United Kingdom artist, Joe Doonan’s single, On My Mind, is a stunning piece of music that showcases the beautiful balance between emotional fragility and energy. The vocals are simply stunning, capturing the essence of oneness, while the layered vocals soar to new heights, building a powerful energy throughout the song. The instrumental is equally impressive, with crisp acoustic guitar providing a beautiful ambience that perfectly complements the vocals.
Joe Doonan is the mastermind behind this piece of musical excellence, handling the guitar, foot pedal and vocals as a solo artist. Influenced by the likes of Foy Vance, Runrig, Fleetwood Mac, Passenger, and Springsteen, Joe’s music is a testament to his versatility and musical prowess.
For those of you who love a good story, Joe Doonan has a few amusing happenings that would surely interest you. From being asked to perform at a nudist wedding (which he politely declined) to accidentally stepping into a pond during a slightly intoxicated moment at a house party, Joe is known as the king of bad luck. But in all seriousness, his music is what truly shines and speaks for itself.
The single, On My Mind, was recorded by Dominic Bennison at Medicine Room Studios in Leeds, with drums recorded at The Nave, Leeds by Dominic Bennison and Andy Hawkins. The single was co-written with close friend and fellow songwriter Patrick Connolly and is one of four upcoming singles set to be released throughout 2023.
The song itself is inspired by a true story and is about a family member talking to their late childhood friend. It is a beautiful tribute to the friend who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly and expresses the longing and hope that the friend was able to achieve everything in life before it was cut short.
Joe Doonan is a singer-songwriter from Leeds, West Yorkshire, who has built a reputation for his ability to connect with people through his honest, emotive lyrics and memorable melodies. His music is a reflection of his influences, which include Foy Vance, Passenger, and Springsteen, and tells real-life stories of hope, loss and love.
‘On My Mind’ is a stunning piece of music that showcases Joe Doonan’s musical prowess. With its beautiful balance between emotional fragility and energy, it’s a song that will stay with you long after the final notes have faded away. So be sure to check it out and keep an eye out for the other three upcoming singles set to be released this year.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.