Press

• Irish Examiner- Ireland (September 5, 2026)

  “MacLean writes without the urge to flatten the people in her past into heroes and villains, and that generosity gives the memoir its unusual emotional texture.”

• The Wishing Well- Ireland (September 1st, 2026)

  “Some people write songs because they have a gift. Tara MacLean wrote songs because she needed somewhere safe to put the things that hurt.”

• Irish Daily Mail- YOU Magazine (August 15th, 2026)

  “Each Irish word is like a spell of it’s own. I am hungry for the poetry of this place.”

• Music News UK (May 8th, 2026)

  “Occasionally an artist crosses your path and captures your heart in a way that you had not anticipated.”

• Yorkshire Times- UK (May 11th, 2026)

  “Known for her soulful voice and deeply personal songwriting, Tara blends melody with storytelling, inviting audiences into the heart of her creative journey.”

• Behind The Music RTE Ireland (April 7th, 2026)

• Entertainment Now Tour Announcement (Sept 15, 2025)

• The Yorkshire Times (Sept 18, 2025)"

  “…nothing short of spellbinding.”

• The Yorkshire Times (Sept 18th, 2025)

‍ ‍“Judging by the long queue of people waiting for photos and autographs after her set, her connection with audiences here is only deepening.”

• Sistra UK- Music Review (Aug 19, 2024)

• "Live in My Hometown” truly encapsulates MacLean’s genius artistry of both writing incredible music and having an impeccable voice on stage.”

• York Calling- Music Review (Aug 19th, 2024)

  “Her charm and passion shines through as if she is serenading us personally. Her vocals are simply beautiful as they deliver songs that are full of traditional folk with a modern edge.”

• Music New UK (Sept 3rd, 2024)

  “…a seldom matched rawness and authenticity which has been the staple of her successful 25+ years in the music business.”

• Entertainment Focus- Music Review (Aug 20, 2024)

  “..a packed-out show at The Green Note in London where she mesmerised the audience with her stage presence, songwriting depth and her poetic lyrics.”

• Lock Magazine UK- Music Review (Sept 4, 2024)

  “As Tara MacLean continues to explore new musical horizons, ‘Live In My Hometown’ stands as a beautiful bridge between her past and future works, reaffirming her place as a cherished voice on the international scene.”

• Entertainment-Focus UK: Show Review (May 31, 2023)
  ”Anyone familiar with MacLean’s music will know that she has the unique ability to combine atmosphere and heartfelt lyrics, with an emotional vocal that never fails to hit the listener straight in the heart.”

• iHeartRadio: Interview (April 12, 2023)
  “All books are page-turners (that's how books work) but if you read nothing else this season, read this powerful and compelling memoir.”

• Canadian Beats: 5 Questions With (April 10, 2023)

• CBC Books: 32 Books to Read in Spring 2023 (April 11, 2023)

• Entertainment-Focus UK: Album Review (April 3, 2023)

• Entertainment-Focus UK: Book Review (Mar 31, 2023)
  ‘Song of the Sparrow’ is a book that is simply a must-read. Whether you’re a fan of MacLean’s music or not, you’ll find her story engaging and inspiring.

• Toronto Star: The bestselling books in Canada for the week ending March 22 (Mar 22, 2023)

• Toronto Star: Tara MacLean’s memoir ‘Song of the Sparrow’ will make you cry (Mar 18, 2023)
  “It will make you cry, but in a good way. A triumphant way.” “The book unflinchingly kicks ass.”

• Americana UK: Book Review (Mar 16, 2023)
  "This is the story of a fierce, resilient soul whose flight sometimes approaches the stars and is sometimes close to crashing into the ocean." - Americana UK

• Victoria Times-Colonist: Singer-songwriter Tara MacLean's memoir a gutsy, gripping read (Mar 15, 2023)
  "Singer-songwriter Tara MacLean's memoir a gutsy, gripping read" - Times Colonist 

• UMFM "Turning Pages" feature interview (Mar 15, 2023)

• Spill Magazine: Book Review (Mar 14, 2023)
  "The way that MacLean engages her reader, and the eloquence, emotion, and poetry of her words make this a wonderful read." - Spill Magazine

• Entertainment Focus UK: Video Premiere (Mar 14, 2023)

• Mainstreet PEI with Matt Rainnie (Mar 14, 2023)

• CBC Radio One "North by Northwest" (Mar 12, 2023)

• SiriusXM "Canada Now" feature interview (Mar 9, 2023)

• CTV Vancouver Island (Mar 8, 2023)

• Song of the Sparrow on top list for 2023 Toronto Star (Jan 6, 2023)