Dublin based multi instrumentalist and singer songwriter Liam Geddes has released his new song ‘Christmas In Bed’. His previous single ‘I’m Hers’ has passed 230k streams completely independently and Geddes has amassed over 88k monthly listeners.
Geddes creates infectious indie pop tunes. His songs are rich and full of vibrant soundscapes and intricate musicianship which compliments the warm soothing tone of his vocals. Looking forward to this takeover.
Stream Liam Geddes’ new single ‘Christmas In Bed’ below
This project has been part-funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht Sport and Media from the Live Performance Support Scheme.
Social Connections is a series of 16 recorded live performances by a wonderful multi genre collection of Irish based artists. The Grand Social is delighted to open it’s doors with this fresh mixture of showcases by some of Ireland’s most iconic artists and a chance to explore the new breed of songwriters who are taking the scene by storm. The Grand Social has teamed up with collectives, booking agents, other venues and a multiple of friends to create Social Connections.
The Grand Social is also delighted to be a part of the Live Music Venue Collective which has created numerous days of work for the live entertainment industry during the pandemic by working together across the country. Find out morehere.https://www.livevenuecollective.ie/who-we-are
The Grand Social : Please join us this December for any or even all of these amazing performances that will embrace you in the magic of music. Invite your friends and families from anywhere to the Grand Social. All tickets are free of charge and a live link will be mailed to you once you have registered.www.thegrandsocial.ie
The Grand Social have put together a diverse and talented selection of artists for an event which is sure to be enjoyable and brimming with good tunes and wonderful music.
Line up and date is here.
Dec 15th N.C. Lawlor 9pm
Dec 16th Jem Mitchel 9pm
Dec 17th Oliver Cole + Friends
Dec 18th Aoife Nessa Frances 9pm
Dec 19th Leila Jane 9pm
Dec 20th A.Smyth 9pm
Dec 21st The X Collective w/ Toshin, Shiv, Shy Mascot 9pm
Dec 22nd The Young Folk ( Elgin) 9pm
Dec 23rd Mongoose 9pm
Dec 24th Lemoncello 9pm
Dec 25th Liam Ó Maonlaí 9pm
Dec 26th MUNDY 9pm
Dec 27th SACK 9pm
Dec 28th SON 9pm
Dec 29th The Zen Arcade (former members from the Strypes) 9pm
Dec 30th Ryan O’Shaughnessy 9pm
Each performance will be accompanied by the work of Douglas O’Connor, a Dublin based photojournalist, who has spent a life time walking the streets of Dublin, camera in hand. Since the lockdowns began in 2020 he has continued to document the city in all of it’s nakedness, shy of people. Walk the quiet streets of Dublin through the eyes of O’Connor.
For The Girl are an indie pop rock sextet from Nottingham.With a number of high profile gigs and UK supporting tours under their belts, this is a band that’s clearly going places, helped by a style and sound all of their own. Their stage presence is like no other irrespective of where they play, from small and intimate venues, to the electric crowds of the UK’s O2 Academies
For The Girl have a tight, shredding and utterly exhilarating sound. Exuding deft melodic prowess and indie pop energy the band create dynamic earworms backed by driving rhythms and powerful emotive vocals. For The Girl have a bright future ahead of them – really looking forward to this takeover.
You can stream For The Girl’s new single ‘Fishnets And Dreams’ below
Sam Wickens is an Indie singer songwriter from Bangor, County Down. The NI Music prize nominee has released his new single ‘Strange.24’ along with a deeply reflective video that encapsulates Sam’s battle with mental illness.
Wickens is a passionate performer and exceptional instrumentalist with a talent for writing poignant and captivating songs. This is a takeover not to be missed.
You can stream Sam Wickens new single ‘Strange.24’ below
Hailing from Tipperary, Kill ‘Em Charlie are a five piece indie rock outfit. Newly re-imagined and taking their sound to blistering new heights, the band have recently released their new EP, ‘I Hope This Works for You (‘Cause it Does for Me)’.
Kill ‘Em Charlie have a tight, melodious sound which radiates slick guitar lines and infectious hooks. Showcasing clever songwriting and deft musicianship the five piece blend sweet melodies with blistering indie superbly to create a sound that is refined and exhilarating. This takeover is sure to be a blast.
You can stream Kill ‘Em Charlie’s new EP ‘I Hope This Works for You (‘Cause it Does for Me)’ below
Rachel Grace is a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has been creating music from a very young age. At 13, she released her debut album and now at 18, she has just recently won the Four Star Pizza, Star Nation competition. Along the way she has also supported established Irish musicians such as Wallis Bird, Brian Deady, Don Mescal and Paddy Casey. She has also played a number of festivals including Vantastival & Electric Picnic.
