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Neil McSweeney



Last Updated: 12/21/2009

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City: Sheffield
Country: UK
Signup Date: 10/23/2005

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Friday, November 13, 2009 
I was just doing a little compilation of some of the press and radio we've managed to get so far. Not bad I reckon. I particularly like the Last Broadcast one at the bottom. 'the birth of a truly great artist'. I've always secretly compared myself favourably to the likes of Beethoven and Michelangelo. It's gratifying finally to see the rest of the world catching up.

Check out G2 Studios, where dreams take flight.


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“Deeply felt, brooding songs rich in imagery. He has the tools to make a huge impact.” 4/5 The Guardian....

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“McSweeney is the genuine article. Highly recommended” 4/5 The Daily Express ....

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“A wonderful talent in the mould of Leonard Cohen or Jeff Buckley.” 4/5 The Sunday Mail....

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“One of Sheffield's stars...he truly is a force to be reckoned with.” 8/10 Exposed Magazine ....

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“Steelier than your average troubadour.” Q Magazine....

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“Exceptional musical and song-writing talents and some tremendous arrangements.” The Morning Star....

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“The fruits of his labour aren’t growers but instant buds of excellence” BBC online....

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“Songs so subtle and well-crafted that you can't help but be drawn in…they deserve much wider acclaim” DrownedInSound.com ....

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“Easy to recognize as one of the most talented and promising new songwriters working today.”  NoizeMakesEnemies.com....

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“Not only has he got an incredible knack for crafting an A1 brooding pop tune, lyrically he beats down every one of his peers.”  Music-News.com....

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“We could be witnessing the birth of a truly great artist.” “This is the kind of talent we should be nurturing.” Last Broadcast.com....

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Dermot O’Leary (Radio 2)....

Stuart MacConie (Radio 2)....

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Phil Jupitus (6 Music)....

Marc Reily (6 Music)....

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 
Well thanks for asking.

You can get both my albums from the following places:

www.neilmcsweeney.com/shop.html

www.itunes.com/neilmcsweeney

Record Collector
233 Fulwood Rd
Sheffield
S10 3BA
Tel: 0114 266 8439
www.myspace.com/recordcollector1978

Downloads are available from a number of different sites, you don't have to use iTunes. Try www.neilmcsweeney.bandcamp.com - you can see the lyrics there too.

Obviously, if you can get a copy from a friend, or a free download, I'd much rather you hear it than not. However, if you like it, please bear in mind that my budget for the next album is only the money I can raise from selling the existing two (plus gigs, PRS etc).

If you want to hear more, good news, you will. If you'd rather I didn't record it in my bedroom then you know what you need to do. Kind thanks to those who already have.

Nx
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 
Here are a couple of reviews.

One for the Sheffield launch of Shoreline:


And one for the album:

Neil McSweeney: Shoreline 4/5One internet forum calls Neil McSweeney “the most miserable man alive”, another calls him “the Sheffielder most likely to kill himself”. Well, if it takes misery to create music of such poignancy then so be it.“Folk singers” are two a penny these days but Sheffield’s little- known McSweeney is the genuine article. With a voice not unlike James Taylor’s he can hold the listener spellbound because he appears to live the words and feelings rather than just perform them. The lovely Glencoe and Rope To Hang are cases in point. Highly recommended. RS


But I'm much more interested to hear what YOU think.

Get the record here:


or here:


And perhaps come on down to a show.

Then you'll be able to make up your own mind.

Nx


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Monday, October 05, 2009 
Right

This show will be running a little earlier than originally planned meaning that instead of the scheduled appearance by Wilful Missing, I'll be kicking things off myself with a short acoustic set starting just before 8pm. Woodenbox with a Fistful of Fivers will take to the stage about twenty past eight and I'll be back with the band for our headline set around 9.20. We'll be wrapping things up before 10.30pm.

Look forward to seeing you on Thursday I hope. If not, hope to see you in London next Fri at The Luminaire (16 Oct).

Nx
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Friday, October 02, 2009 
Sheffield Music Scene bag the scoop as the first to review the new album.


Nx
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 
Hello there
 
So my shows in SHEFFIELD and LONDON to celebrate the release of my second album,SHORELINE, are nearly here.
 
I can now announce the full line up for each gig.
 
THURS 8 OCT @ THE PLUG, SHEFFIELD
Doors 7.30pm, £5
Support: WOODENBOX WITH A FISTFUL OF FIVERS + WILFUL MISSING
Click HERE for tickets

FRI 16 OCT @ THE LUMINAIRE, LONDON
Doors 7.30, £5
Support: LITTLE LOST DAVID + GEORGIA RUTH WILLIAMS + BEN TD
Click HERE for tickets
 
Or, as ever, if you would rather buy tickets from me directly, simply message me here.
 
All these guys are headliners in their own right and are traveling in to the shows from far and wide. Get there early to avoid missing truly great new music.
 
My album comes out on 26 October (19 Oct on iTunes) but I'm making sure some advance copies are available at both events. 
 
Would be lovely to see you.
 
Neil 
 
P.s. For those not in striking distance of these shows, I'll be announcing further dates shortly, including shows north of the border. In the meantime check out the revamped website WWW.NEILMCSWEENEY.COM
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Friday, July 24, 2009 
It's nearly time to send out into the world the follow up to Remember To Smile. It's been rather a long journey from the early sessions for this record back in December 2007. More details of my second album will be available soon but in the meantime I'd like to draw your attention to the LAUNCH PARTIES I've got lined up. Both full headline sets with my new band line up. Both with great special guest acts on the bill, shortly to be announced. And both at great venues.

8 October 2009: THE PLUG, Sheffield TICKETS HERE

16 October 2009: THE LUMINAIRE, London TICKETS HERE

It would be lovely if you could join us to help me celebrate getting this particular monkey off my back.

Nx
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Friday, May 01, 2009 

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I wanted quickly to share with you the music of a chap called Teitur (you may already be familiar). His latest record 'The Singer' is a very lovely piece of work, in my humble. It's a little odd in places and won't be for everyone (which is as it should be). But perhaps it's for you. Some of it reminds me of dEUS without the distortion. www.myspace.com/teitur On top of the general recommendation, I've managed to wangle my new band line-up a support slot for his Sheffield show at The Plug on 28 May. We're just about up and running now but not yet gig hardened so getting a few low-key ones under our belt while the mixes for the new record are finalised. It's a Thursday night which means an early start. You'll need to get there by 7:30pm if you want to catch us. Tickets Wherever you are though, if you're within striking distance of one of this guy's shows I reckon you should go along. I've got a good feeling. Love Nx


Currently listening:
The Singer
By Teitur
Release date: 2008-02-19
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009 
Message me if you fancy a show in the centre of Sheffield this Sunday 6th April featuring myself, Dave Woodcock and Little Lost David.

David is launching his new E.P. in a slightly unorthodox venue.

If you're around and want to come, get in touch.

Cheers

Neil
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009 

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Hullo​

Just a note to let you know about​ a coupl​e of shows​ I'm doing​ in Sheff​ield this month​.​

I'm at The Grape​s on Thurs​day 8 Jan with Littl​e Lost David​ and Nat Johns​on.​ Doors are at 8pm, it's £4 in and I'm on at 10pm-ish.

Then on 31 Jan I'm playi​ng The Shake​spear​e with The Liste​ners.​ Again, doors are at 8pm and it's £4 on the door.

Hopef​ully see you soon

Neil x
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