Nigel Mooney is widely regarded as Ireland's leading jazz singer and guitarist. A charismatic figure on the Dublin jazz and blues scenes since the early 1980's, his Gripewater Blues Band spearheaded the blues movement in Ireland and drew many fans of both jazz and the blues. Mooney’s much-anticipated fourth album sees him collaborating with some well-known players in the recent history of jazz to create his finest work yet.

A fund it campaign has been launched to help the album come to fruition.

Read more: Nigel Mooney "Mooney's Blues" Fund it Campaign Launched

On 26th March, the fusion jazz duo The Jones Way releases their debut EP “self-portrayed stories”. 

This is a small collection that includes covers and the original songs “Apartment 2”, “Apartment 2 (Reprise)” and “Girotondo”. 

“self-portrayed stories” will be available for streaming and purchasing on all digital platforms.

“self-portrayed stories” is a journey to discover who they are and what brought they this far. 

Their story intertwines with other stories and sets the listeners imagination free, is a growth path full of human connections built step by step by Silvia Segatori and Annalia Bruschini. 

Listen/purchase “self-portrayed stories” via the platform of your choice

Read more: The Jones Way announces new EP “Self-Portrayed Stories”

Grammy nominated American guitarist, bassist, songwriter Cory Wong has announced he will perform live in Dublin The Button Factory, 27th October 2021. Tickets are available to purchase from Tickets.ie and Ticketmaster.ie €25.00 includes booking fee from Friday 26th March at 10 am.

You instinctually hum a tune in order to get pumped up in the morning, for fuel on the treadmill, to soundtrack your commute, or as the pre-game to a big night out. As much as he treasures his roles as a guitarist, composer, and producer, Cory Wong fashions himself “a hype man,” first and foremost. Living up to this classification, he slings a Stratocaster and hurls “dad jokes” from the stage with the same panache, poise, and power.

Read more: Cory Wong announce a headline show at The Button Factory, Dublin 27th October 2021

The official release date of Karl Clews second album of original material for bass, entitled Navigator, is due out on 2^nd April 2021!

As the title suggests, this album sees Karl exploring further the concept of the bass as a solo and lead instrument, with more expansive compositions drawing on a wider range of influences, from African to South American styles, from jazz, funk and fusion to hip-hop, and a wider tonal and textural palette, incorporating piccolo and tenor basses. With the exception of guest spots on a handful of tracks by Galway musicians Bernard Huvé and Adam Daniel on sax, Ciaran Storey on guitar and Richie Dittrich on drums, all the sounds on the album are made by basses, and it provides a demonstration of just how versatile - and misunderstood - the modern electric bass can be.

Read more: Upcoming Release 'Navigator' by Karl Clews

Guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader Max Zaska has announced the second ZASKA album, A Better Way, has named its featured artists, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring the project to light.

A Better Way features vocalists Tolü Makay, Faye O’Rourke (Soda Blonde), Melina Malone, Jess Kav, (The Waterboys), Carly Coonagh, and Precious Okpaje (Super Silly). James Smith (Gypsies On The Autobahn) who sings on the album, also plays keys and co-produces the album with Zaska. The band is rounded out by longtime collaborators Dylan Lynch (Soda Blonde) on drums and Neil Dorrington (BARQ) on bass.

Read more: ZASKA announces new album - A Better Way

The latest EP from Rynx Laneran “Morphology Pt.2” was released on 21^st February 2021 on all streaming platforms.

Each track of Rynx Laneran’s latest release illustrates a significant stage in Evin O’Brien’s development and influences as a musician, composer and music fan. Subtle references re-contextualized within original compositions, explored in-depth through the process of collaborative improvisation. This EP is a reflection on how this ensemble has matured over the course of a year of performing together. Rynx Laneran produce three distinctive “scenes” over the course of this EP, moments of intense groove and interplay ensue.

Stream “Morphology Pt.2” on your platform of choice

Read more: New EP Release “Morphology Pt.2” from Rynx Laneran

Acclaimed Irish vocalist and composer EDEL MEADE will release her stunning new solo album ‘BRIGIDS AND PATRICIAS’ on 8th March, International Women’s Day.

"One of the most powerful vocal performances of late." 

CIAN Ó CÍOBHÁIN,
RTÉ RAIDIÓ NA GAELTACHTA

A strikingly original artist working in the field of jazz, folk and contemporary music; her voice has been described as mesmerising or magical even, while her music is haunting, evocative and powerful. This compelling new collection of original songs reflects on what it means to be an Irish woman living in 21^st century Ireland, shaped by Irish history, folklore and contemporary society at large.

Read more: New Album Release from Edel Meade “Brigids and Patricias”