Grace is a diverse and engaging performer who blends genres to suit her wonderful emotive style. Her mesmerising vocals showcase a warmth and maturity beyond her years, as do the passionate and well crafted tunes she writes. Grace stops time when she sings and her soulful songs and dreamy melodies are a joy to listen to.
You can stream Rachel Grace’s new single ‘Cry Me An Ocean’ below
Hailing from Co. Kildare with a sound that hovers close to the baroque pop and tender folk-rock of Roy Orbison and Glen Campbell, John Hynes songs are a storyboard for hopeless romantics and hopeless romances. His songwriting explores the grey areas of life and love, where the good and bad reside uncomfortably side-by-side. John’s previous singles reached No.1 on the RTE Radio 1 airplay chart and received plays on Today FM, Lyric FM, 4FM, Radio Nova, and a host of regionals.
John Hynes has a soothing warm voice. His poetic, moving lyrics and sweet melodies make for a wonderful listening experience. There is passion and emotion oozing from each of his catchy songs. His tender vocals and heartwarming rich melodies are irresistible. This live stream is going to be sublime.
You can stream John Hynes’ single ‘The Glory’ below
Today, Yorkshire born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist YUNGBLUD announces his huge Autumn 2021 ‘Life on Mars’ tour, including a headline show at 3Arena, Dublin, 20th November 2021. Tickets go on general sale at 9am, Wednesday 4th November 2020. Ticket link. Proudly presented by Singular Artists.
Indie Buddie is excited to share this news as YUNGBLUD has a vibrant catchy sound brimming with lush instrumentation, rich rhythms and passionate melodies. His charismatic songs are infectious and hook laden making this a show not to be missed.
YUNGBLUD’s sophomore album ”Weird!” (Locomotion/Polydor Records), described as a coming-of-age album, is available for pre-order now. New merchandise is now available at YUNGBLUD’s website, where fans can pre-order the album in CD, vinyl and cassette formats.
About the tour YUNGBLUD said :
“I’m so excited to get back on the road, it’s been too long now! These shows are going to be double the energy, double the emotion, double the passion. These are the biggest rooms I’ve ever played so be expecting a spectacle. I’ve had a year trapped in a room and my ADHD needs to have some gasoline put on it and set me on fire…let’s get it!”
YUNGBLUD (aka Dominic Harrison) is a multi-instrumentalist who first picked up a guitar at age two and began writing his own songs at age 10. The 23-year-old artist is known for voicing what he feels are major concerns for his generation, using his music to unite and empower the youth of today. Bound by a love for his brilliantly outspoken breed of rock-and-roll music, that community has witnessed YUNGBLUD’s rise from a struggling musician living in a Northern England council flat to a global superstar hailed by Rolling Stone as a “pop-punk rebel on a mission” following the release of his self-titled EP and his full-length 2018 debut, 21st Century Liability. In 2019, YUNGBLUD released Live in Atlanta and the underrated youth EP, which debuted in the top 10 on the UK Official Albums chart and contained the hit single “original me” feat. Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons. YUNGLBUD has garnered over 1.4B streams worldwide and has over 8.6M monthly listeners on Spotify. Over the years, YUNGBLUD has performed to sold-out crowds in over 20 countries and played some of the world’s biggest festivals, including Austin City Limits, Life Is Beautiful, Lollapalooza, Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Vans Warped Tour.
Tickets €37.00 go on sale 9 AM Wednesday, 4th November 2020
RACHEL is a singer-songwriter from Mayo whose musical journey started at the young age of twelve writing original music while learning the guitar and banjo. She has performed, and competed in RTÉ’s televised ‘All-Ireland Talent Show’ and reached the final of the local talent competition. In 2019, she released her first single ‘Down Low’ which reached the number one spot in Ireland’s iTunes Charts.
RACHEL has a diverse and rich sound. She blends pop with some country tones and dark electronics to create a warm and rich soundscape for the listener to indulge in. Her unique rasped vocals surge emotion and subtle power into her catchy melodically lush tracks. RACHEL is an artist to keep an eye on.
From the circus, to a string of singles, 27 year old Dubliner, Nathan Mac is an exciting and innovative artist who has recently released his second single ‘Carolina’.‘Carolina’ is the latest link in the chain of the ‘Start of Something Blue’ project. As the second major release, the bar has been set by the success of his first single ‘Better Off Without You’. This song hit 70,000 streams on Spotify in the first two months alone and has received acclaim internationally from the likes of ‘Buzz music LA’, and ‘The Music Nerd’.
Nathan Mac’s songs are exceptionally rich, melodious and tantalizing to the senses. His passionate songwriting showcases lyrical depth well beyond his years while his velvety vocals and sublime prowess on keys makes him a remarkable artist well worth checking out.
Nathan Mac has just released his new single ‘Carolina’ check it out below
Author : Danu
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