Andrew Patterson – Hope Will Find Its Way

“I’d give it all for somebody who knows my heart like you.”

Introducing Belfast songsmith Andrew Patterson (top) who knows a killer line when he writes one.

Recorded with regular producer and collaborator Michael McCluskey at Zero Hour Studios and mastered by Pete Maher alongside studio contributions from Matt Evans (Keys) and Jim McNally (Cello).

Andrew writes:

“Music doesn’t conform to one genre; it seamlessly flows with space to grow. I like the sense of intrigue and surprise that comes with that as an artist.”

Nick says: A Northern light.

Andrew Patterson

EMR – Sun Arise

In your bright ray.

Skerries songsmith Eimear O’Sullivan (top) aka EMR has uploaded a bunch of new tunes to her YouTube channel, including this anthemic gem written during lockdown.

EMR says:

“I hope that this song brings light to all who listen.”

Nick says: Solar power.

EMR

Lisa Hannigan featuring The Theodora Byrne Ensemble – We, The Drowned

Other voices.

Fresh from being honoured by An Post with her own stamp, Lisa Hannigan (top) gives a first class delivery of her single with the help of ace musician and arranger Theodora Byrne and her amazing virtual choir.

Theodora writes:

“Thank you to the 34 wonderful singers who contributed their talents to this recording, it couldn’t happen without you, and thank you Lisa for a little piece of magic.

“Arranged by me, recorded by Joe Furlong and Oisin Clarke, and mixed by Joe Furlong.

“Featuring the voices of Alma Kelliher, Amy Ellen, Caoimhe Barrett, Catherine Smyth, Ciara O’Connor, Colleen Heavey, Cormac Curran, Dearbhaile Maclean, Eithne MacSweeny, Eppie Claffey, Evelyn Finnerty, Fiona Harte, Hannah Hoban, Helen Murray, Jane Patterson, Jay Rankin, Joe Furlong, Julie Murphy, Katie Ryan, Laura O’Sullivan, Lisa Gorry, Lisa McCabe, Natalia Laguens, Natalie Turner, Nile St. James, Niamh Hinchy, Raphaelle Smyth, Rosie Timmon, Saoirse Kavanagh, Shane Gough, Stephen Bishop, Steven O’Brien, Theodora Byrne and Wendy Glennon.”

Nick says: Reaching to the choir.

Lisa Hannigan