Belfast Girl Single Release April 8th 2022
Delivered with her rich soulful voice, Andrea Magee’s Belfast Girlsingledue out in Arpil 2022,demonstrates her growing confidence and insight, while also honoring herrich heritage.It reveals deeper inner wisdom, resilienceand reverencefor community and home.“This Northern Irish songbird’s touching tunes take you on an intense journey of compassion and soul. With vibrant, velvety vocals and drums thumping like a beating heart, you cannot help but be drawn to her irresistible bluesy grit. Magee’s mesmerizing album tracks showcase her affection for her craft as she leaves her soulful stamp on each. Herunique storytelling oozes with authenticity and leaves you feeling deeply connected.”–Mitch Mosk, Atwood MagazineCapturing Andrea’sspiritis virtuallyimpossible. A gorgeous contradiction—she is exuberant, passionate, vulnerable,and sensitive—butalso tough,tenacious, and compelling. Her exceptionallypersonal bondwithher fans, her home country, and her art,propelsher life and career.She effortlessly travelsbetween country, blues, and pop/rockandkeeps audiences completely captivated at every show. With theadorable nickname “smiler,” it is no wonder Magee’s infectiousmusic lyrically expresses abundantlove and empathy.After six albums with Beat Root Revival, Magee was more than ready to fly solo. Only Love, Her first independent albumshowcases her emotionally honest and thoughtful songwriting,and garneredrave reviews.“Magee has become omnipresent on the Austin scene, teaming with four other Austin women in the band PAACK and taking a lead role in the trad-Irish outfit Ulla. In 2020, she released Only Love, a solo outing that suggests Magee’s brightest future mightbe under her own name.” –Peter Blackstock, Austin American StatesmanBorn in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Magee got an early start,playing in her family band. Thetraditional Irish folk songsinspired her writing style, anchored by an emotional pulse and tribal rhythm. Moving to the United States in 2016 with British music collaborator Ben Jones, they formed powerhouse musical
duo Beat Root Revival. While touring globally with the likes of Jeff Bridges, Brian Wilson, Jonathan Jackson, and Brian Setzer, Andrea’s sound and artistic voice were honed to perfection.Now calling Austin, Texas,home, her solo sound is taking centerstage. Holding tight to her integrity and instincts, Andrea focuses on the natural power of song and true musicianship, leaving you with a soulful footprint and an honest connection to her artistryand storytelling.“Magee has moved through hurdles, changes, and profound life experiences: Feeling the pain of heartbreak and seeing relationships transform and grow, throughout it all she never lost sight of her purpose. It is that unwavering resilience to pull yourself back up every time you fall, that shines through in her inspiring music.”–Mitch Mosk, Atwood Magazine“Andrea Magee’s‘Floating Heart’ is just the kind of music that we need right now, more than ever. Especially in the face of times uncertain, a message of peace in a reminder that everything will be alright in the end is essential. It’s a slow-burning slice of country-blues, accentuated byMagee’swarm, rich vocals as she gorgeously navigates the soulful arrangement.”–Jonathan Frahm, For Folk’s Sake“A potential game-changer: Magee took a guest vocal turn with her beau Dave Scher’s trio at a mid-November party in Austin attended by the Rolling Stones and their associates, and the Stones’ management camp took a shine to Magee.”–Peter Blackstock, Austin American Statesman
