'We people (who are darker than blue)'
Sinéad O'Connor & Republic Of Loose

Available to download from Sunday 10th February exclusive
to Itunes and all other download platforms from 17th February.

Sinead O’Connor, one of the most iconic and influential Irish artists of modern times, made the decision to cover Curtis Mayfield’s searing diatribe against racism and ignorance for her recently released album ‘Theology’. As timely in Ireland in 2008 as it was in Chicago in 1970, this heartfelt plea to embrace cultural diversity still rings true.

Republic of Loose have had a massive impact on Irish radio over the past few years. Author and music lover, Irvine Welsh recently cited their inescapable hit ‘Comeback Girl’ as “the best song ever written” in the New York Times. They are recognized amongst their peers and critics as visionary and innovative music producers.

Both Sinead and Republic of Loose were approached to collaborate for the upcoming ‘Meteor Awards’ and decided ‘We People’ was the obvious track to perform. Everyone was so impressed with the outcome that they decided to release it as a single. Between them, they have completly reinvented the classic song. Sinead’s vocal interpretation is stunning and poignant, and is wrapped in a sumptuous RoL production of deft beats, catchy hooks and a singular rap from Republic of Loose frontman Mik Pyro. Add the vocal talents of the Dublin-based, multi-cultural Discovery Gospel Choir and the results are quite beautiful.

‘We People…’ will be released on Sunday 10th of February, exclusively through iTunes; and then through all download platforms form the 17th of Feb.

You can catch the 1st exclusive live performance at ‘The Irish Meteor Awards’ on RTE 2 on Saturday 16th of Feb at 8:30pm

Moving Hearts announce UK dates
Moving Hearts are pleased to announce UK dates in support of release of their new 'Live In Dublin' CD and DVD.
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Moving Hearts Announce Dublin Show

To celebrate the release of 'Live In Dublin', Moving Hearts will play Dublin's Olympia Theatre on Wednesday 12th December. Tickets priced at €44.20 including booking fee go on sale Friday October 12th at 9am sharp! Buy in person from 99 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide or call the 24hr hotlines:
Tel: ( ROI ) 0818 719 300
( NI ) 0870 243 4455.
Buy online at: www.ticketmaster.ie

Moving Hearts reunited for live shows, live album and DVD
The reformed and revitalized Moving Hearts release their new album and first DVD ‘Live In Dublin’ on Rubyworks on Friday 2nd November 2007.

Recorded at Dublin’s Vicar Street during The Hearts sold out four – night stand in February 2007, ‘Live In Dublin’ captures some of Ireland’s finest instrumentalists at the very top of their collective game. Percussionist Noel Eccles says: “There’s unfinished business! When we last played it was as an instrumental band and we always felt we hadn't finished exploring the possibilities of our unique line-up".

Focusing on material from their classic, genre – defying 1985 album ‘The Storm’, the new recording is a remarkable document; a testimony to fantastic musicians playing music which is unmistakably Irish in origin, but is immaculately imbued with jazz, world music and rock ‘n’ roll references.

The audio release is in tandem with a separate DVD release, which contains the whole concert and is directed by award winning Irish film-maker Philip King; as well as a bonus documentary on the history of Moving Hearts and exclusive backstage footage.

Moving Hearts are one of a handful of truly legendary and influential Irish bands. These new releases show them to be a vibrant musical force for the twenty-first century.
Moving Hearts: Donal Lunny (bouzouki), Davy Spillane (Uileann pipes), Eoghan O'Neill (bass), Keith Donald (saxophone), Matt Kellaghan (drums), Noel Eccles (percussion), Anto Drennan (guitar) and Graham Henderson (keyboards). Special guest – Kevin Glackin (fiddle).

20th Dec 2007
Rodrigo y Gabriela go Gold in UK
Mexican acoustic rock guitarists Rodrigo y Gabriela are celebrating Gold in the UK having reached 100,000 sales of their self titled album in the UK and they'vesold over 200,000 CDs in the US. Released in March 2006 on Rubyworks, ‘Rodrigo y Gabriela’ has been one of the great word of mouth success stories of recent times. Spurred on by steady touring, knock – out festival spots, quality press reviews, radio support from the likes of Jonathan Ross and Johnnie Walker; and TV appearances on ‘Later With Jools Holland’ and more recently, the BBC’s Glastonbury coverage.

The success is shared by small Dublin based independent label Rubyworks, who become the first Irish indie to sell 100,000 albums over in the UK.

Rodrigo y Gabriela and Rubyworks are distributed in the UK by Vital / THE.

Foy Vance is back with a new summer single, ‘Be With Me’, out now, followed by his long awaited debut album - ‘Hope’ – released in Ireland on September 7th.

‘Be With Me’ is an insistent, sinewy groover and marks a real departure from his previous releases. Echoes of Prince jamming with Tom Waits in a sweaty New Orleans jazz club topped off with Foy’s unmistakable voice; and a tantalizing taster for the treasures on the album.

Entitled ‘Hope’ – a theme that defines Foy’s life and which is present throughout the album, whether in a positive or a negative way. The recording process of the album has been very organic and spontaneous, capturing the emotion and rawness of Foy’s live performances.

All the songs were written, performed, recorded, produced and mixed by Foy himself. Tchad Blake who is best known for his work with Pearl Jam, Tom Waits and Elvis Costello has also contributed to the mixing of some tracks.

We are proud to announce the release of Sinéad O'Connor's new double album 'Theology' on 22nd June in Ireland, 25th June in UK.

Twenty years after the release of her culturally-transformative debut solo album, "The Lion and The Cobra," the uncompromising musical artist Sinead O'Connor is releasing 'Theology', a new double-CD collection of vital emotionally-charged songs.

'Theology' premieres eight new songs written, or cowritten, by Sinead O'Connor: "Something Beautiful," "Out of the Depths," "33," "Dark I Am Yet Lovely," "If You Had A Vineyard," "The Glory of Jah," "Watcher of Men," and "Whomsoever Dwells" as well as three thematically-appropriate covers: Curtis Mayfield's soul-searching "We People Who Are Darker Than Blue," a ferocious interpretation of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's "I Don't Know How To Love" (from "Jesus Christ Superstar"), and the traditional reggae spiritual "Rivers of Babylon" with new lyrics written by Sinead.

" Theology is an attempt to create a place of peace in a time of war," said Sinead. "It is my own personal response to what has taken and is affecting everyone around the world since and including September 11, 2001. I want to be very clear - there is no message. No preaching. Nothing deep and meaningful the artist wants to say, nothing trouble making. I simply wanted to make a beautiful thing, out of something beautiful, which inspires me."

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