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Orla Gartland has released a new documentary about making her album 'Everybody Needs a Hero'

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Orla Gartland has released a new documentary about making her album 'Everybody Needs a Hero'

Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland releases 20-minute documentary showing the creation of her award-winning second album at Middle Farm Studios.

7 Aug 2025 • 1:12 pm

Orla Gartland has released an extended edition of 'Everybody Needs A Hero' with five new tracks, plus Tommy Lefroy, dodie and Greta Isaac

Orla Gartland has released an extended edition of 'Everybody Needs A Hero' with five new tracks, plus Tommy Lefroy, dodie and Greta Isaac

Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland expands her album with five new tracks, including collaborations with Tommy Lefroy and dodie.

16 May 2025 • 12:19 pm

Orla Gartland has released 'Now What?' from her new extended album edition

Orla Gartland has released 'Now What?' from her new extended album edition

Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland releases new single 'Now What?' ahead of an extended version of her album 'Everybody Needs A Hero'.

15 Apr 2025 • 10:12 am

Rachel Chinouriri, The Big Moon, Orla Gartland, Paris Paloma and more join the Glastonbury 2025 Field of Avalon line-up

Rachel Chinouriri, The Big Moon, Orla Gartland, Paris Paloma and more join the Glastonbury 2025 Field of Avalon line-up

The announcement follows last week's reveal of the Acoustic Stage bill.

25 Mar 2025 • 12:05 pm

Orla Gartland: "I want it to be bratty, goofy, funny - that's just more me"

Orla Gartland: "I want it to be bratty, goofy, funny - that's just more me"

With her second album 'Everybody Needs A Hero', Orla's embracing the quirks, contradictions, and newfound confidence that have shaped her artistic journey.

7 Nov 2024 • 8:30 pm

Orla Gartland has confirmed a European and UK tour for spring 2025

Orla Gartland has confirmed a European and UK tour for spring 2025

The tour, supporting her second album 'Everybody Needs A Hero', includes 17 shows across Europe and the UK.

16 Oct 2024 • 7:16 pm

Introducing the massive November issue of Dork, featuring Lauren Mayberry, Orla Gartland, Jordana and more

Introducing the massive November issue of Dork, featuring Lauren Mayberry, Orla Gartland, Jordana and more

There's also Bastille, mxmtoon, Amyl & The Sniffers, Nieve Ella and loads more.

11 Oct 2024 • 2:00 pm

Orla Gartland has teamed up with Declan McKenna for her "big old bratty song", 'Late to the Party'

Orla Gartland has teamed up with Declan McKenna for her "big old bratty song", 'Late to the Party'

The Dublin-born, London-based singer-songwriter's new record explores what it means to be a hero.

28 Aug 2024 • 8:41 am

Orla Gartland has announced her second album, 'Everybody Needs A Hero'

Orla Gartland has announced her second album, 'Everybody Needs A Hero'

The Dublin-born, London-based singer-songwriter's new record explores what it means to be a hero.

24 Jul 2024 • 9:18 am

Dork's best songs of 2024 (so far) - part 2: Orla Gartland, Fat Dog, Charli xcx and more

Dork's best songs of 2024 (so far) - part 2: Orla Gartland, Fat Dog, Charli xcx and more

From pop anthems to heartfelt ballads, there's something here for everyone.

16 Jul 2024 • 12:00 pm

Orla Gartland has released her vulnerable new single, 'Mine'

Orla Gartland has released her vulnerable new single, 'Mine'

"I hope it can bring comfort and hope," she says.

18 Jun 2024 • 9:42 am

Orla Gartland has released a 10/10 new single about not holding back, 'Little Chaos'

Orla Gartland has released a 10/10 new single about not holding back, 'Little Chaos'

"I can be loud, funny, clumsy, loyal, intelligent, annoying, caring, angry."

16 May 2024 • 9:32 am

Orla Gartland has released a new video for 'Kiss Ur Face Forever'

Orla Gartland has released a new video for 'Kiss Ur Face Forever'

The new track follows up on 2021's 'Woman On The Internet'.

24 Aug 2023 • 9:18 am

Orla Gartland is back with a massive new track, 'Kiss Ur Face Forever'

Orla Gartland is back with a massive new track, 'Kiss Ur Face Forever'

The new track follows up on 2021's 'Woman On The Internet'.

1 Aug 2023 • 6:54 pm

Orla Gartland, McFly and The Sugababes are all playing Glastonbury 2022

Orla Gartland, McFly and The Sugababes are all playing Glastonbury 2022

The line-up for this year's Field of Avalon stage has been revealed.

12 Apr 2022 • 11:00 am

Orla Gartland has debuted a cover of The Corrs' classic, 'Breathless'

Orla Gartland has debuted a cover of The Corrs' classic, 'Breathless'

She also laid down a version of her own track 'More Like You' for the Apple Music Home Session.

15 Mar 2022 • 1:26 pm

Any Other Questions: Orla Gartland

Any Other Questions: Orla Gartland

Here’s some off-topic questions to find out ‘more’.

14 Jan 2022 • 9:00 am

Orla Gartland: "I don't want this to be the soundtrack for a sad time; I want it to be a soundtrack of life"

Orla Gartland: "I don't want this to be the soundtrack for a sad time; I want it to be a soundtrack of life"

Dublin’s Orla Gartland charts the ups and downs of growing up and adjusting to adulthood (urgh) with a hefty dose of camaraderie and wit. Her debut album, ‘Woman On The Internet’ is really very special.

20 Aug 2021 • 8:46 am