{"id":87675,"date":"2024-08-06T12:28:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T10:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=87675"},"modified":"2024-08-12T10:33:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T08:33:33","slug":"nathan-oregan-releases-sophomore-single-follow-you-down-from-upcoming-ep-uncovered-vol-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2024\/08\/nathan-oregan-releases-sophomore-single-follow-you-down-from-upcoming-ep-uncovered-vol-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Nathan O&#8217;Regan Releases Sophomore Single  &#8216;Follow You Down&#8217; From Upcoming EP &#8216;Uncovered Vol.1&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Belfast&#8217;s Nathan O&#8217;Regan introduced the soulful sound of his upcoming covers EP &#8216;Uncovered Vol.1&#8217; with the Motown-inspired &#8216;It&#8217;ll Be Alright&#8217;, written by Gareth Dunlop. Now, O&#8217;Regan has revealed a unique version of &#8216;Follow You Down&#8217;, originally taken from award-winning Irish songwriter Ciaran Lavery&#8217;s 2013 album &#8216;Not Nearly Dark&#8217;. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Uncovered Vol.1&#8217; is set to pay homage to the music that shaped him, picking out musical gems from his Irish roots. Introducing a bluesy twist to the ethereal folk track, the results are rich and warm, combining sharp, retro instrumentation with emotionally-fuelled vocals. Softly melodic, this comforting rendition of a hopeful love song is a testament to O&#8217;Regan&#8217;s ability to reinterpret songs with a completely distinctive flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nathan O&#8217;Regan has found a foothold in the Irish music scene with his passionate performance style. Before kick-starting his solo career, O&#8217;Regan curated the acclaimed monthly live show &#8216;Songbook&#8217; in Belfast, which created an outlet for emerging talent in the local music scene. &#8216;Uncovered Vol.1&#8217; is set to close the cover on this chapter, and showcase his devotion to the songs he grew up with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss out on the start of O&#8217;Regan&#8217;s new chapter, and listen to &#8216;Follow You Down&#8217; now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Follow You Down\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/3IBzn2xvqmqocpA8aXU52v?si=be3240baac114c71&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Belfast&#8217;s Nathan O&#8217;Regan introduced the soulful sound of his upcoming covers EP &#8216;Uncovered Vol.1&#8217; with the Motown-inspired &#8216;It&#8217;ll Be Alright&#8217;, written by Gareth Dunlop. 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