“Young Believers” passes 100,000 on Spotify
YOUNG BELIEVERS has passed 100,000 streams on Spotify some time today, becoming our fourth song to pass that mark after “George Best City”, “Four Winds” and “Diamond and the Missing Son”. We’re really happy that “Young Believers” has been taken to heart by a lot of you. It wasn’t on an album when we stuck it out on April 8th, 2018, but would later be on the First Ten (2012-2022) Compilation.
Spotify Wrapped 2024 – 101,337 Listeners
Celebrate the milestones, right? We wanted our third album “Seasons In Exile” to be heard by a lot of people. Our Spotify For Artists stats are showing 101,337 Listeners for the year 2024. Unfortunately the way that Wrapped works it captured a different period, showing 92k on their graphic, but nonetheless we’re really happy as it was a strong year for us. Thanks to you all for listening, telling people about the release and adding us to your playlists!…
Spotify 20,200 monthly listeners
Just wanna thank everyone who have been adding us to their Spotify playlists recently. Our third album “Seasons In Exile” has been doing great on there so far. Thanks so much!
Total Rock – Skid’s House of Loud (“This Is My Oxygen”)
Today on Total Rock, we were excited to hear “This Is My Oxygen” on Skid’s House of Loud. Thank you to Mr. Skid. You’ll find “This Is My Oxygen” on our third album “Seasons In Exile” here. We thank him also for playing “Diamond and the Missing Son” back in May.
Chordblossom – Track by Track
“…Unquiet Nights have been around longer than us which is saying something. Their debut album 21st Century Redemption Songs appeared a month before Chordblossom debuted back in 2012.
Fast forward twelve years to the present day and they are back with their third full length record, Seasons In Exile. It was recorded at Credential Sound, with additional recording at Manor Park Studio before being mixed & mastered by Neal Calderwood.
Luke Mathers took some time out of his busy schedule to give us a run through of each track on the record…”
Great Music Stories – Unquiet Nights (New Horizons Interview Special) 25.03.2024
Here’s our New Horizons interview with Guy B of Great Music Stories.
Sweet Sunday Sounds (Valley 89.5 FM) Isaac Banks (24.03.2024)
Canberra Australia, last night. Or….morning for them. Anyway, thanks to Issac Banks & @sweet_sunday_sounds on Valley FM 89.5!
Record World International – “Diamond and the Missing Son”
“…What makes the track so quintessentially Unquiet Nights is that they’re a group everybody claims to get but nobody can seem to pin down.…”
Cashbox Canada
“…A track like “Diamond and the Missing Son” forges an instant impression with indelible hooks, muscular drumming and full-bodied guitar…..”
Canadian Beats – “Diamond and the Missing Son” (23.02.2024)
Canadian Beats – “Diamond and the Missing Son” (23rd February, 2024)
Thanks to Canadian Beats for featuring our new single “Diamond and the Missing Son” today. It’s from our third album “Seasons In Exile”.
“…the album furthers the reputation for faith-restoring rock they’ve enjoyed with tastemakers and fans alike….” – @canadianbeats
Great Music Stories – “The song that won’t go away“ (19.02.2024)
Thanks to Guy B, and the listeners of Great Music Stories. (We always set out to record songs that wouldn’t go away)
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
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….”
Hot Press “Four Winds” (Online)
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
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.
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.
The Big List: Q&A With: Unquiet Nights
This month we meet Unquiet Nights to hear about their comeback singles and much more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
George Best: Der ungezähmte Fußballer
There is a book that’s just been published called “George Best: Der ungezähmte Fußballer”, or “The Untamed Footballer”. It’s by the German Sportsbook of the Year winning author Dietrich Schulze-Marmeling, published by Verlag Die Werkstatt.
Because of events that happened around the release of our “George Best City” song, Dietrich interviewed me while researching the book.
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…
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…?
Lurgan Mail – Band’s George Best singe goes global
“…A B-side from local “Italian” band Unquiet Nights has been getting plenty of publicity due to it’s reference to a Northern Irish icon…”
Lisa Fischer
Fun twitter exchange about screaming goats with the mighty Lisa Fischer of The Rolling Stones. Her vocal solo on the No Security live album has been maybe my favourite of all time since I was learning to play off that album as a teenager. Screenshotted for posterity.
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.
Lurgan Mail – Band on European tour
“…Unquiet Nights will embark on a European tour at the end of this month including some of the best clubs in Bratislava, Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck…”
Mar 2013 | RTE 2XM & Dublin City FM Interviews, Fresh Faves & more news.
So we’ve got the RTÉ 2XM and Dublin City FM interviews from last month’s Irish tour for you to hear now, as well as further recognition from Tom Robinson over on 6 Music. Also, keep reading and you’ll find out a bit more about the forthcoming second album, some other written interviews and other things that … Continue reading
Sep 2012 | Radio Popolare, U105 & Nos Gusta la Música
It’s time for the September update, and you’ll remember that in the last blog I promised another radio breakthrough, this time of the Italian variety. We’ve got that, as well as another of the main Northern Irish stations. Also our first known appearance on a Spanish language website and a few more things. Let’s get … Continue reading
Aug 2012 | The Big List, Hotpress & more.
Hello all. Here’s a recap of what happened during August. I know I said in the last blog that I’d have another big radio network play to report. It didn’t fall in time for this month’s deadline, but check our facebook at the end of next week and it’ll be there – promise. We had lots … Continue reading
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
Lurgan Mail – Big Waves from Unquiet Nights
“…It’s no surprise that since the release of “21st Century Redemption Songs” the band have been getting airplay on Radio One and clocking up thousands of hits on Soundcloud and other internet listening posts…”
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.
Lurgan Mail – Unquiet Nights for Luke
“…Although their roots are in Lurgan, Unquiet Nights have a cosmopolitan feel about them…”
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