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Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Following the release of four highly-praised singles (‘Confessional’, ‘Saint of the Sinners’, ‘Honest Men’ and ‘Away with the Fairies’), Janet prepares to deliver the penultimate single ‘Holy Water’ today, May 22nd 2020, ahead of her hotly-anticipated concept album ‘Confessional’ release on June 5th 2020.
With a total of nineteen performers on the track, including legends from the traditional Irish scene such as Eoin Dillon, Brian Fleming, and Peter Browne, ‘Holy Water’ captures a riotous, celebratory party atmosphere, with an infectious chorus and rhythm you can’t help but stomp your feet to. Her Irish roots are prominently showcased, with turns from the exceptional musicians providing fiddle, uilleann pipes, bodhrán and accordion parts, all recorded at Westland Studios, Dublin. ‘Holy Water’s energetic and high-spirited feel is a simple expression of the relief and release felt when a significant milestone has been reached. Janet explains; “I wanted to make this sound like something you’d hear in an Irish bar, people having fun and being boisterous. It’s a throwback to a time I felt happy, with close friends enjoying good music from back home. It’s a celebration that the past lives in the past and the future is unwritten.”
‘Holy Water’ almost drowned under the weight of personal setbacks inflicted on the singer as she navigated her way through a decade-long struggle with demons including alcoholism, as revealed in intimate detail in her autobiography ‘My Confessional’, also released June 5th 2020. When all the drinking became too much, and at the insistence of herself, Janet sought help and began the journey of recovery. The year was 2015. No longer staring down an empty bottle, Janet’s creativity returned, allowing for the concept of Confessional to creep into her mind.
A deeply personal song, ‘Holy Water’ is adored by Janet and producer by Jonathan Quarmby (Lewis Capaldi, Tom Walker, Benjamin Clementine). It’s therefore of no surprise that the track just flowed out of Janet’s fingers in a burst of inspiration. “In less than 30 minutes, the ‘Holy Water’ we now know was written. Whether or not it was any good, I had no idea. I took it to my producer the next day who helped me finish the track; ‘It’s either so simple that it’s genius… or… well… crap,’ he said! Despite its subject matter – or maybe because of it – ‘Holy Water’ is my favourite track on the album. I wanted this song to be representative of the ‘up’ after the acceptance of my issues. The feeling of relief I got when the great weight had been lifted off my shoulders. The album was originally called Holy Water and I wanted this song to close the record. A happy ending to all of the hell I put myself through,” Janet confirms.
Janet’s successful return to the music scene as a homegrown indie artist sees this life-affirming track setting out her stall post-lockdown: I’m here to stay. ‘Holy Water’ is the penultimate single from Confessional, released next month, and is sure to be a live favourite once touring is back on the table. Pre-save Janet’s new album ‘Confessional’ HERE.
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Finlay speaks to JAKE MANLEY, lead of the hit Netflix series THE ORDER: Season 2. The horror/fantasy series follows Manley’s character ‘Jack Morton’ as he is thrust into a world of magic and monsters while he uncovers dark family secrets. Season 2 released June 18th and is currently the #2 show on Netflix. Manley can also be seen starring in INFAMOUS opposite Bella Thorne, released June 12th. INFAMOUS is a Gen-Z Bonnie & Clyde story; him and Thorne star as ‘Dean’ and ‘Arielle,’ a young couple robbing their way across the southern United States, posting their criminal acts to social media and going viral in the process. He will next be seen in the Netflix film HOLIDATE opposite Emma Roberts, set for a November 2020 release. HOLIDATE is a holiday-themed romantic comedy about a pair of singles who agree to be each other’s +1’s to family holidays for one year.
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Finlay talks to SAVANNAH MADDISON. The 19 year old CAA country-pop Artist, Published Author, Award Winning Philanthropist, and Social Media Influencer is taking the world by storm. Her most recent singles include “More Than a Rumor” and “If You Can”, which debuted on March 20th in partnership with Radio Disney. Savannah is also the published author of a Penguin Random House Publishing book entitled “Sincerely: YOU, Letter Writing to Change the World.” Her book tells the story of her organizations roots and encourages youth to start their own movements and service projects. Additionally Savannah founded “Savannah’s Soldiers", an organization that sent over 350,000 letters of encouragement to soldiers deployed globally from students across the country. Savannah loves sharing her life on social media, with over 200,000 followers on Tiktok, the #Safannah Army is taking the world by storm. Savannah is currently scheduled to tour Summer of 2020 with Top 10 Global Influencer duo Cash and Maverick.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Finlay talks to Marie Avgeropoulos. Star of Netflix's THE 100, which is out now. Discussing her incredible journey to date living #The 100 & life through Lockdown; with a quiz thrown in for good measure. Marie can be seen currently starring as “Octavia Blake” in the Emmy-nominated CW’s post-apocalyptic drama series “THE 100” which is currently airing its seventh and final season. Marie could also been seen recently in DC Entertainment animated feature WONDER WOMAN: BLOODLINES where she voices Silver Swan. Her film credits include JIU JITSU opposite Nicolas Cage and independent films ISOLATION opposite Steven Lang and Dominic Purcell, NUMB and A REMARKABLE LIFE and was also seen opposite Taylor Lautner in the Lionsgate thriller TRACERS. She can also be seen in the 2011 Golden Globe nominated film 50/50 alongside movie veterans Seth Rogan & Joseph Gordan-Levitt, as well as her memorable premiere film role in the 2009 comedy I LOVE YOU BETH COOPER, starring opposite Hayden Panettiere. Marie has also become a go-to TV actress with several guest appearances on hit shows such as THE INBETWEENERS, SUPERNATURAL, FRINGE, EUREKA and HUMAN TARGET. In 2013, Marie landed her break-out role in television in The CW’s CULT opposite Matthew Davis and Robert Knepper.
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
We caught up with Louriza, Star in the new season of Netflix’s THE ORDER, which is out now. Louriza plays star Jake Manley’s love interest this season, and Netflix has already ordered a third season of the show with plans to begin filming later this year. A graduate of the prestigious Canadian College of Performing Arts and a daughter of two Filipino immigrants in Canada, Tronco is a huge advocate of women’s rights and immigrant rights.
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
We caught up with the Pop Sensation, Julie Bergan to discuss life through lockdown. Hosted by Finlay Christie
Julie Bergan has amassed 450 million Spotify streams across her back catalogue, which includes two domestic #1 singles and a double-platinum debut album. She has also won ‘Song of the Year’ at the NRJ Awards and ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ from the Norwegian songwriters’ association NOPA.
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
We caught up with the extremely talented Actor, Dancer and Comedian London Brown following the fantastic run on hit series Ballers with his upcoming inclusion in the new series of American Soul!
Saturday Jun 06, 2020
Saturday Jun 06, 2020
Resident Student Comedy Host Finlay Christie speaks to NETFLIX Ozark's very own Madison Thompson who plays Erin Pierce in season 3 of the NETFLIX phenomenon. In addition to delving into life in lockdown #covid19 and managing an acting career whilst studying a business degree in Cinematic Arts at the University of South Carolina. www.studentpages.biz
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Our resident host Student Comedian Finlay Christie chats to the extremely brilliant DJ Krystal Roxx about creating her music, wellness and gongs!
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Our Resident Student Comedian Finlay Christie speaks to Para Fiction about their journey into music!