VIRAL SENSATION GARETH RELEASES ORIGINAL ‘LAST THING I DO’ TODAY (JAN 17)
The track received its first play on BBC Radio 1 on Wednesday
Embarking on debut European headline tour in April – tickets available here
LONDON, U.K. – (17 January, 2025) – Northern Ireland’s Gareth has today released his original song ‘Last Thing I Do’, which received its first radio play on BBC Radio 1 this week, with Future Pop presenter Jodie Bryant saying of the track, “it’s fun, it’s country, it’s pop to the max.”
The 24-year old, who Bob Harris said “is going to be a big star” on his show BBC Radio 2 show last night, is gaining immense traction for blending his Irish roots with his love of country music and storytelling and was named one of Absolute Radio Country’s ‘Class of 2025’ artists-to-watch earlier this week.
Gareth said of the release, “I wrote this song as it relates to my recent move from Northern Ireland to Nashville. The song mentions that no matter where you travel or what dreams you chase, you will never forget those that are closest to you. Somehow you will always find your way back to the ones you love. I am excited to kick off this new chapter of music with this song.”
‘Last Thing I Do’ was written by Gareth alongside Zach Crowell, who is a three-time GRAMMY Award nominee and has written/produced over 30 #1 songs, and Ilsey Juber, whose credits include: Beyoncé’s ‘All Night’, Miley Cyrus’ ‘Midnight Sky’, Mark Ronson’s ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’ and Jelly Roll’s ‘When The Drugs Don’t Work’.
Gareth’s debut EP Changing Seasons was released in October 2024, and his cover project Covers (From Across The Pond) which includes his highly acclaimed and viral cover of Noah Kahan’s ‘Stick Season’, which he credits for kickstarting his career. Gareth’s version has received over 25 million views and has been streamed over 15 million times.
Gareth is set to hit the road with Chayce Beckham for a run of shows in Canada next month, followed by appearances at C2C: Country To Country Festival in Berlin (March 7) and Rotterdam (March 9) before embarking on his debut European headline tour in the spring. The Beyond The Backyard Tour will see Gareth performing in Cork, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam, Hamburg Stockholm and Oslo – limited tickets are available here.
Gareth’s Beyond The Backyard Tour Dates:
Thur., 24 April, 2025 – Cyprus Avenue – Cork, IE
Fri., 25 April, 2025 – The Academy – Dublin, IE
Sat., 26 April 2025 – The Limelight 1 – Belfast, UK
Mon., 28 April 2025 – Òran Mór – Glasgow, UK
Wed., 30 April 2025 – Gorilla – Manchester, UK
Thur., 1 May 2025 – The Garage – London, UK
Fri., 2 May 2025 – Paradiso – Amsterdam, NL – SOLD OUT
3 May 2025 – Uebel & Gefährlich / Turmzimmer – Hamburg, DE
Tue., 6 May 2025 – Nalen Klubb – Stockholm, SE
Wed., 7 May 2025 – Postkontoret – Oslo, NO
ABOUT GARETH:
Rising star Gareth seamlessly blends traditional Country music with the rich sounds of Irish Folk. Originally from Castlederg, Northern Ireland, he moved to Nashville to chase his musical dreams. With viral hits like his cover of “Stick Season” and amassing over 25 million streams to date, Gareth has garnered critical acclaim, inking a publishing deal with BMG. His heartfelt new single, “Last Thing I Do,” showcases his signature style, intertwining poignant lyrics with energetic melodies. In 2025, Gareth embarks on a global tour, marking the next chapter in his soaring career.