Robert O'Connor

Robert featured on docuseries Dublin Daoine this week, talking to Larry Skynt about his new single "River", the life of a self-managed artist, and his plans for 2019.

Watch the full interview on Facebook.

Caesar Live 'N' Loud continues to support Robert's work this year with an article about his new single "River".

Speaking to the music site, Robert said: For many years I’ve thought about recording this song - and last Christmas when I was planning my comeback I decided, if the first two singles were well-received, I’d finally do it".

He added: "When I went into the studio to record it, the most important thing was that it wasn’t going to sound like a karaoke cover where I copied every element of the original. There’s enough versions out there with acrobatic vocals and piano, it was time for an alternative approach!"

Read it in full here.

Music critic Paul Reynolds has given "River" a positive review on his iconic blog MyFizzyPop. 

"He's taken the song back to its architectural blueprints and re-built it in a bold, evocative new way. It is a daring take on the classic song and one that pays off, leaving you with your own thoughts and reminiscing as the music fades away". 

Read the full review.

"River" has been added to the LGBTQ Music Chart! You can vote for the song by clicking here - scroll to the bottom of the page and click the song title.

Robert's previous single "No Second Chances" secured the number one position on the chart earlier this year.

You can also read Mysocalledgaylife.co,uk's write-up on "River" here.

Canada's Q108 Kingston has added "River" to its playlist.

All three of Robert's single releases this year have featured on the Ontario-based radio station.

"River" is arriving at UK radio with plays over the coming days. KOR Radio show The Perfumed Allotment will play the song tonight at 10pm. Robert's previous single "You Found Me" went to number one on the show's Indie Alliance Chart earlier this year.

On Saturday, the track will feature on Big Boots & Celtic Roots, which you can hear on Lionheart Radio from 7pm.

Both stations can be heard worldwide via the Tune-In app!

"River" is building at local radio in Ireland with Phoenix FM, Dublin South FM and Liffey Sound FM playing the track ths week.

All stations can be heard worldwide via the Tune-In app.

Robert will feature on Phoenix 92.5FM tomorrow at 10am to talk about the release of his new single "River".

Listen live locally at 92.5FM or worldwide via the Tune-In app.

"River" will feature on Irish Post 2018 award-winning DJ Roddie Cleere's Irish Music show tonight!

Hear the track alongside some fine Irish music from 10pm on KCLR 96FM.

In case you missed Robert's interview special with Indie Star Radio last night, its now available to listen back to in full on iTunes, Spotify and iHeartRadio.

During the hour-long conversation, broadcast live from Las Vegas, Robert talked in-depth about his journey back to making music, his thoughts on contemporary country music, and what it's like to work as an independent artist in 2018.