The four tracks from the self-titled debut EP Raine journey through the songwriter’s life as an artist, as well as exploring themes of sensuality, tragedy and loss. “Wake Up” follows the aftermath after a personal friend fell into a coma and Raine’s attempt to process this. The ethereal “Breathe Me In” is a tale of falling in lust while “Honey Babe” breaks free from a toxic relationship while rediscovering her inner strength. Closing out The xx and London Grammar inspired Extended Play is “Burnt”, a track that is unapologetically gritty and sexual. This debut EP was recorded, produced and mixed at Monique studio with Christian Best and mastered by Ruairi O’Flaherty.

The special show launching Raine also premiered a first look at a video project to accompany the single “Breathe Me In”. The video is a collaboration between Lorraine’s vision of the single and the cinematic eye of the Cork Film Centre. The video was projected in the grand hall of the Aula Maxima on the evening of the EP Launch.

MUSIC REVIEW 

“Standout track ‘Breathe Me’ .. both subtle and larger-than-life, pulsating with a London Grammar-esque beauty…… Confident, accomplished clearly not afraid to bare her soul.” Ryan O’Neill, Unity Media Network.

“The music is fully formed with a sure idea to what it’s about…Remarkable…” Don O’Mahony, Evening Echo.

“A unique voice with a great story to tell, Lorraine is an artist I’ll be keeping a close eye on.”  Stevie G, Red FM

“Amazing voice, top class song writing. Very talented.” John Holmes, Near FM.

“JOE’s Song Of The Day: Raine – ‘Honey Babe’. Eric Lalor, Joe.ie.

“The special show sees Lorraine (RAINE) explore the songwriters life as an artist.” Hotpress.

Main Stage At The Pendulum Summit Photos: Dakphotography

INDIEPENDENCE FESTIVAL. Photos: Aude Dimofski-Gottmann

PRESS/RADIO

RADIO & PRESS

EP REVIEW by Gill McGee on Musician.ie
http://musician.ie/gillian-mcgee-reviews-debut-ep-raine/

“Honey Babe” is Joe.ie’s “Song of the Day”
https://www.joe.ie/music/joes-song-day-502-raine-honey-babe-604126eatured on

Musician.ie
http://musician.ie/raine-launch-debut-ep-ucc/

Featured on Nialler9
http://nialler9.com/54658-2/

Featured in The West Cork Times
http://westcorktimes.com/lorraine-hogan-raine-premieres-new-work-at-aula-maxima-ucc/

Live session with Michael Carr on “The Green Room” on Corks96FM

EVENT BOOKINGS

Lorraine Hogan performs at business events/wellness events infusing her own original music. And also performs theatre Jazz and Blues shows accompanied by some of the best musicians in Ireland. Covering songs from artists such as Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. Lorraine has performed in some of the finest venues in the UK, Ireland and Europe most notably Ronnie Scotts in London and The Firkin Crane Theatre in Cork, Ireland.

Photo: Siobhan Russell