Rachael Lavelle | |
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 Lavelle in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rachael Lavelle |
| Born | 1993 (age 30–31) Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Rest Energy |
| Website | rachaellavelle |
Rachael Lavelle (born 1993) is an Irish singer and composer from Dublin. [3]
Rachael Lavelle grew up in Dublin. Her grandfather was the composer and songwriter Michael Coffey, who wrote Ireland's 1967 Eurovision entry and the musical comedy Carrie.
She studied Sociology and Italian at Trinity College Dublin, and later completed a Master's in Music and Media Technology. [4]
In 2015 Lavelle recorded an EP in Italy, and her 2019 single "Perpetual Party" attracted positive attention.
Her debut album Big Dreams was nominated for the Choice Music Prize. [5] [6]
Studio albums
EPs
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