“I like the sound of the words ‘Sea Sew’…I thought it sounded slightly child-like but not–and very strange,” explains Irish indie/folk singer Lisa Hannigan about how she chose the title of her first ...

After years of singing backup for big-name artists like Damien Rice, Herbie Hancock, and Snow Patrol, Ireland’s Lisa Hannigan has decided to start her solo career. Her debut, though not perfect, ...

Although it sometimes takes two or three listens to truly appreciate and feel familiarity with an album, Lisa Hannigan’s debut, Sea Sew, is a different story. Hers is a rare record that feels ...

Irish singer Lisa Hannigan spent seven years singing delicate backup vocals with her countryman, the popular Damien Rice. But two years ago, Rice suddenly dismissed Hannigan from his band. Now, she's ...

After earning a Mercury Prize nomination for her solo debut 'Sea Sew,' Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan is back with a new album called 'Passenger' -- a collection of songs produced by Joe Henry.

Lisa Hannigan’s debut album "Sea Sew" has earned her a Mercury Prize nomination. Hannigan, along with 12 other acts, has been recognized for her work and her frist record is on the short list to be ...

Irish singer Lisa Hannigan sounds a little over the subject of Damien Rice, her friend and former collaborator. The prickly Irish troubadour known for his stinging, original songs and equally stinging ...

He might not have realized it at the time, but when Damien Rice fired Lisa Hannigan from his band two years ago, he did Irish music a big favor. Hannigan, who is 28 and from Co. Meath, met Rice when ...

The Irish singer-songwriter performs music from her new album, At Swim, including a song with lyrics borrowed from the poet Seamus Heaney. One of the beautiful surprises in the Irish singer-songwriter ...

It's the question that follows Damien Rice everywhere he goes: "Where's Lisa?" On the soul-searching Irish singer's breakthrough 2003 album, "O," and its follow-up, "9," released two years ago, Lisa ...

She sang alongside Damien Rice for years, but now Lisa Hannigan and her sweetly heartbreaking voice take the spotlight. Lisa's solo debut is called 'Sea Sew,' and aside from songwriting, the crafts of ...