Release Date: October 31st | Pre-Save Here
After an anticipating wait, ‘Fire‘, marks the fourth album from talented country-pop artist Gem O’Reilly – it represents a significant chapter in her life and songwriting journey. The title track, ‘Fire’ captures the feeling of reigniting your strength after a difficult breakup; penned during the pandemic, the song represents the resilience many found during that challenging time. It also represents finding that inner strength in just being happy with yourself, relighting your own spark and personality after you’ve felt like a breakup may have taken that away. The second song, ‘Unknown Beginning’, touches on the thrill and apprehension of diving into a new relationship, inspired by Gem’s current partner. It’s an honest portrayal of the leap of faith that comes with love and this is what makes it so overtly relatable. ‘This Old Guitar’ is a heartfelt homage to her family member, Harry Curran, whose dedication to music inspired Gem from a young age. Closing the album in beautiful fashion ‘Lost in a Storm’, – a raw and introspective track about Gem’s battle with an eating disorder, wrote to inspire those experiencing similar things to be strong and determined. This powerful song serves as a reminder to nurture the inner child and to seek strength amid life’s challenges. Gem O’Reilly, often compared to Taylor Swift, brings her unique Irish country roots to the forefront with this collection. She has already made waves in the country music scene, sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Catfish and the Bottlemen. All recorded live with her bandmates, Charlie Carey playing bass and Noni playing violin, Fire is a heartfelt showcase of her songwriting prowess and personal growth, solidifying her position as an emerging artist to follow closely in the coming years.
Gem O’Reilly is a burgenoning country-pop singer-songwriter distinct for her heartfelt storytelling and infectious melodies that stick in your head for hours on end. Beginning as a teenager participating in the nationwide competition Live and Unsigned, she discovered a knack for crafting solid country-pop melodies that caught the attention of Alex Baker from Kerrang! Radio. Since then, she has continued to grow as a solo artist, sharing the stage with renowned performers like Damian McGinty and Jason Manford. Dubbed “the British Taylor Swift” by a national radio station, Gem O’Reilly’s earnest warmth and strong compositional skills have earned her recognition from The Independent, Manchester Evening News, and notable record labels such as Walled City Records and Syco Music. Be sure to keep up to date with all of her future releases using the links below.
Influences
Taylor Swift, The Corrs, Alannis Morrisette
