Gareth Dunlop - Animal (2022)

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Gareth Dunlop has been recognised as an accomplished talent ever since the BBC tipped him as 'one to watch' in 2010, when he was not long out of his teens. In the decade since he has released several singles, a handful of EPs and one album that have been musically eclectic yet have all showcased his highly soulful voice, with several of his songs going on to be used in the hit TV series 'Nashville', other shows ('Lucifer', 'This Is Us', Bones', 'Suits'), movies ('The Best Of Me', 'Safe Haven') and commercials (Disney, Subaru).

'Animal' consists of a diverse set of songs that include the soulful and anthemic 'Right About Ready' and first single 'Look Back Smiling', which evoke the '80s yet exude a timeless quality, the highly atmospheric 'Sorrow' and 'Prisoner Of My Past', which both channel late period Roxy Music, the laid-back '60s dream pop vibe of 'Humans', plus a memorable title song that adds an electronic bounce to its subtle groove.