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Bell X1 release 'Bloodless Coup' + "Velcro" single

Posted on March 15, 2011 by bandweblogs

Ireland's Bell X1 will release their fifth album, 'Bloodless Coup', in the UK on 4 April 2011 (Warner / ADA), preceded by the single "Velcro" on 28 March.

Bell X1
This follows extensive success across Europe and the US, sell-out London shows, and continuing plaudits in their homeland: the band's last album, 'Blue Lights on the Runway', debuted at Number One in Ireland, was certified multi-Platinum, and became the biggest selling independent title that year. Its lead single "Great Defector" also went Top Ten in America. Continue reading →

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Iceland Inspires ft Spiritualized, Parabolur, Damien Rice - July 1, 2010

Posted on June 23, 2010 by bandweblogs

Iceland Inspires offers music to the world - a stunning location for a concert! Iceland's tourist campaign continues with inspiring gig streamed over the internet.

Inspired By Iceland
Following the success of Iceland Hour, which took place on June 3rd and saw over 100,000 Icelanders sending videos and e-messages to people around the world, the Inspired By Iceland campaign is delighted to announce the Iceland Inspires concert. Continue reading →

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Bono busking on Grafton Street, Dublin + Glen Hansard, Damien Rice, Mundy

Posted on December 29, 2009 by bandweblogs

Watch: Glen Hansard, Bono, Damien Rice and Mundy busk on Christmas Eve; Raised money for Simon Community in Dublin

Simon Community
On December 24, 2009, Glen Hansard of the Swell Season was joined by fellow Irishmen Bono (U2), Damien Rice and Mundy for a busking session outside Captain America's on Dublin's famed Grafton Street. Continue reading →

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Lisa Hannigan DEBUT album, 'Sea Sew' shortlisted for Barclaycard Mercury Prize

Posted on July 21, 2009 by bandweblogs

Acclaimed Irish singer Lisa Hannigan’s debut album 'Sea Sew' was today shortlisted for the 2009 Barclaycard Mercury Prize - Britain's most prestigious musical honour.

Lisa Hannigan

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Lisa Hannigan set to release solo DEBUT Sea Sew + tour dates w/ Jason Mraz

Posted on November 18, 2008 by bandweblogs

Lisa Hannigan

Lisa Hannigan, the acclaimed Irish singer whom The New York Times calls "exquisitely ethereal," is poised for the release of her much anticipated solo debut, 'Sea Sew'. Set for release January 20, 2009 on ATO Records, the album has already garnered airtime on tastemaking radio station KCRW and earned early praise from The Los Angeles Times, which calls it "charmingly idiosyncratic" ... Continue reading →

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