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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Folk trio who became a viral sensation with expats deliver simple debut that gets under the skin
Both bands have grown their fan-bases so quickly thanks to the likes of TikTok that it will have come as a surprise to many that each are set to play headline shows at Dublin's 3Arena later this year. There are many, long-established household name acts here who will never be big enough to do that. Amble, a trio from Leitrim, Longford and Sligo, got together in Dublin in 2022 and found they had an easy rapport, especially when it comes to penning highly accessible, instantly hummable folk songs. Digital natives, teachers Robbie Cunningham and Ross McNerney and data scientist Oisín McCaffrey didn't need a marketeer to tell them about the power of social media. Soon, their songs were finding favour on TikTok, in particular, with one track, Lonely Island, favoured by Irish expats making videos about what they missed back home. Social media drove interest and they soon signed with Warner Music. Debut album Reverie is a likeable affair, stuffed with songs about love and belonging and the joys of being young. These aren't tracks that challenge the listener — such as those from Irish folk's leading lights Lankum — but they do get under the skin, easily, and it would take a churlish critic indeed not to appreciate the craft that's at play here. The songs are deceptively simple, mostly built around guitars and a mandolin and the vocals of Cunningham and McCaffrey, but it's easy to see why they work in the big arenas they now find themselves in. They toured with Hozier earlier this year. The bright, lovely Marlay Park celebrates new love with lyrics about summertime in Stephen's Green and a happy couple singing the Chili Peppers' Dani California 'walking down to Marlay Park'. Even songs with more sombre lyrical content, such as Ode to John, have a pleasing directness to them. 'The bundle in your arms I know/ It weighs the world… The moon can't face the sight/ Of our child alone.' Folk purists might argue that much of this album is more pop than folk, more redolent of the likes of the Coronas, for instance, than the sort of troubadours who cut their teeth in Dublin's Cobblestone. But a number of songs, including the quietly lovely title track and the more spirited Little White Chapel, underline their folk credentials. Rarely has a band's name been more suitable for the music they make. Reverie won't turn anyone's world on their head, but sometimes an amble through a well-made, sincere album is a pleasure in these fraught times.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock reveals she's split from record label after they were ‘disappointed' over solo success
LITTLE Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock has revealed how she has split from her record label. After her label were "disappointed" with the 33-year-old's solo success, Leigh-Anne is now making a musical comeback in an independent capacity. 4 4 4 When Little Mix went on hiatus, Leigh-Anne signed with Warner as a solo artist in 2022. After signing with the label, she released her EP, No Hard Feelings in 2023. Warner "wouldn't pat for a music video" for her last though after she reportedly "failed to impress" with her other tracks. And now, more than a year on Leigh-Anne is gearing up to release more music as an independent artist. In a new clip teasing the music, Leigh-Anne seemingly revealed she had teamed up with Virgin Music Group. Her hand was seen beside a record player which had Virgin Music Group written on it in the clip she shared. Virgin Music Group works as a partner to independent artists. Leigh-Anne seemingly confirmed she had ditched her old label for a new one in a voice note to fans on her Discord channel earlier this week. On her channel, she spoke about "the process of changing over". Speaking on Discord, she added: "Seriously guys I've been wanting to tell so much what was happening but yeah obviously the process of changing over has been... Leigh-Anne Pinnock confirms Little Mix reunion two years after band split "Yeah that's what has obviously taken time." She went on: "But yeah obviously we are here, need you guys to stay with me, it is coming. "But I just wanted you guys to know it is going to be a Leigh-Anne summer and y'all better get ready." She also said "Let's do this" to Virgin when they commented hearts on her music announcement on Instagram. In yet another hint about her supposed independent artist status, Leigh-Anne captioned her music teaser clip on Instagram with a message about control. She said: "Control looks good on me..." Not only all of the above, but Leigh-Anne does not appear to follow Warner's Head of Artists and Repertoire. Leigh-Anne seemingly does not follow Karen Kwak on Instagram, though it is not known if she followed her beforehand. And just yesterday, Leigh-Anne shared a photo dump about her time in the studio and creating her new music. Accompanying a smiling snap of herself, she penned: "What freedom looks like." One person said: "Freedom looks good on you!" Another added: "What freedom looks like - I'm crying. you deserve so much freedom." While a third said: "She's in her freedom era and I'm so here for it!" 4
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eason Chan gives full backing as daughter Constance makes music debut
22 May - It was reported that Eason Chan and Hilary Tsui's daughter Constance Chan is set to make her singing debut soon. As reported on Mingpao, on 20 May, Warner Music confirmed reports that Constance has signed a contract with them, saying, "Constance has joined the Warner family. More details about her music will be announced later. Please stay tuned. Thanks!" Constance has clearly inherited her father's musical talent and passion. In fact, she made her first appearance in the music world 19 years ago, when Eason released his 2006 album "Life Continues...", which famously featured baby Constance drooling on the cover. News of Eason's daughter entering the music industry has sparked widespread discussion among netizens, who are now eagerly anticipating a father-daughter collaboration on stage. Eason was once asked whether he supported his daughter joining the entertainment industry, to which he said that he would support Constance in pursuing her dreams, but hopes she can complete her studies first. The singer also said that he and his wife give their daughter a lot of autonomy, including in love matters. (Photo Source: Eason IG, ST Headline)
Malaysian Reserve
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
AUSTRIAN TALENT JJ WINS EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2025 IN BASEL
Warner Music Celebrates the Victory of Its Austrian Artist BASEL, Switzerland, May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Warner Music proudly congratulates its Austrian artist JJ for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland with his powerful single 'Wasted Love'. The breakup-inspired pop-opera track, featuring explosive techno beats, captivated international audiences, propelling JJ to victory in front of more than 160 million viewers on Saturday evening. Doreen Schimk and Fabian Drebes, Co-Presidents of Warner Music Central Europe, commented: 'JJ's incredible talent, combined with his innovative sound, has truly resonated with audiences across Europe and beyond, attracting new fans with every performance. Eurovision is the world's most-watched music television show, and we are thrilled to see him shine on such a global stage. We are proud to be part of JJ's journey.' Born in Vienna and raised in Dubai, the 24-year-old JJ returned to Austria in 2016. Known for his soprano-range voice, JJ has performed at the Vienna State Opera and gained national attention through his appearance on Austria's casting show Starmania. With this landmark win, JJ now joins the ranks of Eurovision legends, marking a new chapter in his promising career. Access accompanying photos here Media ContactOllie View original content:
Daily Mail
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Britain's Got Talent fans blown away by Tina Turner Musical performance - but do YOU recognise the lead singer who used to be in a famous girlband?
