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.
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…
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…”
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
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.
SKY ITALIA – Buffa Racconta: George Best
SKY ITALIA – Buffa Racconta: George Best
The documentary on the life of George Best by Sky Italia called “Federico Buffa Racconta Storie di Campioni” includes our song “GEORGE BEST CITY” over the final scene. Forza Andiamo!
It’s repeated about 40 times during February on various SKY channels. Full listing below…
MUSIC VIDEO: “George Best City”
Here’s the music video for GEORGE BEST CITY, which will be on our second album and is the B-side to “Constellations of She”. “George Best City” got it’s first play on BBC Northern Ireland The Late Show w/ Cherrie McIllwaine on 21st January, then we were delighted to see that the official George Best facebook page shared it on January 26th.
SKY SPORTS 1 Italia – Storie di Campioni: George Best.
Last night there was a documentary on SKY SPORTS 1 Italia about George Best by the journalist Federico Buffa called Storie di Campioni George Best. You’ll find the Unquiet Nights song “George Best City” (released last week) as the music over the last scene.
I…. didn’t expect this to happen, but no doubt I have the official George Best page to thank for sharing the song last week. I’m guessing a lot of people probably saw this…?
George Best Facebook Official Page
Thanks to the official George Best facebook page for sharing our song “George Best City”. It’s the B-Side to our new single and was played by Cherrie McIlwaine on the BBC Late Show this past Wednesday 21st Jan.
Full link: facebook.com/GeorgeBest/posts/10152609122406497
Thanks to Steve P for making this happen, and to Cherrie for giving “George Best City” first play.
Massey Hall, Toronto. (17.10.2014)
Had to have a walk down to see where Neil Young recorded “LIVE AT MASSEY HALL” in 1971. Tonight I’m in The Hideout on 484 Queen St W. Going to try a bunch of new songs.
Niagara Falls, Ontario. (14.10.2014)
Arrived in Canada for Toronto Indie Week 2014. Today we were at Niagara falls. On Friday the gig is at The Hideout in Toronto, then on Saturday at The Rivoli. See you there.
Steve Ferrone on 2 Songs
Big news! We’ve been able to get Steve Ferrone to play on two songs from our forthcoming second album “Postcards in Real Time”, which is due out at the end of 2015. Steve obviously has a gazillion credits, but a huge one to me is about 22 years in Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Special thanks to Steve, and to our friend Eric for making this happen.
O’Neill Surfboards
It’s great to see that O’Neill Surfboards are using “Shoulda Said Something” for their Coldwater Classic 2012 Day 5 Best Action video, and “We Were The Ones” for their Coldwater Classic 2012 Jim Phillips video.
BBC 6 Music Introducing w/ Tom Robinson (“Someone’s Love on Drugs”)
Special thanks to Tom Robinson & his BBC 6 Music Introducing team. Tom has included “Someone’s Love on Drugs” from our first album “21st Century Redemption Songs” on his BBC 6 Music Introducing Mixtape for 8th October 2012.
Hot Press – “21st Century…”
“…Those generous souls Unquiet Nights have decided to treat you all by making four tracks from their ace album “21st Century Redemption Songs” free to download via unquietnights.com. So, if you haven’t had a chance to check out this promising rock ‘n’ roll band, now’s your chance. The trio, who are based in N.I. and Italy, have been receiving a bit of airplay from RTE 2fm, and if you’re a fan of The Charlatans, Tom Petty and rock songs with classic choruses then you should have a listen…”
Jun 2012 | RTÉ 2fm, Louder Than War & Beatwolf
What an Italian-Irish month June has been. I say so because as I was watching Rep. Ireland v. Italy in Euro 2012 last week here in my adopted country, and listening to the intense screaming as they beat us this time, it was only a couple of days later that I heard the altogether more glorious sound of RTÉ playing Unquiet Nights for the first time. … Continue reading
May 2012 | Transmission & Jefferson Was Right (video)
So we started May by doing some drum tracks for new material that’ll feature on the next release, which is still some time away obviously, but we’ll keep you up to date on the process. This was back home in Northern Ireland and in a more isolated house than where we recorded most of the first album, so we were able to thump around long into the night … Continue reading
Ciclismo Passione (feat. “Burning The Tracks”)
The cycling film Ciclismo Passione by Davide Petucco features “Burning The Tracks” from our first album “21st Century Redemption Songs” in it’s sound track. Grazie amici.
Apr 2012 | BBC Radio 1, Radio Ulster, Klangstation, Melomania
Thrilled to report that BBC Radio 1 is now on the list of stations to have supported the first album, making that 3 national UK stations on board, with Absolute Radio & Amazing Radio playing us already. It was always part of the plan to do well on radio, so it feels great to be picking up some of the important stations so early … Continue reading
Justin Wayne Show – Album Omnibus (“21st Century Redemption Songs”)
Here’s an interview Justin Wayne did with us about our first album “21st Century Redemption Songs” on his The Justin Wayne Show.
Allisports – Sage Kotsenburg Setup (feat. “If I Could & You Ever Would”) 22.12.2011
Check out this Sage Kotsenburg Setup video by Allisports, which features “If I Could & You Ever Would” from our first album “21st Century Redemption Songs”.
Allisports – Breck Snowboard Semis (feat. “Shoulda Said Something”) 16.12.2011
Shaun White, Iouri Podladtchikov, Kazuhiro Kokubo – Breck Snowboard Superpipe Semifinal Highlights
Here’s a video highlights package from the Winter Dew Tour stop in Breckenridge featuring “Shoulda Said Something”. It’s an earlier version than the one which will be on our first album “21st Century Redemption Songs”.
Music Now Magazine
Music Now Magazine (Interview)1st October, 2011. ISBN 9781466366176
Allisports – Louie Vito My Five (feat. Unquiet Nights)
Here’s a video from Allisports called My Five: Louie Vito where they ask Louie 5 questions unsurprisingly, and the video also features “We Were The Ones” from our first album “21st Century Redemption Songs”.
Surfline TV – Leif Engstrom’s 540 (feat. “Shoulda Said Something”)
Really happy to see “Shoulda Said Something” being used to sound track Leif Engstrom’s 540 for Surfline TV. Hoping to hear it used more. It’s the first mix of the song, and we’re working on a different version for the first album, but great for this version to get some exposure. It’s been viewed over 50,000 times on their website already.
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