Lisa Hannigan

Lisa Margaret Hannigan (born 12 February 1981) is an Irish singer,
songwriter, and musician. For several years she was a member of Damien Rice's
band before beginning her solo career in 2008. To date she has released two
albums: Sea Sew (2008) and Passenger (2011). Hannigan has been the recipient
of various award nominations and critical praise both in Ireland and ... read more

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Absolute Radio's Simon Mundie talks to Lisa Hannigan on the red carpet at the Mercury Prize 2009.They talk about her...
→ Posted 9 September 2009 1.28am — Comment on this

Choice Music Prize 2012 shortlist

And So I Watch You From Afar – Gangs BellX1 – Bloodless Coup Cashier No.9 – To The Death of Fun Lisa Hannigan – Passenger The Japanese Popstars &#...
Posted 11 January 3.22pm — Comment on this

The Choice Music Prize is announced today….

Ever since I saw Lisa Hannigan perform ‘O Sleep’ with John Smith’s wonderful backing vocals, it’s been in my brain repeating itself over and over ...
Posted 11 January 10.19am — Comment on this

Chieftains team up with Bon Iver and the Decemberists

Kings of Irish trad-folk celebrate 50th anniversary by recording album with indie artistsThe Chieftains will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an album of collaborati...
Posted 22 November 2011 11.59am — Comment on this

What's going on Friday? (CMJ)

Active Child @ Bowery Ballroom in Sept (more by Amanda Hatfield) today in NYC * Jonathan Richman @ The Bell House * Lisa Hannigan, Gavin Glass @ Hiro Ballroom * The Jayha...
Posted 21 October 2011 9.49pm — Comment on this

Lisa Hannigan - Passenger

Damien Rice's old mate takes control of the wheel for second solo outing....
Posted 11 October 2011 1.00pm — Comment on this

Lisa Hannigan: Passenger – review

(Hoop)Hannigan's honeyed voice electrified Damien Rice's affecting 2002 album O, but it was when their professional and romantic relationship ended that her solo career b...
Posted 9 October 2011 12.05am — Comment on this

Listen to new albums from Twin Sister, Modeselektor, Wilco, CANT, Lisa Hannigan, Apparat

The best of new album streams in A-Z form. Plenty more in the Album Streams category.Ane Brun – It All Starts With OneApparat – The Devil’s WalkCANT ...
Posted 19 September 2011 3.26pm — Comment on this

Lisa Hannigan going on Tour, playing 2 NYC Dates

Lisa Hannigan at Rockwood Music Hall in June (more by Lionel Bergeron) Lisa Hannigan, who is set to release her new LP Passenger on September 20 via ATO, will tour the US...
Posted 12 August 2011 1.36pm — Comment on this

New Lisa Hannigan – ‘A Sail’

A new Lisa Hanngan song from her forthcoming album Passenger has been posted on Youtube. The album is released on October 21st in Ireland with a September 20th release in...
Posted 11 August 2011 10.21am — Comment on this

Lisa Hannigan announced new LP, playing sold out shows, but tix still on sale for one with Doveman (who added dates too)

Doveman, who often plays with both Justin Bond and Martha Wainwright, has four more upcoming salon shows scheduled at Le Poisson Rouge. Last month (after he was joined by...
Posted 8 June 2011 8.42pm — Comment on this

Beck, Snow Patrol, Devendra Banhart for John Martyn tribute album

Former members of The Verve, David Gray and Lisa Hannigan also contribute
Posted 23 July 2010 2.34am — Comment on this


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