British Artist Tom Grennan Is Making Great Strides In The Music Industry
Trust me when I tell you to remember this guys name!
Tom Grennan has a really, really exciting future ahead of him and is already beginning to make headway thanks to his cracking single "Something In The Water" which has been getting considerable AirPlay in the UK and now in his dad's homeland of Ireland!
With an incredibly gritty and honest tone to his voice, it makes him all the more memorable.
Tom has two gigs coming up in the next couple of months, playing at the Neighbourhood Festival in Manchester on the 8th of October, but before that, he'll be supporting Barns Courtney's headline show at The Borderline, London on September 14th.
Something tells me you're gonna be hearing a lot more of this guy in the not too distant future so check out his single right here!
Irish Singer/Songwriter Drops Music Video For "I'll Run"
Here at View From the Stalls, we're huge fans of Chris Haze, and always have been. His track "Let Us Be Heroes" has featured quite a lot on the blog and we were delighted to do a feature interview with him last year.
He's an incredibly hard working artist with an extremely loyal fanbase and today he surprised those fans by releasing the video for his track "I'll Run". "I'll Run" is a top 3 selling single on iTunes and has received a great reception from critics!
The video was recorded at the Grand Social in Dublin and directed by DG Media and we have to say the outcome is very, very slick. Check it out for yourself below and keep right up to date on all of Chris' exploits on his Twitter, Facebook and Website www.chrishazemusic.com
Ebony Day Drops Powerful Version Of 'Somebody Else' By The 1975
This video was actually posted back in July but I'm only stumbling across it now and I honestly feel it's just too good to pass by.
Most of us, by now, will be familiar with the song by Matt Healy and the gang from their latest album; however, you won't have heard a version like this before.
Ebony has completely stripped back the original meaning for the song and turned the lyrics around so that they speak from the girl's point of view, and the end product is absolutely jaw dropping.
Picture This Share Video For Their Track "For You"
If you're still not aware of these guys' music then you need to crawl out from that rock that you've been living under for the last 6 months or so.
With a number 1 EP, a sold out Irish Tour and thousands of adoring fans, Picture This have well and truly become a household name. So it was no surprise that when they dropped the brand new video for their track "For You", it went down an absolute treat!
It's not long now until the guys hit the road for the beginning of their tour which begins in Dundalk and finishes in Dublin! Along the way, they'll be stopping off in Waterford, Cork and Kilkenny to name but a few. They also have dates in Glasgow, Bristol, London and Manchester and tickets are still available. Just check out their Facebook page.
I honestly don't think I could recommend going to see these guys live enough.
Scoops are, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best live bands to emerge from Ireland in the last year or so. So, with the news that they have just announced a headline tour towards the end of this year, now is your perfect chance to grab a ticket for a show or two!
The lads also recently just released the official music video for their track "Stuck On You" which I have attached below!
Following on from the success of Barry Jay Hughes' first single "One Petal Down", he has decided to release a beautiful new track "Medieval City" from his EP "Tried and Treasured" which was brought out in April of this year.
The EP itself has five tracks which were produced, recorded and mixed by Little Wolf Records. It also contains two bonus pieces which were recorded live at Coffee Hill Studios in Dublin and you can check out the video they recorded for the new single, below!
Barry Jay will be busy over the next few weeks and months as he travels around Ireland for the Tried and Treasured Tour. Here are some upcoming dates;
01 Sep - Chapter One, Cavan
10 Sep - Terry's Bar, Monaghan
15 Sep - Crowbar, Dublin
20 Sep - Charlie Malones, Limerick
21 Sep - The Old Quarter, Limerick
23 Sep - The Glyde Inn, Louth
24 Sep - The Little Blue Room @ John Brownes Bar, Longford
04 Oct - Salmon Leap, Kildare
12 Oct - The Globe, Dublin
20 Oct - Odd Mollies, Drogheda
Also, who doesn't love free stuff? So, now would be a good time to let you know that you can download Barry Jay's latest single completely free on his website www.barryjayhughes.com
If you're a fan of Sorcha Richardson's music, then I've got some good news - expect quite a lot of new tunes to be heading in your direction in the not too distant future!
"Walk Away" is the first song of a new project which will see the artist consistently release music every couple of weeks for the next 6 months or so.
The American based, Irish artist, has been working hard on new material over the last while and I know people will be waiting with baited breath to see the outcome. And judging by this track, she's doing a heck of a job!
