Behind the music - Sinéad Harnett

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London-born R&B singer Sinéad Harnett and guests play The Academy, Dublin on 19 October. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

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Sinéad emerged onto the music scene through university talent shows and has collaborated with producers like Disclosure and Kaytranada.

She has released three albums, Lessons in Love, Ready Is Always Too Late, and Boundaries.

Tell us three things about yourself . . .

I love roast potatoes. I have OCD overthinking. And I'm really worried about what we’re doing to the Earth.

How would you describe your music?

Deep, emotional, autobiographical, and true to the time of my life in which it was written.

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Who are your musical inspirations?

Donny Hathaway, James Blake, Amy Winehouse, Frank Ocean, early Coldplay.

What was the first gig you ever went to?

Christina Aguilera.

What was the first record you ever bought?

Aaliyah’s self-titled album.

What’s your favourite song right now?

Omar Apollo - Ice Slippin’.

Favourite lyric of all time?

"I know that living with you, baby, was sometimes hard, but I’m willing to give it another try." from Nothing Compares 2 U sung by Prince and Sinéad O’Connor.

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Kendrick Lamar - Money Trees.

Where can people find your music/more information?

They can follow me and my music on Instagram! @sineadharnett.

Alan Corr

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