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INTRODUCING // PADRAIG JACK
With a debut (English + Irish version) single release in October 2016 Padraig Jack has received national radio play on RTE Radio 1 with John Creedon and Fiachna O Braonain, RTE RaidiĂł Na Gaeltachta, BBC Radio Ulster as well as making his TV debut on TG4. His accompanying national tour took him around Ireland including opening for the Saw Doctors and he received two award nominations for NĂS Music Awards and was shortlisted for the prestigious Pan Celtic music award. 2017 sees him bring his music to more audiences nationally and internationally with his second single Canât Find My Way Home due for release in June.
Born and raised on a Gaelic speaking island of 800 people 10 miles off the west coast of Ireland, bilingual artist Padraig Jack retired from playing music at age 9 before picking it up again in his early 20s. In the meantime, he grew up and observed life developing a passion for finding various levels of intrigue in the seemingly mundane – a characteristic which he would later explore through his songwriting. While his music is strongly influenced by his musical family, if Padraig Jackâs West-of-Ireland, Celtic, Adult Contemporary music style was a fine wine, James Taylor would oversee the production, the bottle would be constructed by Paul Brady and the glass designed by Don Henley. It would be best served in a room with Crowded House playing in the background.
On stage, Padraig Jack likes to twist logic for fun in between songs. If he wasnât a musician or a computer scientist heâd be a comedianâŠhe thinks this is because he wants to make you laugh and relax so as to open up to be moved by his music.
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CATCH UP // BRAVE GIANT
Formed in 2011, Mark Prunty (guitar/vox), Podge Gill (guitar/vox), Ross McNerney (banjo/mandolin), Emmett Collum (drums) are the four young Longford men of Brave Giant. Their love of Irish music is evident in their sound, a skillfully achieved blend of rock, folk and alternative influences.
Brave Giant popped into iRadio to play a First Play session. They’ve got lots of performances coming up over the next few months. If you missed out live on air, you can catch up below.
INTRODUCING // BRAVE GIANT
Following a storming performance this weekend at Longitude 2017, Brave Giant is now gearing up for its first visit to the U.S.A. with shows in Milwaukee and New York this August.
Itâs been a remarkable 18 months for independent band, Brave Giant. Their current single, The Time I Met the Devil (featuring Irish actor and comedian, Joe Rooney) has enjoyed over 60,000 views in less than twelve weeks adding to their impressive overall tally of 500,000 online video views.
Since June 2016 the band has had five consecutive sell-out headline shows in Dublin, including two sold-out shows at Whelanâs (main room) this spring. In winter last year, they joined Gavin James and Roisin O as the musical ambassadors of the Bord na MĂłna âHearthSessionsâ. Thus far in 2017, the boys have performed on RTEâs flagship The Late Late Show, supported Picture This during their five-night sell out run at Dublinâs Olympia Theatre and welcomed over 1,500 fans to their recent Longitude performance.
Formed in 2011, Mark Prunty (guitar/vox), Podge Gill (guitar/vox), Ross McNerney (banjo/mandolin), Emmett Collum (drums) are the four young Longford men of Brave Giant. Their love of Irish music is evident in their sound, a skilfully achieved blend of rock, folk and alternative influences.
INTRODUCING // STOLEN CITY
Stolen city release their DEBUT music video to their song âFacesâ.Â
âHaving started out as two duos and a marching band drummer from various parts of Dublin, These five young energetic acoustic rock lovers decided to merge together to form Stolen City.  Taking the lead with his vocals is singer-songwriter Sean McGrath followed by his right-hand man on stage David McCabe who gets the crowd going with his quirky sense of humour and epic mandolin skills. Lead guitarist Jordan Higgins is often the main focus on stage swinging his guitar behind his back while continuing to play, Taking the Bass is sound engineer/songwriter Adam Treacy, On the drums, is Ian Baily who is known for his solo which leads to all the lads hitting the floor to ensure all eyes are on himâ.
âWe see a big disconnect between bands and their fans nowadays, Itâs as if once people get famous they can forget where they came from, We want to make sure that never happens to us and hope if we lead by example people will followâ. Â
INTRODUCING // BRASS PHANTOMS
âCity Of Wolvesâ is an energetic guitar driven, drum fuelled track from Brass Phantoms and just a taster of what they have in store this year. The Dublin four-piece, indie rock band has an eclectic mix of influences, ranging from Joy Division to Foals. In February, they released their well received single ‘Waiting Up’.
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No stranger to the live scene, Brass Phantoms have headlined their own shows throughout the country. Theyâve been part of major festivals such as Other Voices and will be taking to the Cork stage at this yearâs Indiependence Festival on the August Bank Holiday.
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With a busy summer ahead and a follow-up single due for release in September – keep your eyes peeled as the band will be announcing some Irish shows throughout the coming months. You donât want to miss their pure raw live energy on stage! The foursome will also embark on their first UK tour later in the year. Â
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NEW MUSIC // WYVERN LINGO
I’ve been a massive fan of these ladies and as the years go by their sound just gets better and better. I recently caught them at Great Escape music festival in Brighton and they absolutely killed it on stage. They performed this new track for the first time and it was absolutely magical!
County Wicklow trio Wyvern Lingo up the ante with the first taste of their upcoming debut album. Described by the band as a song âabout loving the feminine qualities of a man, and encouraging him not to worry about fitting into the male stereotype and just to be himselfâ; âI Love You, Sadieâ showcases Wyvern Lingoâs bold new Indie RâNâB sound just in time for the best days of summer.
The single was recorded in Dublin alongside producer James Kelly, with additional production and mix in London from Neil Comber (M.I.A. / Crystal Fighters), the band are currently putting the finishing touches to the rest of the album.
âI Love You, Sadieâ is released on Rubyworks to all good digital download and streaming platforms on Friday 23rd June, with an impact date of Friday 18th August.
Wyvern Lingo are:
Caoimhe Barry – vocals, drums
Karen Cowley – vocals, keyboards, bass synth
Saoirse Duane – vocals, guitar
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