Tag: songwriters

Nathan O’Regan’s ‘Uncovered Vol. 1’ Is A Warm Ode to Northern Irish Songwriters

October 14, 2024

Nathan O’Regan’s debut covers EP, ‘Uncovered Vol. 1’, is a heartfelt love letter to the music of Northern Ireland. Through this collection, O’Regan delves deep into the heart of his homeland’s musical legacy, offering tender renditions that shine with a personal touch. It’s clear from the first note that this is an act of homage, a celebration of the art of storytelling that has long been the cornerstone of Irish songwriting.

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.

Close To The Waterline: Jedward’s Edward Grimes Has Eurovision Final To Remember

May 23, 2021

It was a Eurovision final night to remember for Jedward’s Edward Grimes.

#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’.

Lotusbliss Could Be Your New Favourite Band If The New Song ‘Horror’ Is Anything To Go By. Essentially Pop Caught Up With The Brothers With A Few Questions.

April 22, 2021

A lifetime of creation, experimentation, making noise and camaraderie has come to fruition with the Kent band Lotusbliss; literally a band of brothers who are starting to make waves in the indie rock music scene.

The Shires, Our Number One Country Act, Play Live This Weekend In An Exclusive Streamed Gig Via Stabal.com

April 6, 2021

The Shires are probably our most successful Country artists and just before lockdown last March, they released album number four ‘Good Years’ but had to put their tour on hold. The tour has been put back to 2022 but they are going to treat their fans, and hopefully some new fans, to an exclusive live gig to be streamed on Saturday, April 10th via Stabal. You can find out more here.

Jedward Tease Fans About TV Show Plans In Interview On ITV Lorraine

July 27, 2020

Speaking exclusively from their home in Dublin, Irish duo Jedward were interviewed by Christine Lampard this morning on ITVs ‘Lorraine’ show. 

#Jedward Spice Things Up By Teasing Stills From ‘Extraordinary‘ Video

April 23, 2020

Alt-pop artists Jedward are exactly what the doctor has ordered when it comes to relief from the cabin-fever we’re all experiencing because of the current COVID-19 lockdown situation. Sharing last night on Twitter, the duo announced that they will be releasing the music video for their song, Extraordinary’ next month, to be followed by the clip for ‘Teenage Runaway’.

Columbia Mills Set To Release New Single ‘You’re Not The Answer’ March 13. New Album ‘CCTV’ Out April 17

March 11, 2020

Opening with a beat that reminds us a bit of ‘Five Years’ by David Bowie, ‘You’re Not The Answer’ by Columbia Mills very quickly shows why the Dublin quintet are THE indie band you need to be listening to. Right now.

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 25

The Essential Advent Calendar: Merry Christmas! Jedward Inspire Us To ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ As We Go Into The New Year And Decade

December 25, 2019

We’ve had The Essential Advent Calendar for a few years now and usually when it comes to December 25 we summarise the songs we’ve featured over advent. This year is going to be different. It’s the end of the decade. When we go back to reality after the Christmas/New Year period, and work out how to remember how to write the date, it’s no longer going to be the 20-teens, we’ll have entered the 2020s. And ultimately, it’s up to us to decide whether it’s going to be a time of prosperity and positivity or not: will we have a Roaring 2020s, or will we just go along with whatever is given to us, accepting it as our lot in life, no matter how miserable it makes us feel?

Respect Your Dreams: We Celebrate #10YearsOfJedward

August 22, 2019

It’s been a whole decade since Dublin twins John and Edward, known professionally as Jedward, first strode onto the stage in Season 6 of the UK reality tv show, X Factor.

Voice Of A Rebel: Could A Collaboration Between Jedward And Lewis Capaldi Be On The Cards?

July 13, 2019

It seems almost too good to be true, but with it being all the rage at the moment, could we soon see a musical collaboration between Jedward and Lewis Capaldi?