NAOISE ROO

Having underscored her status as one of Ireland’s most singular songwriting voices on her acclaimed debut album, Lilith, Naoise Roo returns with her highly-anticipated second album,Emotionally Magnificent, on 27th October.

Equally enthralling and exploratory - at turns personal and brimming with pathos - the eleven songs that make up the Dublin-raised artist’s full-length return delve deep into themes surrounding depression, the challenges of the music industry and the oppressive stereotypes that burden women experiencing mental illness. Staring down reality with rare, forward-pushing power, it doubles as a new invitation to get on board with a vocalist and songwriter at her all-time most vital.

For the album, the Belfast-based artist once again conspired with well-respected collaborators who have helped to define the sheer immersion of her sublime and shapeshifting sound to date. Produced by Liam Mulvaney (Girl Band, The Radio, Fionn Regan) with Jamie Hyland assisting (Gilla Band, Mhaol), Emotionally Magnificent features Daniel Fox (Gilla Band) on bass and guitar, Rian Trench (Solar Bears) on drums and synths and Karl Tobin on guitar. Paired with the sorcerous groundswell of Naoise Roo’s voice - which sits firmly centre-stage - highlights such as ‘Whoever,’ ‘Razor Sharp Shirt’ and ‘Nobody Can Make Me Do What I Don’t Want To’ are as carefully-crafted as they are exquisitely candid.