A follow up to her critically acclaimed and ambitious debut album ‘Infinite Space’, the EP will feature reimagined versions of songs from the album, exploring alternate sonic universes and allowing the listener see beyond the songs as they thought they knew them.
The E.P features some very special guests as well as some stripped-back renditions of songs.
Independent Irish singer and guitarist Síomha (pronounced She-vah) dances the line between folk, jazz and neo-soul effortlessly taking audiences on an unexpected and unforgettable journey with her soulful melodies.
Her debut album ‘Infinite Space’ - described by The Irish Times as “a seriously accomplished and self-confident debut” - is a collection of songs in both Irish and English. A kind of cosmic, folk-informed, jazz-tinged, post-pop - it was produced by GRAMMY-nominated Tyler Duncan and features an all-star lineup of musicians including Joe Dart (Vulfpeck), Louis Cato (Bobby McFerrin/ Snarky Puppy),
Martin Atkinson Borrull (Toucan) and violinist Jeremy Kittel (Bela Fleck/ Chris Thile). Síomha’s voice is full of raw heart-felt experience. When listening to her, audiences are instantly moved to feel on the deepest level and come out more intimately connected to their own worlds.
Coming from a family steeped in music, Síomha grew up on a diet of musical greats with the sounds of jazz, trad, folk and soul creeping in and leaving an indelible mark on her musical tastes and influences. She started playing guitar at age 10 but it was later in her teens while attending high school in the south of France that she first took up jazz guitar after a chance encounter led to her learning from an Italian gypsy who taught her the manouche gypsy jazz style. The chords and sounds of jazz fascinated and inspired Síomha and she began to craft her own songs.
The next few years saw her traveling, with music as her compass, soaking up the sounds of each of the places she traveled and further honing her craft. In late 2016, having traversed America, Canada and Mexico, she felt an innate draw to return to home shores and a phenomenal few years have followed. Síomha toured with Paul Brady, Wyvern Lingo, Moxie, Joey Dosik (Vulfpeck), Notify and has performed at festivals such as Electric Picnic, Celtic Connections (Glasgow) and Fête de la Musique at Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris. In 2018, she was invited to tour with celebrated contemporary American-Irish group the olllam and instantly formed a bond with founding member Tyler Duncan. In 2019, Síomha and her long term creative collaborator Martin Atkinson began recording her debut album in Michigan, USA with Tyler as producer.
Síomha is an artist full of heart and her music truly does defy any conventional genres. The influences of her musical background, her travels and musical explorations are audible in the music she creates. Always proud of her Irish heritage, she performs her songs in both the English and Irish languages. The beautiful landscape and rugged nature of her native West of Ireland are a huge source of inspiration for this proud Co. Clare artist leading her to create a soulful and unique style of music that enthralls anyone who hears it.
“Síomha draws on a deep well of soul. This music transcends boundaries in a way I’ve never heard. And every second of every song is rooted in groove.” - JOE DART (Vulfpeck)
“What an exciting surprise to hear Síomha’s new record ‘Infinite Space’. Complex yet accessible, challenging yet warm and inviting. Vibrant vocals, soulful songs, heartfelt lyrics, mighty players. Music as sophisticated as this is a rarity these days. Music as sophisticated as this is a rarity these days.” - PAUL BRADY
“Síomha’s debut album Infinite Space is bringing a lot to the table... There’s a lot going on here, in a really gorgeous and impressive way.” -NIALLER9
Sola are a folk trio from Kilkenny. The three-piece are recognised for their intricate three-part harmony and folk inspired, finger-style guitar playing. Their strong, female sound harkens back to the women's voices which flooded the Irish music scene of the nineties, while remaining contemporary by addressing "of-the-moment" issues through their songwriting themes.
Sola's debut E.P., 'Forgotten Things' is out now. The title track was released on April 1st, 2020, followed by the release of a four track E.P. via Bandcamp, Spotify and other online streaming platforms.
The EP was well received by radio DJs across the country. 'Forgotten Things' was featured as 'Single of the Week' on Martin Bridgeman's, 'Ceol Anocht', while the EP made its way to RTÉ, featuring as part of the 'Ones to Watch' section of the 'RTE Radio Recommends' playlist for two weeks running. Sola have recently been featured on BBC Radio na Gaidheal.
