Review: 'The Simplest Things' EP- Natalie Holmes

Having released two very successful albums previously, Natalie's new EP could still very well be the game changer in her music career. The Simplest Things EP is just a real easy-to-listen-to EP- consisting of beautiful melodies executed by soft guitar and piano chords.

Introducing: Frank Hamilton

You may already be familiar with Frank Hamilton because of his most well-known EP You, Your Cat & Me, which was released in 2008. This British singer, songwriter (originally from Cambridgeshire, currently living in London) has had a very busy 2012, literally dedicating the entire year to his music.

Introducing: Kodaline

This alternative rock quartet, made up of Stephen Garrigan, Vinny May, Mark Prendergast and Jason Boland, seem to be making an extremely rapid break in the Irish music scene, and are also fast approaching international recognition.

Introducing: Cry Monster Cry

The majority of people reading this are probably thinking "never heard of these guys", and to be completely honest, neither had I until they supported fellow Irish brothers Hudson Taylor back in December- but my God am I glad they were brought to my attention!

Three Screws Loose: Hometown Gig

Having been used to seeing Three Screws Loose gigging frequently around the small town of Shannon, people began to really miss these guys for a while. When the four piece announced that they'd be returning to a local pub in the town for a Stephens' day gig, it became the talk of the town over the Christmas period.

Hudson Taylor Live: Academy 2, Dublin.

Dublin brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson Taylor have definitely been missed busking on the streets of Dublin and playing frequent gigs in their hometown, so you can imagine the excitement of their Irish fans when they announced two Academy 2 headline shows. As the crowd were piling into the basement of the Academy, support acts Little Bear and Cry Monster Cry gave two outstanding performances that definitely kept the mood up in the room. The atmosphere was just building and building, and that, combined with the expected buzz four days before Christmas created a beautiful setting.

Natalie Holmes To Release 'The Simplest Things' EP

Firstly, let's cement it for those of you who have never heard of Natalie Holmes. If someone threw Ellie Goulding and Joni Mitchell and a few other artists into a pop/folk flavoured cake, iced it with pure honesty, and then sprinkled it with some Lucy Rose... You'd pretty much have Natalie Holmes.