Chordblossom Fresh Music From NI (“Diamond…”)
Delighted to be included on the Chordblossom “Fresh Music From NI” playlist for Jan 2024. Loads of acts going places. They’ve included the current single “Diamond and the Missing Son”.
Radio Stradbroke New Music Friday w/ Richard Pierce
Thanks to Richard Pierce for featuring “Break Through The Waves” on New Music Friday on his Radio Stradbroke show. It’s the second track from our new album “Seasons In Exile”. You’ll also find it here on Apple Music.
That Eric Alper 360° : The Best Indie Music
That Eric Alper 360° : The Best Indie Music (22 January, 2024)
We’re very happy to have current single “Diamond and the Missing Son” be included by Mr. Eric Alper on his 360° : The Best Indie Music playlist. Eric is a Canadian music correspondent, blogger, host of @ThatEricAlper on SiriusXM and former director of media relations, at eOne Music Canada.
Next Wave Magazine – “Seasons In Exile” Review (19.01.2024)
“…Well, let me tell you that it shows. We have an amazing album on our hands that should not go unnoticed. Especially for those into rock sounds with an indie twist. It’s brimming with soaring guitars, pounding percussion and sharp hooks.
A high point for me is the song ‘You Are My Wilderness’ with its compelling pounding drums, heartfelt raspy vocals plus an incredible bass line and some great guitar progressions. Pure rock…”
Thanks to Aura Romero for this review of our third album “Seasons In Exile”.
Hot Press – “Diamond and the Missing Son” (Single)
Swinging into force in 2024 with Americana/rock songwriting, Unquiet Nights have today dropped their new album ‘Seasons in Exile’, one of the highlights of which is their new track ‘Diamond and the Missing Son’ which will delight fans of the likes of Rick Springfield and Deep Blue Something. With crystal clear vocals and scratchy guitar, the track will have you nostalgic for a time you never experienced- evoking images of big American cars, blistering hot summers and denim cut offs. Unquiet Nights hope their new single won’t just do well in the digisphere, but that people will buy physical copies: ‘‘We hope it will do millions of streams, but even more we hope some people will still want to buy it!”. And with tracks like ‘Diamond and the Missing Son’ why wouldn’t you?
Belfast Telegraph – Northern Exposure (“Seasons in Exile”)
Comeback kids Unquiet Nights are promising plenty of noise this year.
Loved by Sky Sports and BBC Radio One and lauded by the likes of Hot Press magazine, these Belfast and Italy-based rockers have just released their first new material in nearly two years in the form of single “Diamond And The Missing Son” and the hook-laden gem was worth the wait.
On January 19th, they unveil their third album “Seasons In Exile” and we’ve had an advance listen and can confirm it’s brimming with belters that fans of Genesis and Tom Petty will love. Listen to: “Diamond And The Missing Son”.
Amazing Radio (“Break Through The Waves”) First Play 05.01.2024
Amazing Radio (“Break Through The Waves”) First Play 05.01.2024 Some songs from our third album (Seasons in Exile, 19th Jan) have been getting their first plays on radio in the last couple of days. This one is called “Break Through The Waves” and was debuted on @amazingradiouk two days ago. You can order the whole … Continue reading
Gerry Kelly Show
Major agreement with legendary talk show hosts going on over at @unquietnights Twitter about how musicians are supposed to get exposure at the minute. I wonder if Mr. Kelly preferred interviewing us, or Roger Moore though? (Rhetorical…) #newmusic #interview #single #northernireland
Sunday Life – Northern Stars (“Diamond…”)
“…Returning rockers Unquiet Nights have just released a brand new single that will get your New Year’s Eve party started with a bang…”
Album – “Seasons In Exile”
“Seasons In Exile” is our third studio album, and it’s finally here. The release date is 19th January 2024. We recorded it at Credential Sound, with additional recording at Manor Park Studio. We’re pleased with how it turned out, and excited for you to hear it…
Single – “Diamond and the Missing Son”
“Diamond and the Missing Son” is the first single from our upcoming third album, which is called “Seasons In Exile”. The single will be out on 29th Dec ’23, but you can hear it and pre-order if you like below. We’ve been working on the album for a long time, and are pleased to say it will be out on 19th January 2024.
