Basil Breen

Upcoming single https://www.basilbreen.com/nelson

Basil Breen is a singer-songwriter from Dublin, Ireland.
After beginning his musical journey in his mid-twenties, Basil has now emerged onto the Irish music scene with potent songs of love, heartbreak, and optimism.
Equipped with a commanding and powerful singing voice, he has been likened to artists such as Simply Red & PHD.
Having become a familiar face on the thriving Dublin busking scene, he has earned praise from celebrity passersby such as Keith Duffy & Ricky Hatton.
Recently joining the Irish musical circuit, he performs regularly at The International Bar’s Circle Sessions and the Smithfields Creatives.
He’s had appearances and has been played on radio stations including South Dublin FM, Tone FM, Near FM & Ocean FM.
Basil is currently putting the finishing touches on his highly anticipated debut album with Rob MacLeod from Start-Up CBA who has worked with artists such as Thomas Cameron, Anna Carmody & Pat Fagan.
The first single from this album, Nelson, has been mastered in Abbey Road studios by Alex Gordan who has worked on tracks from Florence and the Machine, The Cocteau Twins and Sigrid.
He is also receiving a big push from the guys at Blinding Talent who’ve worked with artists such as Adele, Ed Sheeran & Billie Eilish.
Basil has numerous single releases planned this year, which will culminate in the release of his debut album sometime in Autumn.
He also hosts and produces his own podcast, The Basil Breen Boombox, where he talks with other emerging artists, poets, entrepreneurs & creatives.
With a growing online social media fanbase and a summer tour in the works, you can expect big things from Basil this year.
Basil emits an energy that is fuelled by his love for existence and an understanding of its finite nature.