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Robert O'Connor

Distance: The debut album released April 14, 2008

About Me


“There is so much in this world that is out of our control”, says Robert O’Connor (22), a singer/songwriter born in Dublin, “that I believe everything in our control should be taken advantage of”.O’Connor, despite being signed to Matchbox Recordings in the UK, is essentially an independent artist. He has made all of the choices in his music career thus far. He made the decision in summer 2005 to record and release his debut single “Ten Years Time”, produced by Billy Farrell (The Corrs).Complications within his original recording contract would mean the track wouldn’t see the light of day until November 2006, when it became a double A-side release with “Spend The Night”, an original composition written and co-produced by O’Connor together with Steve Hogan. Hotpress magazine named O’Connor a “top honours singer/songwriter” upon the single’s release.O’Connor spent the first half of 2007 writing and recording tracks for his debut album in Dublin and Amsterdam, working with established Irish musicians Shane Fitzsimons, Fionan de Barra, Brian Grace and Cian Boylan to name just a few. The album spans a number of genres, though O’Connor had initially intended on creating a concept album. “My time in Amsterdam working with Mourad Bouchiba changed my vision for the album”, says the singer. “He taught me that I could be eclectic and focused all at once”.Whilst in Amsterdam, O’Connor recorded one of his all-time favourite tracks: “Killing Kind”, a track he had performed at his first professional gig at Sugar Club in Dublin during 2006. The track, written by American country singer Shelby Lynne, was turned into a duet with Moroccan singer/songwriter, Aziza el Messaoudi.Four further tracks from the Amsterdam sessions have made the final cut of O’Connor’s debut, entitled Distance. “Destination Anywhere”, written together with Robert’s long-time friend Emma O’Donnell, takes a darker approach, lyrically and musically, with a haunting piano riff throughout, whilst “I’ll Be The King” is as tongue-and-cheek as it comes: “I tell you openly that I don’t see a future/your shoes don’t match my point of view, what’s wrong with this picture?”Understanding that it was commercial suicide to release his debut single in the fourth quarter the previous year, O’Connor realised he couldn’t try to compete with major label releases in the Christmas rush. Instead, Robert took to the stage, performing at venues in Dublin such as The Hub, Eamonn Dorans and Whelan’s, playing key tracks from his debut album acoustically.2008 has arrived, and Robert O‘Connor is ready. He will release Distance, an album Robert describes as “35-minutes of questions about life and love”, on March 31 through Matchbox Recordings. The album’s lead single, “How Many Times (Can We Say Goodbye?)”, will be released digitally on the same day.
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Member Since: 6/19/2005
Band Website: robertoconnorofficial.com
Band Members: Robert O'Connor - Vocals
Influences: John Mayer, George Michael, Train, Dido, Shelby Lynne
Sounds Like: Ben Folds, John Mayer, Tracey Chapman
Record Label: Universal Music/Matchbox Recordings
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Gig at Sugar Club, Dublin

Robert will play a gig at The Sugar Club in Dublin on Sunday, August 24, we are pleased to announce.He previously played at The Sugar Club at the beginning of his career to launch "Ten Years Time" dur...
Posted by Robert O'Connor on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:42:00 PST

Vote for Robert

We would like to once again bring your attention to the Myonitlive charts, which have recently undergone some changes.Artists are now allowed to have a maximum of two tracks available for selection. T...
Posted by Robert O'Connor on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:45:00 PST

Killing Kind 5 in midweek

Following a Top 20 entry on Sunday, Robert has climbed to number five with "Killing Kind" on the Myonitlive first midweek chart.Elsewhere, "How Many Times (Can We Say Goodbye?)" moves up three places ...
Posted by Robert O'Connor on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:41:00 PST

Killing Kind at radio

Robert's new single "Killing Kind" has been added to the play list of internet radio station, Matchbox Radio 24.The station can be streamed 24/7 by visiting the Matchbox Radio 24 website.Click here to...
Posted by Robert O'Connor on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:11:00 PST

Top 20 chart entry for Killing Kind

Five of Robert's tracks have entered the Top 100 of the first Myonitlive charts, announced this evening.New single "Killing Kind" leads at number 20, with "How Many Times (Can We Say Goodbye?)" at 23,...
Posted by Robert O'Connor on Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:51:00 PST

Vote for Robert!

Five of Robert's tracks, including his new single "Killing Kind", can now be voted for on the Myonitlive charts.Each Sunday, the Top 100 will be updated. Presently, "Ten Years Time" sits at number 99....
Posted by Robert O'Connor on Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:23:00 PST

Third single cover art

The cover art for Robert's new single "Killing Kind" can be seen above.The photo was taken during the Barry McCall shoot that also produced the artwork for Robert's previous releases....
Posted by Robert O'Connor on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:36:00 PST

New music on Myspace

Today Robert has unveiled a brand new track on his Myspace profile."Save You", which features the music of Chicane's club hit "Saltwater", was produced during the Distance recording sessions last summ...
Posted by Robert O'Connor on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:53:00 PST

Ten Years Time play listed in Japan

Japanese internet radio station, Gone Fishing For Blue Skies, has announced that it will play list Robert's track, "Ten Years Time", next Sunday.Click here to request "Ten Years Time" on Gone Fishing ...
Posted by Robert O'Connor on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:52:00 PST

Watch Robert on Muzu TV

Robert has developed his own network on Muzu TV Player, a brand new website featuring music videos, live performances, interviews and blogs by artists.Robert's recent performance of "You Don't Have To...
Posted by Robert O'Connor on Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:49:00 PST