In The Air Tonight (Sarah Champion)
My Genesis & Phil Collins obsession needs little encouragement. Sarah Champion provoked it this time though.
Studio Update – “Diamond and the Missing Son”
This was the night we finished “Diamond and the Missing Son” (1st Dec, 2022). Seems worth reposting because it’s been out for nearly a year now and has 84,380 Spotify streams as of 12.12.2024. If I had known I would’ve smiled in the photo. Promise.
Eclectic Music Lover (Review) – “In Spite Of It All”
“…Now Unquiet Nights are back with a new single “In Spite of It All“, which they’ve released in conjunction with their third album First Ten (2012-2022). A sort of ‘greatest hits so far’, the album commemorates the ten year anniversary of their debut album 21st Century Redemption Songs, in recognition of their impressive body of work over the past decade….”
Compilation – First Ten (2012-2022)
Today is the 10th anniversary of our first album “21st Century Redemption Songs“. We thought we’d put a bow on our first decade with a collection of singles that have meant a lot on our journey so far. The compilation is called “First Ten” and includes two songs from “21st…”, three from “Postcards in Real … Continue reading
Single – “In Spite of It All”
A new single is here! It’s called “In Spite of It All“ and was something that came out of the many long nights we spent in Credential Sound during the lockdown period that was 2020 & 2021! We’re also putting out a singles collection called “First Ten” in honour of the 10th anniversary of our … Continue reading
2021 – Year in Review
Rest assured that during the pandemic we have been squirreled away recording on plenty of different projects. There will be news about an upcoming single release, which will be part of a compilation to mark the 10 year anniversary of our first album “21st Century Redemption Songs” coming up on Jan 24th. Spotify – 930,416Last.fm … Continue reading
Phil Collins, Bret “Hitman Hart”. Studio Mascots.
Credential Sound isn’t complete without our spiritual guides overseeing recording. My Phil Collins autograph, and my Bret “Hitman” Hart autograph. If you think they aren’t related check out Bret’s last line in the Summerslam 1990 promo.
Hot Press – “Four Winds” (Single)
“…The NI/Italy based band’s first new material of 2019 is a soaring statement of intent. Their darkest offering to date, it tips it’s hat to Dave Gilmour’s famous guitar-work, while telling a tale of a twisted love affair. Bolstered by a stadium-bothering chorus, this number really impresses with repeat plays. Here’s hoping there’s more new material on the way…”
Hot Press “Four Winds” (Online) 14.06.2019
Acclaimed rock band Unquiet Nights unveil their first new material of 2019 today via all digital platforms. A seductive, stadium-ready number that stakes a claim as the soundtrack to the summer, ‘Four Winds’ sees the band’s mainman Luke Mathers’ tell a deliciously dark tale of intense attraction and wrap it around a surging chorus to die for.
Single – “Four Winds”
FOUR WINDS will be on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, 7digital, Bandcamp & Google Play from 14th June 2019
Eclectic Music Lover (Review) – “Four Winds” (12.06.2019)
“…Now they return with “Four Winds“, a superb single that keeps their perfect score of releasing excellent guitar-driven songs fully intact…”
Lennox Lewis
Good to know I share the same movie taste as Lennox Lewis. Always liked him. I remember listening to the Lewis – Tyson fight on the radio at about 4 AM from Memphis with my grandad when I was 16.
BBC Northern Ireland – “Young Believers”
YOUNG BELIEVERS got an airing on BBC Across The Line tonight. The episode is here on the BBC website, and below you can hear journalist Stuart Bailie (NME, etc) making comparison to Pearl Jam which we appreciate. Wasn’t born sounding like Roy Orbison as he notes, as much as I wish I was. Thanks to the BBC & Stuart.
KCLR 96fm Irish Music Show w/ Roddie Cleere (08.04.2018)
Young Believers debuted on Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Show on KCLR 96fm in Kilkenny & Carlow. Roddie was kind enough to have me down to the station to talk for I guess…40 mins or so.
