"Subliminal, understated and simply glorious, "The Still Beyond" from Kate O' Callaghan" Fatea Magazine (UK)

"Warm, inviting, charming and delicate. A stunning debut album from Donegal songstress" 2UIBestow (IRL)

Kate O’ Callaghan is that rare bird that manages to combine evocative melodies with intelligent considered lyrics, covering a gamut of emotions from the sublime to the cathartic and blending together to create a totally original sound. Distinctive in both writing style and vocal delivery, Kate draws reference from a very diverse range of sources, from historical figures and local heroes to nature and her surroundings in a skewed, refracted version of folk that is haunting, poignant and uplifting. Her aspect is very much her own, and in arranging songs she explores the less obvious paths tonally as much as the expected. 

Debut Album - THE STILL BEYOND - 2013


"Beautifully evocative....A treat for the senses" GoldenPlec (IRL)

“Dreamy and Soulful” - The Dailymail (UK)

“Performed exquisitely..” The Independent on Sunday, London (UK)

 “Descriptive words layered upon unusual melodies blend together to create a totally original sound. Her self-penned songs are distinctive, thoughtful, heartfelt, provocative and most definitely all her own...She is unique. Observe and enjoy” Fanrealm (US)

"Jazzy folk with a dash of fun, humour, crisp lyrics and excellent vocals... Impressive debut EP which belongs next to Imelda May & M. Shocked!." 2 U I Bestow (IRL).

"Brilliant stuff. Sive is a real find." - Hot Press

“This deserves to be heard, and if there is any justice in the world it will be.” - State Magazine

"Brimming with invention and life...compelling." - The Last Mixed Tape

“Mature, well-crafted and deeply moving.”  - Indie Buddie

Sive is a songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist with a voice that “sweeps along displaying folk and jazz nuances with the confidence of one who knows" (Eamon Carr, The Herald). Her unique sound weaves together her love for the craft of songwriting with her enthusiasm for experimentation and intricate arrangements.
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Sive first began to delve into songwriting when she was 15 and an old bandmate showed her some songs she had written. She thought to herself “Hmm, maybe I could do that too” and so off she went with a head full of excitement and an old tape recorder. Back then multi-tracking involved two blank tapes, two tape decks and lots of patience. It was all very hi-tech.

When she finished school Sive went to Ballyfermot College to study music, but it was only really when she took part in an international bandcamp in Germany that she managed to pluck up the courage to front her own band (mainly because she didn’t have a choice). After that, she upped sticks to the Netherlands where she was awarded a scholarship and spent some time rehearsing, gigging and recording with some fine Dutch musicians. Since then she has been somewhat of a musical shapeshifter, working as a session vocalist and musician, facilitating music workshops and directing choirs. In 2014 she decided to pursue a Masters in Community Music which has led her to become involved in a number of Arts & Health projects around Kildare and Dublin.

Sive released her first album of original material, We Are Moving, to critical acclaim in 2012. In the years that followed she toured extensively in Ireland, The UK, Europe and New Zealand, sharing stages with the likes of Lisa Hannigan, Kila, Cathy Davey, Mick Flannery, Christy Moore, John Spillane and Gemma Hayes along the way. She was voted viewer’s choice to appear on RTE's  Other Voices in 2014 and has also performed on TG4’s Róisín, TV3’s Ireland AM, ARTE's Metropolis (Germany/France) and ETV’s Terevisioon (Estonia).

Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, Sive released her second album The Roaring Girl in 2017.

Local Co.Donegal based artist Simon McCafferty draws his influences from the likes of Tommy Emmanuel & Chet Atkins to create his own original instrumentals

Derry/Donegal indie collective.
Every Architect of Ruin is out now.

"Beautiful" - Tom Dunne (Newstalk)

"quite beautiful" - Cathal Murray, Late Date RTE Radio 1

“Such a wonderful song...already very fond of that” – Gideon Coe, BBC 6 Music

"I was transfixed" - Kate Brennan-Harding, 2FM

"songs that blend together like a book of poetry." - Chordblossom

"genius songwriter" - Stephen McCauley, BBC Radio Ulster

"I was just so struck by its beauty" - The Arts Show, BBC

“Everything they do is brilliant” – Fenne Lily, Islington Radio

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