Brigid Mae Power is an Irish visual artist, multi-instrumentalist and folk singer born in London and based in Galway since the age of 12. She first met singer songwriter and composer Peter Broderick while playing support for him during a short tour … [Read more...] about Brigid Mae Power
Alex Kozobolis: Weightless
Based in London, Alex Kozobolis is an independent photographer, visual artist and film maker who has released several shorts, captured portraits or designed cover artwork for like-minded musicians. The artist is also a self-taught pianist who has … [Read more...] about Alex Kozobolis: Weightless
Mathias Eick: Midwest
Mathias Eick is a Norwegian trumpet player who quotes Kenny Wheeler, Chet Baker as well as fellow Norwegians Arve Henriksen or Nils Petter Molvaer as major influences. Having previously performed with Jaga Jazzist (Ninja Tune) and recorded with … [Read more...] about Mathias Eick: Midwest
Ensemble Ériu: Stargazer
In 2014, the Model Arts Centre in Sligo commissioned Irish contemporary traditional septet Ensemble Ériu to write new music during a two week residency. The Model is home to the Niland Collection which includes 42 paintings by Irish artist Jack … [Read more...] about Ensemble Ériu: Stargazer
Cuar: Roscanna
In approaching our vocal music, that style of singing traditional songs which is called in Irish the “sean-nós” - the “old style” - it is best to listen as if we were listening to music for the first time, with a child’s new mind; or to think of … [Read more...] about Cuar: Roscanna
Yann Tiersen: Eusa
Probably instigated a year prior to Ólafur Arnalds’ Island Songs project but released around the same time, French multi-instrumentalist and composer Yann Tiersen’s new endeavour also associates heartfelt compositions with places on a small island. … [Read more...] about Yann Tiersen: Eusa
