So, I was set a task to hunt out a list of singer/songwriters in Northern Ireland who are under 25. After hours of scouring through the web and dancing along to many tunes I have whittled it down to 7 of the best up and coming artists you should listen to:
Hopefully they are actually all under 25! If you know anyone else who should be included in the list email [email protected].
Ryan McMullan
-Aged 25
-From Portaferry
-Toured with Ed Sheeran
Cat Caulfield
-Aged 25
-From Belfast
-Vocal advocate for mental health awareness
Kailum O’Connor – Kailums Life
-Aged 19
-From Belfast
-Does Covers on Youtube
Naomi Hamilton – Jealous of The Birds
-Aged 21
-From Co. Armagh
-The songs that first made her popular were recorded in her bedroom
Mosmo Strange – Band
-Age range 20-30
-From Omagh
-Won the Bulleit Whiskey’s Battle of the Bands competition
Melyssa Shannon – Wynona Bleach
-Aged 24
-From Belfast
-Went on a twelve date Russian tour last year
Saint Sister – Duo
-Aged 25
-From Derry/ Londonderry
-Draws inspiration from early Celtic harp traditions, 60s folk and electronic pop to create ‘atmosfolk’