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News of the World have given the thumbs to Keltica for being the only band to write the Olympic anthem for the British team in Beijing '08. They have also mentioned that China's state broadcaster China-Central TV (CC-TV) have filmed Keltica recording the song, as well as an exclusive interview with the band, along with a special performance in the Terminal studios in London. This report will be shown around the world on CC-TV to an estimated 500 million people, making it a world record for the largest TV audience ever for an unsigned band ! We will soon post links to the videos on YouTube.... watch this space !

The Irish World - Irish band sparks Guinness' interest

NEWS OF THE WORLD - RAV'S SHOW BIZ PAGE FROM MARCH 16TH 2008

LOSING TODAY WEBSITE MUSIC REVIEWS

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Keltica 'the purple edit' EP (self released). Damn well near knocked us off our favourite listening pedestal and straight into next week. Debut four track Boz Boorer produced outing from unsigned Irish trio Keltica is a party packing pop treasure - make no bones about it. Those much missing a more sentimental and drifting melodic curvature to their listening experiences will do well to hook into this, led from the fore by Keslyn whose softly lingering vocal has the ability to all at once seduce and crush, Keltica excel at crafting sweetly gilded honey combed melodies that drift in washes of hazy West coast accents and soft 60's hues. Blissfully faraway in moods these little gems idly glide bitter sweetly amid terrains more readily associated with the Strawberry Switchblade - that is if McDowall and Bryson had consorted to collaborate with the Bangles, the Heartthrobs and Lush (best viewed by casting an ear to the closing 'nixer'). From the hurting acoustic pinches of the reflectively resigned and hollowed 'set me free' to the softly sheen radiating 'bonafide' with its snaring crisply sly prickling infectious daytime radio friendly hooks its quite blindingly obvious that a mercurial chemistry flows cherry picking pristine pop motifs and fluffing its fringe with lazy eyed country swirls and silken MOR strokes destined one would imagine for a hungry American market. The subtly psychedelic 'Naked brunch' sees Keslyn standing down momentarily while the distinct early career Marr-esque accents filter through though our money and indeed affection is snaffled by the adoring shimmering cast of the lilting spangle dashes of the decidedly understated 60's threads of 'Nixer' which unless the ears are deceiving had us fondly transported to witness a secret embrace between the Adult Net and 'kid' era Pretenders replete with the impeccable trademark craft of fulsomely lingering Honeymoon-Scott styled overtures breezing through as were like sun kissed spectres. Ones to watch for. www.kelticaonline.com

STREET VOICE UK MUSIC MAGAZINE (MYSPACE.COM/STREETVOICE)

Street Voice UK Music Magazine Review

KELTICA - Promo CD: This Irish Indie Pop band aren't bad at all. Imagine the Cranberries, Snow Patrol and the Kaiser Chiefs all thrown together and you get Keltica. Despite being a three piece the 5 studio tracks on this CD have something in them that many four/five piece bands can't capture in the studio and live it's fair to say Keltica are the business too! There's some good tracks throughout this recording and you'll figure that out for yourselves when you hear such numbers as 'Lifter' and 'Naked Brunch'. Given the quality of material I am listening to right now there's nothing stopping this band from hitting the big time. Keltica rock and they should rock your world too! Check them out! 9/10

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We've had a few bands hailing from Ireland over the past few years; Boyzone, the Corrs and U2 to name but a few. New faces to the industry are Keltica and they plan to bring something a little different to the tables.

This three piece have a way of creating some unique indie pop tracks with an optimistic feel. Their writing ability incorporates every side of life possible; the happy and the less so but with a lighter feel to it. One track that stood out for its lyrical elements and its catchy chorus was 'Bone Fide'.

After the first chorus, I couldn't help but get sucked into the next few that came along.

The majority of the vocals come from talented Keslyn. They are smooth running and mostly upbeat. The track that stands out in vocals is 'Naked Brunch' due to the fact that as well as Keslyn's vocals there are male vocals from Tylir. The vocal harmonies work well between the genders.

Each of the tracks is laden with hooks while at the same time offers a variety of sounds. 'Nixer' is electric and 'Lifter' while being upbeat has an electric rhythm introduced at one point, which deepens the track somewhat more.

There are a few more acoustic numbers here to even out the balance. 'Naked Brunch' has a relaxed and softer touch, while the live recording 'Set Me Free' definitely has the acoustic side down.

One thing I wasn't happy about with this release though, was the packaging. If you are going to have the cover in black, it looks great, but NOT when the material used rubs off on your fingers and then over the CD. Worked wonders trying to get it off. Thanks guys. Music was good, packaging a nightmare.

It's very hard to believe these guys are still unsigned, but I'm sure that will change when everyone gets a listen to 'The Purple Edit'.