Michael Whitesides is about to release his debut album, much to the excitement of his already sizeable army of fans. With the album expected to be a success, the exciting newfangled sound that he has made his own is certain to gain interest from across the world.

The development of his unique style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence.

The songs provide a combination of his exciting guitar playing and mellow vocals, with a rhythmic undercurrent that bears testament to his bodhran playing, and punctuated throughout with elements of reggae, hip-hop, punk, jazz, pop and R&B