BIO
Jane Willow is Dutch-turned-Irish singer-songwriter. She’s performed at Vicar Street, Whelan’s, Temple Bar Tradfest, Body & Soul and Electric Picnic. She’s opened for Glen Hansard, The Unthanks, Lisa Hannigan, Muireann Bradley, Paddy Casey, Andy Irvine, Kíla, David Kitt, Aoife Scott and more.
Her 2021 debut album ‘Burn So Bright’ features string arrangements by Joe Csibi (Head of RTE Concert Orchestra) with Dave Hingerty on drums (Glen Hansard, Kíla) and guest performances by Steve Wickham (The Waterboys) and Pat Byrne.
Four singles from the album got featured on the RTE Radio 1 Recommends playlist reaching between 40.000 and 50.000 listeners daily on RTE Radio. In 2021 The RTE Concert Orchestra released an orchestral version of 'Let There Be Light’ for Women’s Day. While in 2023 another song of the album titled ‘In Your House There’ was used in a TV ad for charity organisation ALONE.
Jane's upcoming alt-folk EP 'Watch Me Fall' is coming out on March 21st. On the EP Jane collaborates with pianist Kevin Corcoran (Villagers, Saso). The EP melds alt-folk and indie-folk influences; backed with luscious electric guitars, dreamy piano and layered ethereal vocal harmonies. All the while keeping her delicate voice and songwriting at the core.
The first single 'Letting You Go' is a vulnerable account of moving on from a loved one. The music video for 'Letting You Go' is currently on the film festival circuit already having made the selection at the Zgimond Vilmos Film Festival.
“An alluring listen full of heart and soul.” “a remarkable voice” - Hotpress
“Jane Willow has made a serious impression on those that value craft and musicality above all else.” - The Irish Times (Tony Clayton-Lea)
“We thought we’d play a track from Jane Willow tonight. Who incidentally is even better live than she is on her records” - Mathieu Norry (RTE Radio 1)
“Luminous, peaceful, comforting and uplifting all at once.” - Fiachna Ó Braonáin (RTE Radio 1)
Pictures: Stefan Tivodar.
Beach picture: Plamena Atanasova.
Past Bachelor’s student of ‘Songwriting’ at the Rockacademy (Tilburg, the Netherlands).
Moved to Ireland in 2011 to pursue music.
Has released 11 singles, an EP called ‘Onward Still’ (2018) and a debut album ‘Burn So Bright (2021).
Winner ‘Best Musician’ Intercompetitive, Dublin (2018) and winner ‘Best Solo Act’ Banbridge Buskfest (2014).
Support Act for Glen Hansard, Lisa Hannigan, Muireann Bradley, Andy Irvine, Paddy Casey, The Unthanks, Mark Geary, Kíla and Aoife Scott.
Shared the stage with Glen Hansard, Frances Black, Steve Wickham, Eleanor McEvoy and Mundy.
Raised 4000 euro on fundit.ie for her Debut EP (2018).
Special guests on Debut EP (2018): Dave Hingerty (drums: Glen Hansard, Josh Ritter) and Vyvienne Long (cello: Damien Rice).
Radio Nova One’s To Watch (2018), Whelan’s One’s To Watch (2019).
Radio Nova Discovered Finalist (2019).
Raised 5000 euro on fundit.ie for her Debut Album (2021).
Received radioplay on RTE Radio 1 (Fiachna Ó Braonáin, Cathal Murray, John Creedon, Ruth Smith, Philip King, Lilian Smith, Ronan Collins, Marty Whelan, Ray Darcy), Lyric FM, BBC Radio Ulster, Radio Nova, 2XM, RTE RnaG, PLAY IRISH, LMFM, Raidió Na Life, Galway Bay FM, 8 Radio etc.
Selected for ‘Minding Creative Minds’ mentorship with music publisher (synch) David Wilkinson (2023)
Interviewed on 'RTE Arena’, ‘Ray D’Arcy Show’ and the ‘Panti Personals’ podcast (Panti Bliss)
