Sean Deegan: News

NEW SINGLE " WAS I WRONG NOW" OUT ON 8 SEP 2008



The inspirational singer songwriter Sean Deegan returns from a sabbatical with an incredible upbeat 60's esq single called " Was I wrong now ?". The single marks a departure from his previous more acoustic material and features an upbeat, rich, poppy, catchy, melodic and retro sound with the best guitar solo we have heard in years. The single also features an amazing new ballad called " Do you fear the darkness" and a brave and bold cover of the John Lennon classic " Imagine".

"It only took a moment" from our CD "The Roads You Take" has reached the prestigious number 1 slot in the ILR World Independent Charts..

Below is the current top 10:

The Australian Indie Radio Charts
Week Ending 25/2/2008
WORLD INDEPENDENT


1. It only took a moment - Sean Deegan
2. What Intangible - Melissa Kate
3. black bones - amy sawers
4. Keskare Floats - Cliff Paris
5. The feeling - Emporium
6. The Circle - The Side
7. Can You Ever Go Home Again - Legend Heart
8. Americas Home Town - Shasta
9. pouring rain - katie garibaldi
10. Stereocell artist liner - STEREOCELL

Just a little advanced notice that "Was I wrong now?" is being released as a single in 2008 along with one or two other new gems... more details soon !! You can hear "Was I Wrong Now?" by clicking the songs and Info section... Enjoy !!

A special thanks to top Fan Marcus Berry for setting up a Band Page on BEBO in my name !! In appreciation of your loyal support, you will be the proud recipient of the first copy of the new single featuring "Was I wrong now?" coming out in 2008. Thanks Marcus.
Check out the BEBO page -> http://www.bebo.com/deeganmusic

For all you NME loyal readers, have a look out in next weeks issue for our little ad..... How exiting to appear in such a world famous music publication.. (Thanks Dale .x.)

For the second year running, we have achieved semi final placement in this prestigous competition. From almost 5000 entries 10 of our songs were recognised as semi finalists, an achievment we're really proud of.....

The wonderful Mr John Govier from BBC Radio Devon has booked us to appear on his show, playing two live songs and featuring one from the new album. We'll be heading down to Plymouth on 31st August to appear on his late show (starts at 10pm) we can't wait... How exciting is that ?????? Don't forget to tune in on the night, if you're not in Devon then you can tune in over the web, just go to bbc.co.uk/devon and follow the links through to John Govier.

Well, it's here folks, the release of our debut album 'The Roads You Take'... With grateful thanks to Dale Olivier for helping us to get this far, and we are looking forward with exitement to the future, believing in ourselves and our dreams - always....
It's available right now through Matchbox Recordings, Solo Music Barnstaple, CD Baby, Nightcafe, Apple iTunes and many many more.... With Christmas just around the corner (well a few months away, it'll go quick though!) why not get ahead with your shopping and order some for your family and friends....

Thanks to all those who have purchased a copy of the new CD from Solo Music, Barnstaple. The store has been "re-stocked" and is ready to rock and roll!!!!

Do You Fear The Darkness? our latest creation, which has just been uploaded to Broadjam, has gone straight to No 1 in the Pop Classic Charts...... You can listen to the song by popping into our music section and having a listen for yourself... Your comments would as always be gratefully received..

Music Junkie Radio a cool Internet Radio station broadcast through the worlds largest Internet Radio network Live 365 will be airing " Find my way" by Sean Deegan and " Ginny" from French Possession. Head of music Teresa said " They both sound great". Another cool folky Internet Radio station called " Fiddles and frets " will also be playing Sean Deegan. Watch this space for more.

WGAD.net based in Rochester, New York State, USA have now added the ever increasing list of stations playing music from the new album.. Check it out to hear "Give Me The News", "Find My Way" and "My Reason".

Featuring on this Irish site are "Find My Way", "My Reason" and "Give Me The News" another site featuring Indie Artists, well worth a look....

The BEST new music station Matchbox Radio 24 now have "Find My Way", "My Reason" and "Ease The Pain" on high rotation. Pop over and have a listen. You can vote for the songs also and help get them to number 1 !!!

Calling all local residents of North Devon. If you just can't wait for your own copy of the new album, pop down to Solo Music record store, Barnstaple and pick up your shiny new copy .. (While stocks last of course!!)

Oh how cool is this.... 3 Tunes from the 'The Roads You Take' album are now playing on Matchbox Radio 24, all day every day. Go have a listen, this is a cracking professional internet radio station, there are so many good indie bands and artists playing (aside from me self of course!) - It's well worth a listen. (Whilst there listen out for our catchy jingle, it's a must hear!!)

Well I have to say this piano has earnt it's keep already. We have just uploaded a new song into the 'Songs & Info' bit and also onto Sharon's myspace page, it's called 'Do You Fear The Darkness?' It's a lovely haunting tune, capturing those moments when darkness falls and your conscience begins to awaken.. Anyway won't tell you too much, go have a listen... Hope you like it as much as we do ........

Hipppety hoppety christmas came early... The lovely man from Parceline delivered our new piano today, it's all new and shiny and plays lots of lovely sounds and stuff. New tunes that have been hopping around dying to escape now have a lovely new piano to release themselves onto....

Songs from 'The Roads You Take' are going to be featured on the Matchbox Radio 24 station, listen out for our fantastic jingle!! There is a link below for you to log on and have a listen, it's a great station playing all sorts of Indie artists, 'all day, everday!'

http://www.matchboxrecordings.co.uk/radio/how_to_listen.htm