Star

April 1, 2016

We recently talked to Chantelle McAteer, the new lead singer of The Rising.

Essential Covers: The Rising – ‘Take It To The Limit’ (The Eagles Cover)

March 24, 2016

The Rising cover the classic Eagles song, ‘Take It To The Limit’ in our Essential Covers feature this week.

Pete Gardiner Tells Us ‘All These Things’ With New Video

March 10, 2016

Pete Gardiner is set to release the lead track, ‘All These Things’, from his new album.

We Take a Journey With Belfast Band New Portals

March 8, 2016

With a sound reminscent of Sylvan Esso and Oh Wonder come Belfast band, New Portals.

Essential Advent Calendar: Cliona – ‘Irish Eyes Smiling At Christmas’

December 23, 2015

It’s Christmas Eve Eve as we open door number 23 on our Essential Advent Calendar and find Cliona singing, ‘Irish Eyes Smiling At Christmas’.

runabay Wish ‘This Day’ Would Last Forever With New Single

December 5, 2015

Another beautiful single from Northern Irish band, runabay, ‘This Day’ is out today.

10 Questions for Runabay and a Bonus One

December 2, 2015

Runabay are back with a new single, ‘This Day’, out on December 5. Leading up to the release, we catch up with the guys from the Glens of Antrim.