Portumna songwriter on the rise

Michael D'Alton (AKA Seba Safe) from Clonfert Avenue, Portumna has been hailed as one of the most interesting Irish songwriters in the last couple of years.

He released a new EP and title track 'Rainy', on June 30. The 'Rainy' EP was recorded in the iconic Duncan Mills studio in London Fields last summer.

Seba explains: “The 'Rainy' EP for me is a personal reflection of a time where the world was in lockdown. These songs aren’t about the pandemic but a day-to-day reminder of what was happening in my own life. My manager and brother Shea Tohill’s lead guitar moments turn this EP into something truly special.”

The new EP builds on the success of his debut EP 'Map Runner', which saw the Galwegian quickly signed to indie label Nettwerk Records for a global deal. Praise for Seba Safe has been forthcoming from The Irish Times, Gemma Bradley from BBC Radio One, and Hot Press, amongst others. He has garnered significant airplay from BBC’s 6 Music, RTÉ 2FM (including Record of the Week from Tracy Clifford), and RTÉ Radio 1. 

His live shows have been going from strength to strength with slots around the country and shows in Dublin’s Grand Social and Vicar Street, and in 2023 we can look forward to an upcoming headline show in Whelan’s on July 22, and UK dates immediately afterwards.