Tiz McNamara

Liverpool-based Tiz McNamara releases his debut EP, Getintothis’ Lauren Jones is won over by his soothing vocal rasp.


Wondrously numbing, Tiz McNamarahas the ability to serenade a million sinking ships with his soothing vocal flicks and joyously tasteful guitar strokes, invading imaginations with the songwriter’s Irish heritage.
Originally, the 23-year-old ventured into his odyssey as a drummer, however, it was only last year when McNamara made the crucial decision to take full advantage of his exemplary musical aptitude. Within this time alone he has sung with Liverpool legend, Sir Paul McCartney and Take That star, Robbie Williams to name a few.
A year on and the creative magician is on course to top his last with the release of April Fool, a distinguished four-track EP forcing his promising career ahead upon newly awakened eardrums. Ripping into the wrath of raspy alternative, glazing over the folk barrier to rework a worn down pathway many have dared tread yet not succeed.
Each track rejuvenates a sound once forgotten. A pending country vibe ticks over towards the building of a fable, spoken from mother to child throughout a thousand generations giving familiarity a firm nod. Each delicately emotive tracks are a credit to the memory of McNamara‘s brothers and father, providing the faith to carry on through such distinct loss while conceiving an art form of such admirable love and beauty.
Rarely has an EP given off such prominent real love, until greeted with this radiant bestowal; truly mind-altering. - Liverpool Echo - Getintothis

23-year old singer-songwriter Tiz McNamara has got a very compelling and captivating voice as is evident on his latest single titled “Hold On”. Taken from his EP titled April Fool which is out now, “Hold On” really shines through and gives you a real feel of what to expect from his 4-track EP.

While his track “Steady As You Go” has been featured on Hollyoaks twice and the Liverpool native has previously landed on #2 on the UK iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart, Tiz McNamara has also shared the stage with the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams and Shane McGowan and his new effort makes for really excellent listening. Watch “Hold On” below and purchase his April Fool EP here. - Conversations About Her

Tiz McNamara releases his debut EP today, entitled: 'April Fool'.

The 23 year old Irish singer/songwriter will launch the EP live later today on YouTube.

Now based in the UK, McNamara gained immediate recognition for his subtle brand of melancholic folk following his debut single release, 'Steady As You Go' in March 2013.

Peaking at No. 2 in the iTunes singer/songwriter charts, the single was subsequently used on UK hit show Hollyoaks as well as receiving widespread airplay.

At a time where singer/songwriters are commonplace, McNamara is standout for his intelligent lyricism and the unexpected maturity of his sound.

'April Fool' is a polished, delicate EP. Surprisingly the former drummer only switched to singing a year ago and it's proved to be a good decision. Here he has the confidence to allow his voice to lead through four tracks of lyrically powerful but acutely understated music.

It is a moving and melancholic collection dedicated to the loss of his two brothers and father in the first year of his life.

Though McNamara is laying himself bare he does so with grace and a lack of sentimentality. His music has a piercing and simple truth to it.

The opening title track is an elegant and tender offering, his vocal reserve only adding impact to searingly honest vocals:

"She told us that he was only sleeping/she told us that he would be for a while
As the years passed the anger starts to creep in/
It's too much to take in as a child."

'Changing' is tentatively uplifting. McNamara has a steely strength to his voice that allows him to be emotionally raw without ever sounding fragile.

Track three, 'Watch These Waters' is dark and hypnotic,
'Watch these waters pull you down/break your soul.'

Lead single and final track 'Hold On' has a fuller sound with the band providing depth and strength to this gently defiant and driven tune. - Chimeo.com