Frozen Petals

Two songwriters, one synthesiser, multiple melodies.
Beautiful original folk tunes with haunting synth accompaniments.

Simon MacHale and Annette Buckley have joined forces to create a revolving super group comprised of varying Cork musicians. Simon and Annette take the helm as two well respected artists in their own rights, with established solo careers, several tours and solo albums behind their names.
Combining their love of Renaissance music with the modern day sounds of electronic music, Frozen Petals have created a brand new sound using catchy pop hooks designed to stick in your mind indefinitely. This new project focuses a combination of their impeccable musical skills and well composed songs

In 2016 MacHale and Buckley, founded The Electronic Folk - a collective to connect musicians with similar artistic visions, and to provide a performance space for original songwriters who are on the cusp between genres, and looking for a platform. In its first year, the collective ran a monthly night, upstairs in The Long Valley Bar, showcasing a host of local Cork acts. As of May 2018 , its new home is a monthly Thursday night in The Roundy https://www.facebook.com/theelectronicfolk/

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“An intriguing blend of electronics and acoustics, a successful combination of a number of contemporary genres while keeping a folk feel prevalent throughout.”
PureM Magazine, Ireland

“Emotive, yet soulful, electro-folk sound, resulting in a compelling listening experience”
The Last Mixed Tape, Ireland

“A slice of electro folk pop perfection! Wrap your ears around it and let it sink in”
Indie Arena Radio, Ireland

“Complexity is sexy....I find Irish songwriter Simon MacHale very complex”
Zoe Brown, Music Court Blog, USA

“Mixes classical sounds as well as pop and folk, making for an enjoyable chamber pop sound, somewhat reminiscent of Andrew Bird”
Cork Independent, Ireland

“Buckley’s beautiful voice does justice to her evocative lyrics”
Hot Press Magazine, Ireland

“Annette Buckley brings her sensational singing voice to the fore”
Ottawa Express, Canada

“One of Cork’s most accomplished singer/songwriters.”
Irish Times, Ireland

“Annette Buckley is back where she belongs, with her haunting, deeply original songs.”
Irish Independent, Ireland

“A stunning vocal from Annette Buckley”
Irish Examiner, Ireland

“Made me cry! I can see why Annette felt a title would be superfluous. Purchase this!.”
Bristol Music Live, UK