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Pierce Brothers Announce Headline Show At Whelans For 2021

June 24, 2020

Having supported Tash Sultana last year, Pierce Brothers have announced their return to Dublin. They will play Whelans 20th January 2021. This follows the news of their new single ‘’Kanko’.

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Circuit3 Set To Release New Electro Pop Single THE RAIN April 3rd With Launch At Whelan’s

March 11, 2020

Irish electro-pop artist Circuit3 returns on April 3 with latest single, ‘THE RAIN’. The track will be available in all digital stores, streaming platforms, and on limited edition 10-track remix CD, which will be available from Bandcamp.

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Soda Blonde Held Us In The Palms Of Their Not At All Terrible Hands At Whelan’s Dublin 16 December

December 20, 2019

It was a concert that wasn’t meant to happen but due to popular demand and a sold out Sunday night show, I was privileged to see Soda Blonde in action at Whelan’s in Dublin on Monday night, supported by The Junior Show, with their “last show of the decade”.

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Irish Band Milk. Releases Their Second Single ‘Temperature’

August 14, 2019

The four-piece band, Milk. releases their unique song ‘Temperature’ after the success of their debut single ‘Drama Queen’ that was released earlier in the…

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What ‘Temperature’ Is Your Milk? New Music From Irish RnB/Pop Group

July 19, 2019

Mark McKenna, played multi-instrumentalist Eamon in the 2016 Irish film ‘Sing Street’. Accomplished musician, Mark is back with his new band, Milk, and their latet single, ‘Temperature’.

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Sarah Buckley Makes A Smashing Debut With Single ‘You’ve Got Me’

March 25, 2019

Originally from Cork, but now based in Dublin, singer songwriter Sarah Buckley released her debut single, ‘You’ve Got Me’, last month to critical acclaim.

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Jamie Harrison ‘Spent So Long’ Cracks 1 Million Spotify Streams

February 28, 2019

Irish singer songwriter and musician, Jamie Harrison, has cracked the 1.3 million mark on Spotify with his most recent single, ‘Spent So Long’. It’s also making waves on the international scene, and has found its way to several key global Spotify playlists, including Soft Vinter, Casa De Casa and Autumn Leaves, and charting in the Top 50 of Italy’s Spotify Charts, as well as picking up major traction in Sweden and the US.

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Dublin Singer Songwriter ELLYD New Single ‘Sorge’ Out Monday November 5

November 3, 2018

Dublin singer songwriter ELLYD is set to finish off the year with a bang, by releasing her new single, ‘Sorge’. The highly anticipated track follows on from her successful track, ‘Close’, released over the summer, which saw massive airplay on Irish national radio. ‘Sorge’ is out on Monday November 5.

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Emma Blackery’s New Album ‘Villains’ Is Deeply Introspective And Conceptual

August 30, 2018

Emma Blackery is nothing if not very busy. A singer-songwriter who’s probably equally known for her YouTube vlogging, as well as her writing – she released her debut book last year, ‘Feel Good 101: The Outsiders’ Guide to a Happier Life’, based on a series of videos on her main YouTube channel – she’s been releasing music 2012. She’s also toured extensively, most notably for us here at EP, when she supported Busted and Wheatus on their UK tour in 2016. ‘Villains’, out tomorrow, is her first full length album, after five EPs.

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Skyfever – ‘Signs’

March 28, 2018

Check out ‘Signs’, the latest single from the new EP, ‘Rear View Mirror’, by Dublin rockers, Skyfever. The track comes with a rollicking good video directed and produced by Ray Keogh.

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Third Smoke – ‘Maya’

March 2, 2018

Irish band Third Smoke have released their new single, ‘Maya’, ahead of their concert date at Whelan’s, Dublin, on 10 March.

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A SOLO ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH NAHKO AND TREVOR HALL

February 20, 2018

Nahko has announced a UK and European solo acoustic headline tour, starting in April. Commencing at Whelan’s, Dublin, it will include five UK dates, including a date at London’s Omeara.

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Amber Run To Release Acoustic EP ‘Alaska’ Ahead Of UK/Eire Tour

August 18, 2017

Nottingham’s Amber Run will release a new digital acoustic EP, ‘Alaska’, on 22 September, ahead of their Autumn UK and Irish tour that month.

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Six Quick Questions For Montauk Hotel

August 15, 2017

Dublin indie-shimmer-pop act, Montauk Hotel, launched their most recent single, ‘Sense Of Place’ at Whelan’s on August 12, and we had the chance beforehand to ask the band Six Quick Questions. Here’s their answers.

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Montauk Hotel Release ‘Sense Of Place’ Following Debut EP

August 11, 2017

Dublin based indie-shimmer-pop act Montauk Hotel have released their new single, ‘Sense Of Place’, following their debut EP earlier this year.

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APELLA: The ‘Graceful Dancer’ Singers Talk To Us About Their Music And THAT Gig At Whelans

May 1, 2017

On a recent trip to Dublin, Lisa had the chance to talk to APELLA about their latest track, ‘Graceful Dancer’, as well as their music, what plans they have for the future, and how Ed Sheeran came to be at their Whelans gig.

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JedSheeran – John, Edward and Ed Show The Strength Of Their Friendship

April 19, 2017

JedSheeran is indeed a thing and and it’s here to stay.

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Six Quick Questions For Corrina Jaye

December 31, 2016

2017 is only a few hours away for us here in the UK and Ireland, and so what better way to usher in the new year than by catching up with Irish singer/songwriter Corrina Jaye, who answers Six Quick Questions for us!

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Corrina Jaye Asks ‘What Do You Want?’ And We Say More Please

December 19, 2016

Produced by Tom McFall, best known for his work with Snow Patrol, Walking On Cars, and REM, Irish singer songwriter Corrina Jaye’s track, ‘What Do You Want?’ has seen national airplay across her home country, as well as selection as the soundtrack for the 2016 Irish Film Festival London Trailer.