Single – “Young Believers”
YOUNG BELIEVERS is our new single. This was another one we recorded in the same sessions as PROMISE OF YOU, and we hope it finds you well. We recorded it mostly at our own Credential Sound, and then finished it off at Manor Park Studio as we usually do. You will find it on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, 7digital & Google Play, as well as on Bandcamp.
KCLR 96fm – Ceol Anocht (22.03.2018)
Super thanks to Martin Bridgeman for having PROMISE OF YOU on his Ceol Anocht show on KCLR 96fm. It’s just after the 15 minute mark on the Soundcloud widget if you want to hear that. Remember that we’re live on KCLR on Sunday April 8th between 8pm-9pm with Roddie Cleere for the release of “Young Believers”.
Chordblossom Playlist (“Promise of You”)
CHORDBLOSSOM PLAYLIST: Feb 2018 The Chordblossom Playlist on Spotify has been “revitalised with 25 brand, new tracks for your listening pleasure”. Thanks to them for including “Promise of You”.
Sounds of NI – “Emerging Artist”
So the singer of Pay*ola is also the host of the Sounds of NI radio show & podcast. We were naturally elated to hear that for Episode. 109, we were Emerging Artist of the week, and that “Promise of You” was on the show. Being an old school Pay*ola fan I’ll tip “Beautiful People” and “How’d … Continue reading
The Big List: Q&A With: Unquiet Nights
This month we meet Unquiet Nights to hear about their comeback singles and much more.
Single – “Promise of You” (16.02.2018)
PROMISE OF YOU is on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify & Google Play from 16th February 2018. Thanks to Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Show on KCLR 96fm for making it “Song of the Week”, to Hot Press for the review, and to Eclectic Music Lover for the review.
Eclectic Music Lover (Review) – “Promise of You”
“…PROMISE OF YOU is the first single, and it’s a hard-rockin’ beauty! It starts off with a drawn-out electric guitar note, then an explosion of gritty guitars and fuzzy bass rain down, propelled by a crushing drumbeat that really gets the blood pumping. The track grows more intense as dramatic synths and layers of jangly and shredded guitars are added, building to a pulse-pounding crescendo. The instrumentals are phenomenal…”
KCLR 96fm Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Show – Song of the Week (“Promise of You”) 11.02.2018
Thanks to Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Show for making “Promise of You” his Song of the Week on KCLR 96fm for Sunday 11th, February 2018. We’ve scheduled an in-studio interview for 8th April 2018.
Hot Press – “Promise of You” (Single)
“…Inspired by the sweat-drenched clubs that offer a platform to rising bands, the NI/Italy-bred bunch’s comeback track is a robust rocker, which announces their return to action in fine fashion. Driven by pounding dums and a massive chorus, “Promise of You” is an absolutely electric listen….”
RIP Tom Petty (1950-2017)
Tom Petty is one of my biggest influences. I started searching out his cassettes when I was about 6. I remember finding “Into The Great Wide Open” not long after it had come out in the Caroline Music in Portadown, and ended up getting all of his and The Heartbreaker’s albums. Eventually I got to see them front row in Italy in 2012, and met some of his people that day. Mike Campbell gave us his wristband, and burnt his mouth on our liquorice chewing gum during “Don’t Come Around Here No More”. I ended up getting guitar picks from Tom and Scott Thurston, which I used to record in particular the second Unquiet Nights album “Postcards In Real Time”. Even more Heartbreaker-ish about that album is that Tom’s drummer Steve Ferrone is on two tracks on it. I didn’t know that would happen at the time of the Lucca gig, although I was telling Steve’s drum tech Gary from Arizona that day that Steve was also in the band of a friend of mine, which is how he ended up playing on two of our tracks. Also at that gig Mike Campbell was super nice when I chucked him an Unquiet Nights badge which rolled away towards his amp. He tracked it down and thanked me for it anyway, who else would have done that? So yeah, massive Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers fan, and Tom’s departure is a tough one for me. I’ve made my personal top ten of his songs underneath.
England – June 2017 Dates
A couple of solo gigs coming up in England in June. First The Acoustic Couch, Bracknell on Friday June 16th, and then three sets at the Daventry Weekender on Saturday June 17th.
