Rising Irish Star EMMO Returns With Joyful Track ‘Make You Mine

By Chris Thompson (PureMzine)

Fresh from appearing on the first episode of BBC1’s new Saturday night music show, ‘I Can See Your Voice’ and following up the success of his debut single ‘Still’ in 2020, rising Irish star EMMO (pronounced EM-MO) returns in 2021 with the joyful follow-up ‘Make You Mine’, dropping on April 16, 2021.

Channelling the raw emotions that come with re-discovering love, ‘Make You Mine’ is an energetic, soulful and poignant ode to young romance. Recorded during lockdown, the single captures the slick production of an artist with ambition that retains the singer songwriter essence of EMMO’s roots. As a songwriter, EMMO draws from a diverse range of influences, however, it is the unique timbre of his voice that draws you in and leaves you wanting more.

Read HERE how EMMO found himself on the opening episode of the new BBC prime-time show ‘I Can See Your Voice’, aired on Saturday April 10th, 2021, with Patrick McGuinness, Jimmy Carr and Amanda Holden.

Of the single, EMMO says:

“I wrote the song after I met someone that, surprisingly, reignited the rush of emotions one gets when they feel love for someone for the first time after a breakup, when I was convinced I wouldn’t feel it ever again. It captures the impulsivity and excitement you feel from a first love but also the wariness and apprehension you have from being ‘burnt’ before by an old love.”

In October 2019, EMMO was invited to perform at The German Songwriter Awards in Berlin as the judges’ wild card entry. His song ‘Little Bird’ received critical acclaim from a panel of industry judges, including Universal Music & Sony Music, making it through to the semi-finals. As a result, EMMO was chosen as an Official Artist and Brand Ambassador for Ovation Guitars.

Written and recorded at home, ‘Make You Mine’ was produced & mixed by Gary “GKaye” Keane and mastered by Simon Francis. ‘Make You Mine’ is out on April 16, 2021.

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Emmo Releases Debut Single

Up and coming Cork artist, Emmo releases his debut Single ‘Still’ on Friday 17th April. The single ‘Still’ channels the raw spirit and energy of a love that is resolute and remains ignited despite the trials and tribulations of time.

Of the single, Emmo says, “The same exhausted tropes are always in love songs – be it new, lost, unrequited love etc. But what about love that is resolute? My aim was to credit the actuality of persistent and unfaltering love between couples who have been together for a long time despite the odds. Funnily enough, the song started as a slow-moving piece but became this anthem-like ballad after my guitar was knocked into a strange tuning from being loose in the back of my car. After some experimenting, the lyrics sprang to life with the new energetic sound from the accidental tuning.“

Recorded in Camden Studios, Dublin, produced by Cian Boylan and mixed by Conor Brady with Darren Beckett on drums, Dave Redmond on double bass, Kealan Kenny on lap steel guitar and mastered by Ruadhrí Cushnan. Emmo’s raw vocals & undeniably catchy hooks speak for themselves. Furthermore, Emmo snuck his friends and family onto the track, listen carefully and you might just pick them out at the chorus!