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Joe Doonan - Before You Leave - Acoustic / Folk.
At its core, the upcoming EP from singer-songwriter Joe Doonan is about the emotional fallout that follows when something meaningful between two people comes to an end.
But as Doonan explains, the project reaches far beyond the idea of a relationship simply not working out.
“It’s so much more than something not working out. The EP explores the process, and in many ways the sense of loss and stages of grief we all go through when something meaningful comes to an end.
It’s something that’s not talked about enough when dealing with important relationships coming to an end — no matter the type, how long or short-lived they might be.”
The EP captures a deeply human experience: the sudden absence of someone who once formed part of your everyday life.
“I’ve always struggled with the idea that someone can come along in life, be a part of your every day — sometimes for a short while, sometimes for many years — and then for one reason or another, they’re gone. Just like that. Living an alternate life you may never get to know and, in some cases, becoming a person you may never see again.”
Documenting a journey through love, emotional struggle, and the mental toll of trying to hold things together, the EP reflects the isolation that often follows the end of an important relationship.
Yet despite its themes of grief and uncertainty, the record ultimately arrives at a place of hope — recognising that while the absence someone leaves behind may feel overwhelming, it also creates space for something new, exciting, and the possibility to love more deeply than ever before.
New Release - Before you leave
The EP’s focus track, before you leave, explores the overwhelming feeling of meeting someone who completely catches you off guard in the best possible way.
However, beneath the highs lies the quiet, unavoidable understanding that the connection may not last forever — like a ticking time bomb you can’t escape.
As reality slowly sets in, the track captures the painful inevitability of imagining a life together in some alternate world, before ultimately coming to terms with the need to let each other go.
About Joe Doonan
Joe Doonan is an established singer-songwriter whose music draws on real-life experiences of hope, love, and loss.
Recently, he has collaborated with a number of multi-platinum-selling and Emmy Award-winning songwriters from across the globe, including:
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Paddy Byrne (Tom Grennan, Paloma Faith)
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Rob Wells (Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande)
Doonan has continued to gain recognition for his work, earning a performance slot at Liverpool’s Official Eurovision Festival, Eurofest, and headlining the prestigious:
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The Bedford
Following a series of sell-out headline performances, he completed his debut Australian tour before embarking on his first UK tour in 2025.
Joe Doonan is set to release a series of singles throughout the year, culminating in the release of his upcoming EP.
Joe Doonan – Before You Leave ( Acoustic
Dylan Ivy - Bio
Dylan Ivy is a German-born, Liverpool-raised rock artist whose sound channels the spirit of the greatest guitar-driven music from the past six decades. Defined by crushing rhythm guitars and sharp yet deceptively simple lead work, Ivy’s style blends a progressive edge with a clear throwback to a time when rock bands were focused on making unapologetically rock music—rather than chasing pop-leaning trends.
His catalogue moves comfortably between short, high-impact commercial anthems and emotionally charged, heartfelt ballads, showcasing a dynamic approach that appeals across the heavy-to-soft spectrum. Lyrically, Ivy draws from his clinically diagnosed melancholy, embedding an honest and deeply personal perspective into his songwriting while maintaining a sense of control and refinement in his phrasing.
Ivy’s second single, Hedonism, arrives this Friday (27.02.26), revealing a heavier side to the project. The track also serves as the title piece from his forthcoming debut record, currently expected in late Spring 2026.
With his debut era taking shape, Dylan Ivy is an emerging artist with much more still to come.
Dylan Ivy – The Light Of the Day
Bio - Sefan Olias - Live Now
"LIVE NOW" - A song about fear, hope and the courage to overcome it and really live.
Sometimes we feel trapped - between past and future. Too many thoughts, too many fears and the quiet question: Was that all? "LIVE NOW" tells exactly about these moments. The fears of loneliness, loss, ageing and the voice in us that tells us: Don't wait, start slowly and live now. A reminder that it's never too late to start.
If the song touches you, carries you away and gives you hope then leave me a HEART there, and share your thoughts. Maybe you've already found a way, or you're struggling with something. Let's create a space for courage and support here. Perhaps more than a comment section is created here - perhaps connections will be created.
Stefan Olias – Live Now ( Electro /
