Artist with Offaly connections releases Christmas single

"I've carried the sentiment of 'In The Bleak Midwinter' with me for years, singing it annually at Christmas events. It felt like the perfect time to commit it to a recording,"  expresses Larissa, reflecting on the significance of this traditional carol.
Renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Kevin Whyms lent his expertise to the production of this track, skillfully enriching it with his emotive guitar playing. The collaboration has resulted in a rendition that showcases the essence of folk music while adding a contemporary flair.
Larissa will also continue her folk and singer-songwriter music journey by starting the New Year with a concert alongside PJ Murrihy on January 26th at Tuar Ard, Moate. This follows the success of their duet,  I Wish I Had Someone to Love Me, which was featured on Murrihy's latest album and stands as Larissa's most viewed video on YouTube, showcasing their musical chemistry and mutual passion for folk music.
Expressing her gratitude, Larissa has extended a heartfelt  “thank-you!”  to the DJs who have been sharing her music both within Ireland and abroad, contributing to Larissa’s decade-long musical journey. The artist also looks forward to celebrating her 10th anniversary in the music business in 2024, a testament to her dedication and passion for creating music that resonates.
“I hope to have you all as music friends for at least another 10 years! And I am wishing all the very best and Happy Christmas and A Very Happy New Year to all the DJs and, of course, to all my dedicated fans, who I am very grateful to!”
Join Larissa in celebrating the holiday season with her beautifully evocative rendition of In The Bleak Midwinter, available at all streaming platforms from 18th of December.

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Annie and the Witness Debut

Emerging from Dublin’s eclectic music scene,  αnnie and the ωitness  is set  to release their debut single  My Love is Well.  The trio, a creative fusion of lyricist and
vocalist  Annie Peter, Argentinian percussionist  Juan Genovese, and guitarist  Seamus Bradley,  melds poetic imagery with beat-driven soundscapes to create a unique auditory  experience.
Inspired by a diverse range of musical icons, from The Velvet Underground to Leonard  Cohen and PJ Harvey, αnnie ∧ the ωitness embarks on a sonic exploration that weaves personal introspection with societal commentary, with debut single  My Love Is A Well  promising to be a culmination of this exploration, offering listeners a journey through emotive  lyrics and rich, layered music.
Annie Peter, a noted figure in the Dublin arts scene, known for her performances at Electric  Picnic, brings her evocative storytelling to the forefront of this venture. Her collaboration with  Juan and Seamus gives rise to a distinctive style that marries the intensity of post-punk with  the raw beauty of spoken word poetry.
The band members’ diverse backgrounds contribute to the richness of their sound. Annie’s  role as co-founder of the Poetry Kiln Collective, and Seamus and Juan’s involvement in the  band Trope, speak to the depth of experience and versatility they bring to αnnie ∧ the  ωitness.
My Love Is A Well  intertwines the urgency of post-punk bass with reflective guitar riffs,  setting the stage for vocals that navigate between somber and enticing. The song is a poetic  exploration of the human heart’s resilience, capturing the essence of personal struggle and  redemption.
Listeners can look forward to the official release of  My Love Is A Well  on major streaming  platforms on February 2nd  2024. The single is a testament to the band’s  innovative approach and commitment to crafting music that resonates on a profound level, and the trio plan for more groundbreaking music in the near future.

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Christmas with Jessika

British-born, New York-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer  Jessika  has shared the official music video for her brand new original song,  “Chrsitmas Without You”,, which explores the theme of being apart from a loved one during the festive season.
“‘Christmas Without  You’ is a special song,”  shares Jessika.  “It’s for anyone who is missing someone at this time of year. It’s a song for the lonely hearts.”
Adding to a list of increasingly high-profile media appearances, Jessika recently appeared on BBC Radio 2 with Scott Mills, and on ITV to discuss her new release.
Christmas Without You, which was released alongside her version of the holiday favourite  Last Christmas,  follows the release of Jessika’s debut album  World Ain’t Ready  in August via BMG, which has already accumulated over one million streams. Tracks from the album have been added to MTV’s Spankin’ New list, and received acclaim from Billboard plus airplay from SiriusXM and BBC Radio London, among others.
World Ain’t Ready,  written by Jessika and co-produced with Kyle Kelso (Kygo, Aloe Blacc, Galantis), is a testament to the resilience, passion, and extraordinary circumstances that shaped her artistic vision.
Raised in Birmingham, UK, before moving to Cornwall with her family, JESSIKA spent several years touring the country and building a reputation as an ‘artist to watch’.
After deciding to focus on her career as a singer and songwriter, she booked a one way ticket to London, and arriving with nothing more than her guitar, a few clothes and just enough money to get by, she found a small room in the heart of Soho and took the first steps on a musical journey that would eventually take her all the way to New York City.
Before she’d even signed her first publishing deal, JESSIKA spent two years on the road sharing stages with Hozier, Paulo Nutini, The Killers, The Arctic Monkeys, Ellie Goulding, Van Morrison, Keane, and Paloma Faith, among others; and had co-written and featured on a dance hit with Andy Moor and Armin Van Buuren.
Her debut album  World Ain’t Ready  is available now worldwide.