want to want
13.08.21
Soothing, sultry, and melancholy. Three words to describe EMR's track want to want.
Experimental guitars and sound design blended into a new found production style that focuses on vocals and mid tones. want to want has poetic lyrics and leans into EMR's folk-style of songwriting. It has received positive response since its release in August 2021 including radio play on 98 FM.
Dear Elephant - Smells Like Thunder
A cross border debut collab between Romania, Sweden and Ireland where the lyrics talk about the long distance friendship between Tove and Eimear who’d known each other online for several years, but never met before. Tove describes Eimear’s electric personality and the story about how she asked her to join in on a songwriting contest where they could win a trip to Budapest The lyrics came true and they got to meet up in Hungary where they recorded the song, as a part of Danube Sounds EU project :)
Dear Elephant,
How have you been doing lately?
I am currently dipping my toes in the Danube river, and I felt an urge to write to you and tell you that I came across this new song a few days ago that really got stuck in my head, and it instantly made me think of you.
It’s called ’Smells Like Thunder’, and was made as a cross border collaboration between Eimear O’Sullivan (EMR) from Ireland, Rares Diaconu and Razvan Diaconu (The Kryptonite Sparks) from Romania and Tove Tejler (TOVE) from Sweden.
The lyrics talk about the long distance friendship between Tove and Eimear who’d known each other online for several years. Tove describes Eimear’s electric personality and the story about how she asked her to join in on a songwriting contest where they could win a trip to Budapest.
“Leave this town,
We could run & hide
till the morning comes
Say you’ll do it!”
I heard that the message in the lyrics came true and that they actually got to meet up in Hungary to record the song too, as a part of the Danube Sounds 2021 EU project.
The Diaconu brothers Rares’ and Razvan’s music writing, musicianship and arrangement is incredible. Sooo catchy!!
Well, my dear elephant, since I know that you are really into adventurous and upbeat tunes, and because I remembered that you're into indie pop and that bands such as Beach Boys, Grouplove & Vampire Weekend are your favourites, I know you’ll love this one too!
Remember me then you keep it on repeat.
I miss you
/Deer
EMR Covers Stuck on the Puzzle by Alex Turner
EMR releases a charming video to accompany her stunning stripped back cover of Stuck on the Puzzle by one of her greatest influences Alex Turner.
FANCY PANTS
23.04.2021
EMR opens up about about how difficult it is to exist during the pandemic. Online shopping and dissssssss so cation seem to be common crutches for EMR and her friends getting though this period in time. Her lyricism in Fancy Pants is at times satire to suit this joke of a year. Nodding to her influences in the Australian Indie Folk scene, the production of the guitars and keyboard is dissonant and quirky. Backing vocals with the performance and character of a main vocal line make another appearance here, perhaps becoming a bit of a signature of EMR.
Sun Arise
Spring Equinox
EMR celebrates the spring Equinox with the release of her stunning track Sun Arise. The result of the Arts Council Ireland Covid-19 Crisis Response, Sun Arise is an uplifting anthem of hope. EMR has once again pushed the boundaries of her musical production skills with her marriage of ballad rock and strings. The track has earned its place as a finalist in The Great American Song Contest.
Underdog
26.02.21
EMR kicks off a new year of releases with an uplifting anthem for the Underdogs. This fun, catchy track that's full of ear candy is sure to set you in good spirits! Stream now!
EMR - LIVE STREAM FROM THE 33 CAFÉ
IN CONJUNCTION WITH HIGH PLATEAU PRODUCTIONS
Catch EMR bringing in the new year on the 17th of January from the 33 Café. Tickets just $5 (plus booking fee). Support EMR by joining her on what is to be a beautiful, intimate stream from the wonderful 33 Café.
Dreamland with Sheafy
20.11.2020
EMR's second collaboration Dreamland with Florida rapper Sheafy dropped on all streaming services on Friday the 20th of November 2020. The song tells the story of two lovers who meet in "dreamland", a place where lovers can meet when they close their eyes.
Sheafy reached out to EMR over Instagram and sent a beat that he bought along with his beautiful vocals and lyrics and asked EMR to get on the track. EMR wrote the third verse following the story line that Sheafy crafted and produced the beat to become an epic track; adding mellotron choir, guitars bass, doubling the beat and mixing.
As contrary as it may seem to the seamless collaboration, Sheafy and EMR have never actually met in real life.
Stream Dreamland now!
Skeletons
12.10.20
EMR catches audience off guard with a bold new sound and style to accompany October. The ear-candied, catchy new track is full of quirk and individuality whilst EMR continues to explore her range of vocal dynamics and story telling. Stream Skeletons now!