David Balfe: Last News

Blur‘s Food Records labelmates Jesus Jones have invited the Britpop heroes to reunite in tribute to the late label head Andy Ross.Ross, known for signing Blur as well as Idlewild, Dubstar and more, died this week at the age of 66, it was confirmed to NME by a close friend and collaborator.“We’re heartbroken at the loss of Andy Ross, one half of the mighty Food Records,” Jesus Jones wrote on Twitter. “Without him, we’d have never been able to do what we did.

For Those I Love has shared a powerful new remix of ‘You Stayed / To Live’ – listen to it below.The remix was made by Columbian-born and Brooklyn-based Ela Minus, who made her debut on Domino in 2020 with album ‘Acts Of Rebellion.’A statement about the track says: “Percussive and resonant, her remix forges an early morning club imprint upon a track that lyrically evokes early memories and that emotes and exhales on past experience still clear and present.”Listen to the new remix here: Speaking about the remix, For Those I Love – aka David Balfe – said: “Ela’s work has fascinated me with the texture and atmosphere imbued in each crevice and sound. “Hearing that same delicacy, alongside a determined venom in this remix was a true gift.

For Those I Love has shared a brand new video – watch the football-themed visual for new single ‘To Have You’ below.The song appears on the self-titled debut album from the project of Irish musician David Balfe, which was released earlier this year.The new video, directed by Niall Trask, was shot at Tolka Park, the stadium of Dublin-based football team Shelbourne FC. Tolka Park is currently under threat of closure, and fans can join a fundraiser to save the stadium here.Of the new video, Balfe said: “The trip out to the football can feel like a pilgrimage.

For Those I Love has shared an instrumental version of his debut album – you can listen to it below.For Those I Love, the project of Irish musician David Balfe, released the stripped-back version of his self-titled debut album earlier today (April 30).Writing about the project on social media and how it came about, Balfe said: “I used to drive around at night, my friends stuffed into the back of the car, exploring the geography of Dublin and being content with just that.“I’d burn mix CD’s to play. Omar S, Omar Souleyman, and DJ Rashad, the sounds of that Kia Rio.

For Those I Love has announced details of his first ever UK tour and shared a new live film.The project of Irish musician David Balfe released a self-titled debut album last month, and a number of tracks from the album are performed live in the new Holy Trinity film.The new film is a collaboration between Balfe and Irish director Hugh Mulhern, and is set at Tolka Park, the home of Balfe’s beloved Shelbourne FC, a club that has informed large parts of the For Those I Love story.Of the collaboration, Balfe said: “For me, collaboration has always been based on trust. So much of this project was spent sharing memories of my life over Zoom, and listening to Hugh share his.

For Those I Love is challenging for Number 1 on this week’s Official Irish Albums Chart.

For Those I Love has announced that his first ever live show will take place later this year.The Dublin producer and songwriter (real name David Balfe), who released his self-titled debut album last week, will be performing at Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland on October 1.Taking to social media earlier today (March 29), For Those I Love wrote: “Performing on Jools and Other Voices gave me a taste of what playing live could do for me, a temporary escape, a chance to bellow loud from my lungs, a way to let some of that pain out for good.”He added: “I’m happy to be able to take this step now, surrounded by family and friends in Dublin.”Pre-sale tickets for the show will be available from 9am tomorrow (March 30), while general sale tickets go

For Those I Love, the solo project of Dubin songwriter-producer David Balfe, has released his steely debut album. Its nine tracks (culled down from the 76 that were made for the project) reckon with the grief Balfe faced after losing best friend and Burnt Out bandmate Paul Curran in 2018.

For Those I Love has released a new remix of ‘Birthday / The Pain’ produced by 2 B REAL boss Finn – listen to it below.The track’s original version will feature on the Dublin producer and songwriter’s (real name David Balfe) upcoming self-titled debut album, due out March 26 via September Recordings.Finn’s remix offers up “a playful, euphoric contrast to the dark subject matter on show, complimenting the single’s juxtaposition of hooks and direct, retroactive lyricism that already stood out as an album highlight”, a press release reads.Listen to the ‘Birthday / The Pain’ remix below:Balfe, who became a fan of Finn after hearing his 2017 EP ‘Sometimes The Going Gets A Little Tough’, explained the wider themes behind the lyrics heard in the

For Those I Love, the solo project of Dublin-based artist and producer David Balfe, will release its debut album next month. For Those I Love is due on March 26 via September Recordings and is preceded by new song "Birthday/The Pain." That song is streaming below.

For Those I Love have announced their self-titled debut album and shared their new single ‘Birthday / The Pain’ – you can hear the track below.The project of Dublin producer and songwriter David Balfe, For Those I Love recently featured in the NME 100 – our tips for the new and emerging artists who look set for break-out success in 2021.For Those I Love’s self-titled debut album is set for release on March 26 via September Recordings, and Balfe has previewed the record today (February 12) by sharing the single ‘Birthday/The Pain’.“I was six when I first encountered the fallout of a violent death.