Pádraig Digan is an accomplished Irish musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and sound engineer with over 20 years of experience in the music industry. Known for his diverse musical range spanning Americana, folk, rock, and ambient electro, he has built a reputation as both an original artist and a versatile covers performer across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

Career & Highlights

Pádraig began his professional journey as the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the band Wallmark. The band signed a worldwide distribution deal and released their debut album, Everything, Something, Anything, in 2005. Following the band's split, Pádraig launched a successful solo career under his own name and occasionally the moniker Autumn Long.

His solo debut album, Drown The Truth, was released in 2012 through his own label, Took Records, and was partially completed and mastered at the iconic Abbey Road Studios with producer Karl Odlum and engineer Steve Rooke. The album received an MRU Best Album nomination, and the song "Ships Fall" was featured on a Vienna Songwriters Club compilation alongside artists like Van Morrison.

Pádraig's second solo album, Once You Were A Boy, was released in December 2022 and is available on major streaming platforms.

Throughout his career, Pádraig has performed extensively, both as a headline act and sharing the stage with notable artists including Glen Hansard, Damien Rice, Shane MacGowan, Paddy Casey, Lisa Hannigan, and Damien Dempsey.

Technical Expertise

In addition to his performance and songwriting credentials, Pádraig is a skilled sound engineer and producer. He holds certifications as an Avid Certified Pro Tools User and has pursued further education in Post Production & Sound Design at Pulse College. His technical skills allow him to offer services in music production, film audio post-production, and sound design for games and interactive media. He also regularly live-streams high-quality interactive gigs from his studio.

Versatility

Pádraig's ability to adapt to different environments is a key aspect of his career, performing in a variety of settings from large corporate events to intimate private parties and live streams. He is praised by clients for his professionalism, creativity, and ability to tailor his performance to any audience.

Pádraig continues to be an active and dynamic force in the Irish music scene, consistently writing, performing, and producing new music.