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“Luán Parle is quite simply one of the most exciting singers to emerge from Ireland, or any other country for that matter,” The Evening Herald
From the opening bars of her latest single Why Baby Why, it’s obvious that Luán Parle is ready for her close up
She’s come a long way since performing her own composition on The Late Late Toy Show aged 10; nabbing her first record deal at 12 (two wise parents insisting their little girl finish school first though); picking up a Meteor Best Irish Female Artist award in 2007 just as her debut album, Free, stormed up the Irish charts; hitting the Top 10 with her fittingly haunting single, Ghost, one of the biggest selling single by an Irish artist in 2008 and picking up Taltler Music Women of the Year.
Along the way, Parle has taken the rough with the smooth, the major label mishandling along with the ever-growing fanbase and the burgeoning critical acclaim.
Through it all, Luán has been honing her craft, becoming one of the finest live acts around – when, that is, she isn’t buried in a studio in LA, or London, or her native Wicklow, working alongside such music legends as Chris Kimsey (The Rolling Stones, INXS), and Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crowe, Michael Jackson).
Yep, Luán Parle knows what she wants, and she now knows how to get it. You can almost taste that devilish drive and the steely determination in her new album, The Full Circle, as this 27-year old singer/songwriter steps off the ropes to deliver that sucker punch.
With The Full Circle, Luán is finally grabbing the wheel, taking control not only of the record’s release (releasing it through her own label LPR Records), but also it’s production, working alongside Gavin Ralston and the legendary Bill Bottrell..
Why Baby Why holds a very special place in Luán’s heart, being the first song she and Bill wrote and recorded during a 9-month session back in 2006, in California’s Mendocino. The hope is that, as the dust settles on an old contract, those earlier recordings will now surface in full. One major fan of that earlier session was the late Michael Jackson, who, just before his untimely death, had planned on recording his own version of Why Baby Why.
Other collaborations include Niall Breslin (The Blizzards) and Hal Lindes (Dire Straits). Helping pull it all together was the great Gavin Ralston, Luan’s longtime collaborator.
Like all great artists, Luán Parle defies categorisation. Let’s just say, she’s got soul. Her music manages to encompass Aretha, Ray, Cash, Waits, Erykah, and whatever you’re having yourself, and yet still sound unique. Maybe it’s all down to that Irish heartbeat.
Is it possible to be a music veteran at 27? Well, if you’re Luán Parle, it is. Let’s not forget, this journey began 20 years ago, when Luan entered her first talent contest. That wide-eyed little 7-year old girl knew then that music was going to be her everything. She was right. And she’s now got the hit records and the sell-out shows to prove it.
And as much as that journey has all been leading to The Full Circle, Luán Parle also knows that she is in this for the long haul. You can hear it in her music. It’s timeless. It’s heartfelt. And it’s going to leave you reeling…
Some Press Quotes:
“This wonderful Singer / Songwriter seems to have her eye on the UK and US Markets.”
(The Irish Daily Mail)
“There are (prudent) bets that this hotly tipped Irish Singer Songwriter will break into the big wide world!”
(The Irish Times)
“Parle’s brand of music is both engaging and commercial. One can imagine Shania Twain having a major hit with her songs”
(Irish Independent)
“Luán Parle is quite simply one of the most exciting singers to emerge from Ireland, or any other country for that matter! She is a superb song smith as well”
(Evening Herald)
“Luán Parle combines a glossy blend of contemporary / alt. Country, Folk, Pop & Rock. With her stunning looks, wonderful stage presence and obvious talent Parle could well be the next big star”
(Hot Press Magazine)
“Luán Parle looks set for world stardom!”
(The Sunday World)
“Parle is a major force to be reckoned with. Watch this space.”
(In Dublin Magazine)