This week Charlene caught up with Rigsy and Stu to talk new music including:
Duke Special - Mockingbird Wish Me Luck
The first track on Duke Special’s 2008 album 'I Never Thought This Day Would Come.' He is playing the Social Sounds Festival in the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast on Friday 9th September.
Hiva Oa – A Great Height
A five piece band alt pop band from Belfast consisting of Stephen, Christine, Daithi, Chris and Matt. Their single ‘A Great Height’ was released on 1st July 2016 and is available for download now.
Far Caspian – December
A solo project by Fermanagh native Joel Johnston aka Far Caspian, ‘December’ is his first track released 9 months ago.
CC Brez – Her Alibi
Former Republic of Loose member, CC BREZ is a Dublin based songwriter and guitarist nicknamed the Irish King of Funk. ‘Her Alibi’ is the first track from his debut album ‘The Nightfall.’ You can see him next at the Indiependence Music Fesitval, in Mitchelstown, Cork, 29th - 31st July.
The Darkling Air – Storyline
Songwriter and vocalist Rachel McCarthy (Farriers) met composer and producer Michael Keeney (Foy Vance, Duke Special) while mixing a record in Donegal and joined forces in late 2015 to become The Darkling Air. They launch their debut album at the Open House Festival in the Queens Parade Church, Bangor on the 25th August.
Swords – Betty Machete
The first single from their new album ‘Tidal Waves’ due this winter, Dublin band Swords have been working with Karl Odlum on the followup of their debut album ‘Lion & Gold’ released in 2013. The song was mastered by Grammy winning engineer Mandy Parnell.
Thomas John – Better Days
Singer/songwriter from Ireland, Thomas John just released his debut EP ‘Easy Tiger’. He is supporting Johanna Fegan on her EP launch in The Anchor Bar, Derry, on the 29th July.