Singer/songwriter Shaun O'Reilly blurs the lines between the melancholic mellowness of Elliott Smith and the blues bark of artists like Captain Beefheart. His fondness for folk and Americana led him to jump on the opportunity to pursue a solo career and express his passion for roots music and contemporary songwriting. His vivid blend of storytelling echoes the work of beat authors such as Charles Bukowski, William S. Burroughs and more modern authors such as Irvine Welsh. His words are poignant and poetic, yet down to earth and extremely easy to relate to.
Shaun's second album 'Turn To Face The Strange' was released on the 27th March 2020. John Kennedy recently became a huge supporter, playing both 'Into The Black' and 'Crazy Beauty' on his Radio X show.
“Into The Black is a fantastic single. A moment where time stands still. Very exciting!” - John Kennedy (Radio X)
"A people's poet with the language of song running through his veins" - Words For Music