Check it out for yourself at this soundcloud link https://soundcloud.com/sorcharichardson/walk-away-1
And keep right up to date with all Sorcha's musical exploits at www.sorcharichardson.com
Following the recent airplay success of his ‘I Hope You Find Happiness’ track, Kolumbus (AKA Mark ‘Cappy’ Caplice), takes to the stage this Friday, at Dublin’s Grand Social, to launch his EP, ‘Give Them Life’.
Featuring the single, ‘I Hope You Find Happiness’, and the forthcoming single ‘Civil War’ , ‘Give Them Life’ is Kolumbus debut physical release.
Ever since I came across his music, I have been a huge fan. The style of music and lyrics are strikingly unique, so no doubt that this EP won't be the last release from Kolumbus.
Special Guests on the night will be Gavin Glass and Mark Campbell.
Check out the official video for 'I Hope You Find Happiness' below!
Gig Guide: Hardly Strictly Acoustic Music Festival
The Ivy in Naas, County Kildare will host the Hardly Strictly Acoustic Music Festival this coming weekend with an outstanding line up, showcasing some of the best talent that the Irish Music Industry has to offer.
Over a three day period, music lovers will be treated to headline acts such as Bunoscionn, The 4 Of Us and Ryan O'Shaughnessy and Davie Furey to name but a few!
As well as that, new up and coming acts will be given an opportunity to get up on stage and perform to what promises a packed venue! Grainne Fahy, Keith Plunkett, Olivia Burke, FIELDS and Hvmmingbyrd are just a small taster of who to keep an eye out for across the weekend.
The festival is organised by Kildare based label DownDa Road Productions who have a number of the acts that are performing signed to the label.
For ticket information check out Facebook or www.hardlystrictlyacoustic.com.
With a tour of the United States just completed and a headline UK show to look forward to in October, it's safe to say that Anna Pancaldi has been extremely busy so far this year! And to be honest, that's probably the reason I stumbled upon her music - simply because she's so active!
Furthermore, that show on the 12th of October in St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, London, is actually to release a brand new single and her upcoming third EP! So, I thought it would be a good idea to feature her current EP "Dear Joey," just to give you a little taster of what to expect from her next release!
"Dear Joey," was released back in April and went to number three in the singer/songwriter charts on iTunes, an incredible feat which was supported by the fact that she also sold out a headline show in the renowned venue of St Pancras Church in London, SIX WEEKS before the actual gig!
The interest has certainly grown around Anna, particularly in the UK, where Tom Robinson of BBC 6 Music has been giving her quite a lot of airplay and Dermot O'Leary of BBC Radio 2 described her as being "Really polished!". O'Leary said that about her "Runaway" from the "Dear Joey," EP which you can check out below!
Keep right up to date with upcoming shows and releases on Anna's official Facebook page and Twitter!
The minute I heard these guys, I knew I was on to something special! A relatively new group, Lake Komo are certainly worth keeping an eye out for in the coming months - especially if their latest single 'Milwaukee' is anything to go by.
The track is one of the first the band ever wrote together and explores a break-up frontman Jay Nudd experienced one university summer not too long ago and the emotional trials and tribulations that followed.
Directed by Franklyn Banks, the accompanying video sees Jay embark on a journey of discovery across America, cementing Milwaukee as the band's summer anthem.
Jay said, "we wanted a video that would mirror the sentiment of the song whilst giving the viewer a real sense of discovery and wonder, and a roadtrip up the Californian coast gave us the perfect opportunity to do that. The warmth and positivity of the American people we met along the way acted as the perfect accompaniment to a song which mainly looks at self discovery, realisation and the excitement of things to come".
The guys have been working hard in the studio with producer Cam Blackwood putting the finishing touches to their debut album. They're also preparing to embark on a massive UK Tour. Check out the video for their single 'Milwaukee' and upcoming tour dates below!
Will Joseph Cook is certainly one of the rising stars of the UK music industry, with an incredible talent for writing and a superb on-stage presence. Because of the growing interest in his music, Will has responded by revealing the news that this autumn he will be embarking on his very own, solo UK Tour.
I stumbled across his music about 6 months ago and was impressed straight away, but it was when I saw him supporting Walking on Cars in the O2 Forum in London that I knew he was destined for bigger things.
If you get a chance, definitely pop along to one of his gigs (see below for dates) but in the mean time, check out the video for his latest track 'Take Me Dancing'!
TOUR DATES
26 Oct - The Chameleon Arts Cafe, Nottingham
27 Oct - The Exchange, Bristol
29 Oct - The Hope & Ruin, Brighton
31 Oct - Brudenell Games Room, Leeds
01 Nov - The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
02 Nov - Dingwalls, London
