Eoin O'Neill

Eoin O'Neill is an Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist. He gained attention in the second season of The Uraps Factor, lasting only two weeks in the live shows before elimination in 14th place. Eoin was quickly snapped up by Blacklight Records, who set him to work recording his debut album. The self-titled album "Eoin" was released in May 2013, enjoying two weeks at #1. To date, Eoin has released three UK top 3 hits, including the #1 hits "Perfect Mistake" and "4AM". In his native Ireland, all of his releases thus far have peaked at #1.

Personal History
Eoin Deaglan O'Neill was born on the 7th of July, 1990 in Derry, Ireland. His parents were both folk singers; his mother taught him to sing while his father taught him to play guitar. On his own, he sought out training in piano. Eoin became interested in contemporary music independently after deciding his parents' musical style was not for him. Eoin began playing gigs locally from the age of 16, but did not try writing his own songs until he was 19. Eoin began recording demos in his basement which he uploaded to Soundcloud, as well as uploading videos of him playing cover songs on his guitar to Youtube.

The Uraps Factor
Eoin auditioned for the second season of The Uraps Factor and got through to the live shows after being placed in Kleo's category.


 * Judges Houses: Boys Like Girls - "Be Your Everything"
 * Week 1: Seal - "Crazy"
 * Week 2: Lawson "Taking Over Me" (BOTTOM TWO)

After only two weeks in the competition, Eoin left the competition after he appeared in the bottom two, and two out of the three judges voted to eliminate him (James Moss refused to vote due to a conflict of interest regarding both artists in that week's bottom two).

"Eoin" Era
Eoin signed a record contract with Blacklight Records shortly after he was eliminated from The Uraps Factor. Some of his previously-recorded demos were re-done professionally, and other songs were also written for the album. Eoin worked with Kleo and James Moss, who produced some tracks for the album, and he also worked with Matt Serletic who produced the rest of the album and also acted as executive producer. The song "Hide The Body", one of the songs newly-written for the album and one of Matt Serletic's productions, was chosen to be the album's lead single. It was announced alongside Eoin's self-titled debut album "Eoin". The album was released in standard and deluxe editions on May 10th in Ireland and May 13th in the UK. The album debuted at #1 upon release, spending two weeks on top of the UK albums chart and spent four consecutive weeks at #1 in Ireland since debut.

"Hide The Body" was released after the album. In the UK it topped the digital chart prior to the single's debut on the main chart, and also spent two weeks atop the national airplay chart. It debuted and peaked at #3 in the UK. In Ireland it was a #1 smash hit on both the singles and airplay charts. A cover of "Perfect Mistake" by Australian singer Anthony Callea was released in July as the second single to be released from the album, becoming his first UK #1, and second Irish #1. Additionally, the song charted at #1 on both airplay charts and #2 on UK digital. "4AM" was released in September as the 3rd single, again hitting #1 in both the UK and Ireland on sales and airplay. Again it peaked at #2 on the UK digital chart. A 4th single is expected in late November but has yet to be announced.

Eoin has supported the era with a number of live performances; starting with a supporting slot on Savana's debut headlining tour. He has appeared as a guest performer during the final of The Uraps Factor and the 24th Uraps Awards, and as part of the line-up of V Festival and the inaugural UrapsFest. Eoin is embarking on his debut headlining tour in October, in partnership with Coca-Cola, who are sponsoring the tour thanks to an endorsement deal he signed with them in June. Eoin has garnered further publicity for the era with six nominations at the 24th Uraps Awards, and two wins - for Best Male Video ("Perfect Mistake") and for Best Newcomer in a tie with Alyssa Monroe.

Personal Life
Eoin has been linked to fellow Uraps Factor contestant Alyssa Monroe since they exited the show; there was speculation that the couple were dating, and made headlines when they seemingly split up. They're still a popular subject of the tabloids, who continue to feed into rumours that the falling-out between them was staged and that they are still seeing each other in a friends-with-benefits capacity. Eoin has never confirmed whether things were serious with Alyssa and has never publically commented on his dating life. They are currently believed to be friends based on public interactions, that also hint at their sexual relationship. Eoin is also friends with season winner Malaya Gold and JUSTYCE due to their Uraps Factor connection. More recently, rumours has circulated about a possible affair between Eoin and Ashley!, which have been denied by Ashley. Eoin and his camp have not commented on the rumours.

Discography
Main Article: Eoin O'Neill Discography

Albums
2013: Eoin

Singles
2013: "Hide The Body" 2013: "Perfect Mistake" 2013: "4AM"