Drenched in the raw, post-pandemic grit of County Down's forgotten corners, The New Leaves emerged from the wreckage, wielding their own brand of sonic rebellion. These four rebels, childhood comrades turned musical insurgents, fuse haunting harmonies, lyrical landscapes of untamed nature, and a gritty folk ethos that spits in the face of convention. McKay, the […]

Just a bit of advice for musicians and some points to determine whether having a music career is really for you on not. Profile Pages  I started out creating profile pages as many artists simply didn't have a website and were virtually unseen on the search engines. A profile page is a little different than lets say […]

At the youthful age of 23, Jaime Orr emerges as a noteworthy rock guitarist and songwriter on the rise. Introduced to the electrifying sounds of bands like AC/DC and Audioslave from the earliest years of his life, Jaime found solace and expression through the guitar, a medium that helped him transcend significant speech obstacles. This […]

Dive into the enchanting story of Wise Up—a musical tapestry woven with threads of Canada, Ireland, and Venezuela. Picture this: it's 2022, and at the whimsical union of Courtney Doucette's magnetic bass-lines and velvet vocals alongside Garry Lynch's soulful serenades on guitar, the band takes its first breath. Where, you might ask? None other than […]

Mimmo Ripa, the Italian musician now based in Ireland

Hailing from the serene landscapes of Munster in Ireland, Lloyd John emerges as a dynamic force of boundless energy and unbridled emotion in his performances. Born in Limerick and having lived in Cork for 4 years, he holds both cities close to his heart, considering them both as his cherished homes. Driven by a relentless […]

Phantom Dawn is the pseudonym of Dublin-born, Vancouver-based, songwriter/ multi-instrumentalist and producer, Matthew Smyth. Smyth’s work to this point has been with the Alternative Rock Band, Motion Picture Sound and solo Ambient releases, under his own name. Smyth recently moved to Vancouver to pursue his artistic journey away from his hometown.  Inspired by a wide […]

Pyro Villas, the Irish group known for their synth-heavy textures, are back with a new genre-shifted single titled 'Once or Twice Before'. This track showcases a shift in their sound, embracing soulful guitar-driven rhythms and exploring new territory while still honing their craft with live instruments. The trio, consisting of Stefano Lupo, Killian Dowling, and […]

This year I had the opportunity to observe an independent artist's ability to find gigs in Ireland. Over the years I had heard that touring in Ireland was impossible to do and that the journey of the new and upcoming artists was very bleak indeed. Before the summer i had an Australian Musician Mick Daley contact me and he […]

Singer-songwriter, fiction writer, journalist Mick Daley contacted me in April of this year and asked for any help as he was preparing for a three month visit and touring Ireland. Mick is from Australia and like many Australians has a lot of Irish ancestry. To be honest I thought the man was crazy to attempt a three […]