Britain's Got Talent fans were blown away by a performance by the cast of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical during Saturday night's spectacular live semi-final. The memorable first live show of this series saw The Blackouts and singer Vinnie McKee land a spot in the grand final next month. And in between the contestants performances, fans were treated to 'incredible' performances by the cast of the show, which is currently in London 's West End. However, some viewers may have recognised the 35-year-old lead singer, who is taking on the role of the music legend on stage. Before bagging the huge role, the star was part of a huge girlband, which she performed in alongside Alexandra Buggs and Courtney Rumbold. The group haven't released any new music since 2016 and had singles including Black Heart and Love Me... so can you guess who it is? Britain's Got Talent fans were blown away by a performance by the cast of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical during Saturday night's spectacular live semi-final That's right, it's Karis Anderson from Stooshe! The girl group formerd into 2010 after answering a call for auditions and went on to sign a record deal with Warner Music in 2011. They released Black Heart in June 2012, which peaked at number three after a month in the top ten. They even received a nomination for Best British single at the 2013 Brit Awards, up against some of the biggest names in the industry such as Adele. As well as their catchy singles, the trio released an album called London with the Lights On in 2013 which shot to number eight on the charts. They went on to tour with female super houses such as J-Lo and Nicki Minaj and made various TV appearances including The Jonathon Ross show & Top of the Pops. Although they went on to release a few singles from their second album, the full album was never released. The group have been inactive since and last year they confirmed on their Instagram account there would be no chance of a reunion yet. Alexandra wrote: 'Hey loves, I'm sorry to say we aren't announcing new music before I get your hopes up. 'Your girls a mumma (been for a couple years now lol) and I am starting a new business within the parent and baby space.' And now, Karis is taking the West End by storm in her role as Tina Turner - and BGT fans were loving her performance. They took to X to write: 'Karis Anderson singing tina turner should win britains got talent # BGT ' 'So the amazingly fabulous Tina Musical to start ...all downhill from here then #bgt.' 'Hold on she is f***** incredible!! Blew me away #Tina #bgt #BritainsGotTalent.' 'Surely Tina deserves the gold buzzer? #BGT.' 'The lead singer In the Tina tuner west end musical is absolutely incredible #bgt.' Elsewhere in the live show, Scottish singer Vinnie earned the most votes from the public after earlier wowing with his operatic rendition of Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol. While Swedish light act The Blackouts had bagged Amanda Holden's golden buzzer, despite being hit with a technical issue before their performance. The two acts emerged victorious ahead of Alesha Dixon's favourite Linda Mudzenda who finished second and magician Eden Choi in third place. But while Vinny and The Blackouts were celebrating their win, viewers at home demanded a rule change amid the show's new golden buzzer twist. This year, the judges and hosts Ant and Dec have the opportunity to press a golden buzzer in the semi-finals, not just in the auditions as before. ITV confirmed: 'In each semi-final, either one of the judges or Ant and Dec will be given control of the golden buzzer, and as soon as they see a performance worthy of a place in the final, they will have just one opportunity to press it. 'That act will be granted a one-way ticket to the final, along with one other act from that night who will be voted in by the public.' However, viewers branded this move unfair to those acts who followed the golden buzzer winner, which appeared particularly the case amid Linda's performance. Some viewers believed the Zimbabwean singer deserved the golden buzzer, however, she didn't get a change to win it as her performance came after The Blackouts, who bagged the honour from judge Amanda. Taking to X, viewers were quick to give their verdict about the golden buzzer twist, with many branding it 'flawed' and 'unfair'. They penned: 'This is why the judges should wait untill the end to use their Golden Buzzer. An unfair advantage to put an act through to the final halfway through the Semi final.' 'For the semi-finals of @BG would it not be fairer to choose the golden buzzer act at the END of the show? #BGT.' 'next time they do golden buzzer surely they will know they made a mistake pressing it half way through instead of at the end coz this girl deserves it much more than the dancers #BGT.' 'So we can't vote until we've seen all the acts but a golden buzzer can be given before they've seen all the acts…' 'she deserves the golden buzzer and to go straight through to the final to be honest…what's the point of the golden buzzer being straight after the act, surely they should see everyone first and then send someone straight through????' 'I'm not saying that BlackOuts don't deserve to be in the final but a Golden Buzzer at this point denies those that follow the chance to have one. And for it to be their second as well...' 'I think the new format is really flawed. Amanda pressured to press the golden buzzer so early on makes means acts don't get a fair chance. The acts so far are not really special or deserving of a golden buzzer imo.'
