In The Spotlight

Ryan Mack – “Good Life”

Hailing from County Kildare and born as Ryan McLoughin, this Irish singer and songwriter was introduced to music by his musician dad, who used to play in pubs. He studied songwriting at the BIMM Institute in Dublin. Hearing Louis Walsh on the radio announcing auditions for a new boy band, he decided to try out and became a member of chart toppers Home Town. They disbanded in 2016. Inspired by Joni Mitchell, Counting Crows and Nirvana, he released his solo debut “Sofa” in 2018.

Reminding listeners to embrace and celebrate the simple pleasures in life and relativize the daily grind that depresses us each day, his new single is brimming with cheerful sonic sunshine. With an electronic rhythm and computer game-like sounds laying down a lively scintillation, it’s the upbeat, sun-drenched chorus that adds an infectious joy to the tune. And with his lighthearted and jaunty vocals making you want to whistle along, this is a radiant summertime bop.

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In The Spotlight

Ryan Mack – “I Should Have Stayed At Home”

Grown up in Newbridge, County Kildare, this Irish singer and songwriter studied songwriting at the BIMM Institute in Dublin. He went on to audition for renowned manager Louis Walsh, which earned him a place in the then newly-formed boy band HomeTown. After the band disbanded in 2016, he embarked on a solo career. Inspired by Counting Crows and Joni Mitchell, he debuted with “Sofa” in 2018.

Lyrically catching the moment when you have outgrown the wild, carefree parties of your youth, his new single navigates the changes which growing up inevitably bring with it. Starting slow with some bass plucks and his storytelling vocals, the track comes alive in the bouncy chorus. With a sunlit vibe from the added rhythm and fresh keys, this catchy tune is worth staying at home for.

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