"The songs on Oxygen are written with great attention to detail and are well orchestrated with violin and trumpet adding texture to duelling guitars and a subtle rhythm section. Boyle's voice is the standout element on the EP, and acts as a pivot around which all other facets move, and it truly is captivating"
RAVE Magazine Issue 915
"Six songs of a beautiful musical journey fused with folk roots and heart-felt passionate lyrics.... ****** 6 out of 6" Music Review Unsigned Oct 2009
OXYGEN EP now available at:
ROCKING HORSE RECORDS, Albert St, Brisbane, QLD
KILL THE MUSIC, Elizabeth St, Brisbane, QLD
RIVERBEND BOOKS, Oxford St, Bulimba, QLD
MARY RYAN'S, Latrobe Terrace, Paddington, QLD
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Born under the weeping Irish stars, Alan Boyle wandered the earth aimlessly for years before falling asleep at the gates of Australia, where a family of possums took him in and dressed the wounds on his fingertips.....
His first EP SHALLOW HEART was recorded in Dublin before moving to Brisbane in 2005. He has since appeared at the Woodford Folk Festival, QLD Multicultural Festival, Greenfest and Brisbane's 2009 Australia Day Celebrations, building a solid reputation as a powerful and original performer on the local and national emerging artist scene, more recently supporting Oz music legends Dragon and Wendy Matthews on their respective SE QLD tours this year.
With a 2009 QSong nomination for "This Town", one of the songs from his new OXYGEN EP, being selected as the recipient of the Billy Thorpe Scholarship Award and a new band THE BLEEDING HEARTS, Alan Boyle is fast-proving to be an artist to watch.
Hey Alan, hope you got back to Oz safely man, was nice catching up with you the on night, even if it was only for a couple of hours. Anyway, just had to swing by and say congrats to you on your RTE Radio debut. Ye played a blinder man. You were great at the old banter too so ye were, but the songs came across really well, very professional! Hope your success continues own under dude!
Right, well, hope to hear more great things from you soon mate.
The Valley Fiesta will be spectacular as everyone comes together at what has fast become the leading venue for alternative entertainment in the valley. The bands are the best in their field and the best thing is the event is free. Between and after bands, Brisbanes finest alternative DJs come together and will be playing indie, electro, rock, hip hop and alternative party tracks until dawn. Everyone will be at this party, an event not to be missed!! Catch The Kidney Thieves free show on Saturday 24 October.
Any time man! It was a pleasure to hear you. Actually I really liked 'This Town' that's a great song... I hate to say it because Emmy did a beautiful job with the violin, but I really, REALLY liked the guitar doing that part on stage, it sounded swish as.
Alright man. I have neglected you for long enough, it's time I come and see you play some more. Only problem is, your event invite says 25th and your gig list says there 24, so pick one buddy, and I will be there.
Will probably bring a small blonde thing with me too :)
Hope you're well buddy. I'm off to pretend to read a text book in case anyone peers through my window; give off that air of pseudo intellectualism, which is an air I adore in swathes.
am off to stick it in the diary hun, am off the beer at the moment but may be you will let me give u a small tattoo instead!! hope all is well with ya hun, looking forward to seein ya xxxx
hey Alan, hope the launch went great and you scored another 100 fans! Congrats on the Q Song award and I sincerely look forward to hearing you play at Bigsound. World domination - here comes Alan Boyle !!!!
I've just started a new job this last week and don't get my first pay until tomorrow... so unfortunately I won't be able to make it tonight :C
But not to worry, I'll be in the money as of next week so any gigs from then on I'll turn up to! :D Nice job with the artwork too mate! looks awesome, can't wait to grab a copy of the EP.
Well done on your AMAZING award last night!! It was lovely to meet you...I see you're playing at my fave coast venue very soon. Joe's Waterhole has a magical mystical stage - enjoy it - and best of luck with the launch this Thursday!
