Menu
18/07/2011
John D'Arcy's 'Barcelona Tales' Launched
Local singer songwriter John D'Arcy is preparing for the release of his summer single, Barcelona, this July based on his sunny adventures with music and good-looking people.
The new single was written about a trip to the Primavera Sound Music Festival - a three day extravaganza of rock and pop music in the Basque city, which had a major effect on the local born artist.
"It was the best music festival I have ever been to. There were so many great bands that I didn’t get to sleep for four days! It was Glastonbury, without the mud - and with a lot more good looking people," John said.
The single will be launched at Head Records in Victoria Square Belfast, at 2pm on Saturday 30 July. D’Arcy will be playing live with his band, The Great Bunch of Lads (consisting of Chris Bateman and Thomas Camblin) and will be supported by the hotly tipped Southern and slightly off-the wall Doctor Lilt.
The single is John's second release on Terri Hooleys’ legendary Good Vibrations record label, which also famously launched the first Undertones single, Teenage Kicks.
Barcelona is the follow up to D'Arcy's 2010 single Get Over Yourself and is another catchy power pop tune with the punk energy Good Vibrations became famous for.
And, to get into the holiday spirit, the single will be accompanied by two dance remixes of the track, created by electronic artists Doctor Lilt and Tape Jack.
Speaking about the remixes, D'Arcy said: "I've been listening to a lot of electronic music recently and thought it would be great to have two remixes of Barcelona for the B-Sides of the single. They both have a unique take on the track – the Tape Jack mix is downbeat and heavy, while the Doctor Lilt mix is glitchy and trippy, it’s bonkers really!"
The original song, however, was produced by Rocky O’Reilly at the Start Together Studio in the Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast. Rocky's name also graced the incredibly successful release of critically acclaimed Northern Irish bands And So I Watch You From Afar and Mojo Fury, so big things are expected.
Barcelona will be available on CD and to download from: www.johndarcy.com, or you can find out more about John D'Arcy from http://johndarcy.com/press.html.
John appears on Saturday 23 July at the Glasgowbury music festival at Eagles Rock, and on Saturday 30 July at Head Records in Victoria Sq Belfast at 2pm for his single launch.
(DW/BMcC)
The new single was written about a trip to the Primavera Sound Music Festival - a three day extravaganza of rock and pop music in the Basque city, which had a major effect on the local born artist.
"It was the best music festival I have ever been to. There were so many great bands that I didn’t get to sleep for four days! It was Glastonbury, without the mud - and with a lot more good looking people," John said.
The single will be launched at Head Records in Victoria Square Belfast, at 2pm on Saturday 30 July. D’Arcy will be playing live with his band, The Great Bunch of Lads (consisting of Chris Bateman and Thomas Camblin) and will be supported by the hotly tipped Southern and slightly off-the wall Doctor Lilt.
The single is John's second release on Terri Hooleys’ legendary Good Vibrations record label, which also famously launched the first Undertones single, Teenage Kicks.
Barcelona is the follow up to D'Arcy's 2010 single Get Over Yourself and is another catchy power pop tune with the punk energy Good Vibrations became famous for.
And, to get into the holiday spirit, the single will be accompanied by two dance remixes of the track, created by electronic artists Doctor Lilt and Tape Jack.
Speaking about the remixes, D'Arcy said: "I've been listening to a lot of electronic music recently and thought it would be great to have two remixes of Barcelona for the B-Sides of the single. They both have a unique take on the track – the Tape Jack mix is downbeat and heavy, while the Doctor Lilt mix is glitchy and trippy, it’s bonkers really!"
The original song, however, was produced by Rocky O’Reilly at the Start Together Studio in the Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast. Rocky's name also graced the incredibly successful release of critically acclaimed Northern Irish bands And So I Watch You From Afar and Mojo Fury, so big things are expected.
Barcelona will be available on CD and to download from: www.johndarcy.com, or you can find out more about John D'Arcy from http://johndarcy.com/press.html.
John appears on Saturday 23 July at the Glasgowbury music festival at Eagles Rock, and on Saturday 30 July at Head Records in Victoria Sq Belfast at 2pm for his single launch.
(DW/BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
07 May 2024
Alliance Welcomes Passing Of New Literacy Development Motion
Every single child deserves access to literature and the chance to develop their literacy skills and foster a love of reading, Alliance Ormiston Councillor Christine Bower has said.
Alliance Welcomes Passing Of New Literacy Development Motion
Every single child deserves access to literature and the chance to develop their literacy skills and foster a love of reading, Alliance Ormiston Councillor Christine Bower has said.
18 May 2023
Construction Begins On New £56m School In Lurgan
Construction work has begun on the development of a new £56 million school for St Ronan's College in Lurgan, following a sod cutting ceremony by Permanent Secretary at the Department of Education, Dr Mark Browne, accompanied by Archbishop Eamon Martin.
Construction Begins On New £56m School In Lurgan
Construction work has begun on the development of a new £56 million school for St Ronan's College in Lurgan, following a sod cutting ceremony by Permanent Secretary at the Department of Education, Dr Mark Browne, accompanied by Archbishop Eamon Martin.
23 November 2020
Plan To Reduce Plastic Use Across Govt Estate
A plan to reduce unnecessary single use plastic across the NICS government estate has been agreed by the Northern Ireland Executive. The overall aim of the plan is to work towards a ban on unnecessary single-use plastic in the government estate by October 2021.
Plan To Reduce Plastic Use Across Govt Estate
A plan to reduce unnecessary single use plastic across the NICS government estate has been agreed by the Northern Ireland Executive. The overall aim of the plan is to work towards a ban on unnecessary single-use plastic in the government estate by October 2021.
16 March 2018
Brexit: Concerns Raised Over Lack Of Progress On Irish Border
Concerns have been raised by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee over the lack of progress in finding a solution to the Irish border after Brexit. In a report, the group of MPs, warned the government it may not have enough time to find a solution and implement it.
Brexit: Concerns Raised Over Lack Of Progress On Irish Border
Concerns have been raised by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee over the lack of progress in finding a solution to the Irish border after Brexit. In a report, the group of MPs, warned the government it may not have enough time to find a solution and implement it.
26 March 2013
Minister Campaigns Ahead Of Plastic Bag Charge
With just two weeks to go until the carrier bag levy is introduced in Northern Ireland, Environment Minister Alex Attwood has been ramping up the campaign to make sure the public are aware of the new regulations.
Minister Campaigns Ahead Of Plastic Bag Charge
With just two weeks to go until the carrier bag levy is introduced in Northern Ireland, Environment Minister Alex Attwood has been ramping up the campaign to make sure the public are aware of the new regulations.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