VIDEO – “Don’t Wanna Kill For Religion”
Our video for “Don’t Wanna Kill For Religion” is out today. We recorded it on the roof of The Europa Hotel in Belfast in August 2014. Thanks to Maverick Renegade, Help Musicians UK, Michael Hanvey and The Europa for helping us get it done. The second album “Postcards In Real Time” is here.
Italian Dates 2016 – Treviso & Torino
During March we’ve got some Italian dates coming up. On Friday 11th we’ll be in Treviso (Montebelluna), and on St. Patrick’s day which falls on Thursday 17th this year, we’ll be in Torino. Here are the details…
Roadie TV – Live Session
The live series for Roadie TV is finished now, so you can see the three songs from their channel below. It was a pleasure to record these with them.
Postcards In Real Time (2nd Album) Out Now
Our second album “Postcards In Real Time” is out today!
It includes “Love Leave Your Mark on Me” and “George Best City” which have been big parts of our story so far.
You can get 3 different formats, which are…
Beyond the Realms of Death (Les Binks)
The second album “Postcards in Real Time”, which is coming out tomorrow, includes the track “George Best City”. Watching its video here is the legendary Judas Priest “Stained Class” era drummer Les Binks. For years metal forums have been pondering where he can be found.
KCLR 96fm – Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Show (Featured Album) 29.11.2015
Tonight’s episode of Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Show has “Postcards In Real Time” as the Featured Album for Sunday, 29th December 2015. We love Roddie, and thank him very much.
Justin Wayne Show – Interview (24.11.2015)
Here’s an interview Justin Wayne and Claire Rozario did with us about the release of our second album “Postcards in Real Time” from Ep. 313 of the Justin Wayne Show from 24th November 2015.
BBC 6 Music – Tom Robinson’s Introducing Mixtape (“George Best City”)
Something fantastic. “GEORGE BEST CITY” is on Tom Robinson’s BBC 6 Music Introducing Mixtape. Tom has supported us since early on, having “Someone’s Love on Drugs” on his show in Oct 2012.
Thanks very kindly to him, the true supporter of new music that he is.
Another win for #TeamEssentialCredential.
Hot Press – “Love Leave Your Mark on Me”
“…Born in Belfast but bred in Italy, Unquiet Nights take a huge step forward with their new single. Sounding assured and stately, the song is swathed in atmospheric synths as singer/guitarist Luke Mathers delivers one of his most impassioned performances to date. Conjuring up a sound that’s like the Gin Blossoms jamming with the Jesus and Mary Chain, it’s an anthemic offering from the three-piece…”
The Big List – “Love Leave Your Mark On Me”
This month we meet Luke Mathers from Northern Ireland born and now Italy-based rockers Unquiet Nights to hear about his band’s just released new single “Love Leave Your Mark On Me”, their impending second album, his experiences being a TV star on the continent and much more.
Calciomercato – Sky Sport 1 HD (21.07.2015)
Tomorrow night on SKY SPORT 1 HD (ITALIA) @ 23:00 we’re going to be on Calciomercato w/ Alessandro Bonan e Gianluca Di Marzio. The Federico Buffa Racconta: George Best documentary has been broadcast about 145 times on different SKY channels since February 7th, featuring the Unquiet Nights song “George Best City” in the last scene & credits. The response has been amazing towards us since the episode began airing, and we’re very grateful to SKY for giving us the opportunity to go on and explain ourselves now.
Roxy Bar, Bologna. (3rd May, 2015)
Roxy Bar w/ Red Ronnie
Centro Gross, Bologna, Italy
Sunday 3rd May, 2015
Apr 2015 – Blackstar Amps, Manor Park Studios, Der ungezähmte Fußballer…
April was another busy month, to go with 2015 in general. There were some recording sessions in Northern Ireland, then back to Italy. An amp endorsement, German literature, new interviews and some upcoming things that’ll happen during May. So, to recap in roughly chronological order….
Blackstar Amplifiers
BLACKSTAR AMPS are now endorsing us with their fine amplifiers. Below you can see my new HT Stage 60 rig which will be with me on stage for the foreseeable. I have already been using the HT-Dual pedal for two years and love it.
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