The Brilliant Things

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Formed 2008.

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The Brilliant Things - Rise - BBC Introducing

See Irish electro quartet The Brilliant Things performing live on the BBC Introducing stage at Reading Festival 2010

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Biography

The Brilliant Things are an Irish Synth-Pop-Rock band, based in Dublin and London.

The Brilliant Things are Marie Junior (lead vocal) and Greg French (Songwriter/guitar/keyboards ) Both in their twenties, they independently experienced various aspects of the music industry.

Greg French has worked as Songwriter/engineer/Producer in many top international studios, working with artists such as The Corrs, Van Morrison, Mutt Lange and Brian Eno.

Marie Junior previously embarked on a solo career under the name Sweet T, gaining an Irish Chart’s Top 40 placing with her take on The Mekon’s “I Love a Millionaire”.

The band released their self-titled debut album in Ireland on 7th October 2011. The band's first UK release "Dance" was A listed on BBC Radio 2 and reached No 36 in the UK Airplay charts in January 2012. The band's second release "Pointless" was B listed on BBC Radio 2.

The Bands 3rd release "Feels Like Summer" was A-Listed on BBC Radio 2 for 4 weeks and reached 28 in the UK Charts

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BBC Reviews

  1. Stronger Than Romeo 2012

    Review of Stronger Than Romeo

    Reviewed by Al Fox

    A play-it-safe debut from the Irish trio, though not without its charms.

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Latest Tracks Played on the BBC

  1. The Fall

    BBC Radio 2 | Ken Bruce 17/08/2012

     
  2. Dance

    BBC Radio 2 | Alex Lester Chris Hawkins sits in

     
  3. Pointless

    BBC Radio 2 | Ken Bruce 16/08/2012

     
  4. I Feel Alive

    BBC Radio 2 | Alex Lester Chris Hawkins sits in

     
  5. Feels Like Summer

    BBC Radio 2 | Ken Bruce 14/08/2012

     

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