"We were extremely lucky to hear the finished recording of this gloriously cinematic indie debut from Brighton band The Wild State back in December and were instantly impressed. The trio met whilst studying songwriting togeth..
"Belfast’s premier folk artist Joshua Burnside returns with his newest album ‘Wear Bluebells In Your Hat If You’re Going That Way.’ Always far from a one trick pony, Burnside’s latest release sees him flex his creative..
The ethereal soundscapes on The Wild State’s “Air Runs Out” should resonate with fans of The War On Drugs and Bon Iver. Their forthcoming LP Light Along The Waves<..
Grammy-winning, UK-based independent publisher BDi Music has signed Aoife McCann, aka Æ MAK, along with collaborator Daniel McIntyre, aka Lullahush, to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal. Æ MAK was the first artist chosen for Festival Republic’s ReB..
The Dublin-based alt-pop act, and her collaborator Daniel McIntyre (Lullahush), have inked a global deal with independent publisher BDi Music. Aoife McCann, aka Æ MAK, was the first artist chosen for Festival Republic’s ReBalance Programme &n..
"Growing independent publisher BDi Music has signed Aoife McCann, aka Æ MAK, along with collaborator Daniel McIntyre, aka Lullahush, to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal. Æ MAK performs songs that meld pop, dance, folk and electronica, with Lullahush&nbs..
"Our first session of 2019 comes from Joshua Burnside. Joshua was over from his native Northern Ireland as part of the 2018 London Roots Festival where he played The Waiting Room. We caught u..
On 30th November, Joshua Burnside, with support from Once There Was A King, played the Duncairn Arts Centre on what was a dark and frankly freezing winter night. As I approached the venue, I was greeted by a quaint little church and what was anticipated as a night of local music could have been mi..
"The phrase singer only really displays the very tip of the iceberg with Joshua Burnside. He’s a multi-instrumentalist who takes the deep-rooted traditions of Irish music and gives them an ingenious spin via modern technology. 1883 chatted to him ahead of his show a..
Ailbhe Reddy has had a strong year. The Dublin based singer-songwriter, known for her deeply honest and emotional lyrics that stay with you long after listening, has played at almost every major Irish festival and is currently embarking on a tour of The UK. Homogenous indie music still has its pla..