The Script is an Irish rock band that was founded in Dublin in 2001. The band consists of lead singer, keyboardist and guitarist Danny O'Donoghue and drummer Glen Power. Another founding member, lead guitarist Mark Sheehan, sadly passed away on 14 April 2023 after a short illness.
The band moved to London after being signed to Phonogenic, an imprint of the Sony Label Group. Their first album "The Script" was released in August 2008 and was accompanied by the debut single "We Cry" and other singles such as "The Man Who Can't Be Moved", "Breakeven" and "Before the Worst". The album reached number one in the charts in both Ireland and the UK.
Their next three albums, "Science & Faith" (2010), "#3" (2012) and "No Sound Without Silence" (2014), all reached the top of the album charts in Ireland and the UK. Some of the hit singles from these albums are "For the First Time", "Nothing", "Hall of Fame" and "Superheroes".
Her fifth studio album "Freedom Child" was released on 1 September 2017 and includes the UK Top 20 single "Rain". Their sixth studio album "Sunsets & Full Moons" was released on 8 November 2019 and includes the single "The Last Time". A greatest hits album was released on 1 October 2021.
The Script's music has been featured in television programmes such as 90210, Ghost Whisperer, The Hills, Waterloo Road, EastEnders, Made in Chelsea and The Vampire Diaries. Frontman Danny O'Donoghue was also a coach on The Voice UK for seasons 1 and 2 before leaving the show to focus more on the band.
The band has won three Meteor Ireland Music Awards, two World Music Awards and has received two Brit Award nominations. The Script has sold over 20 million albums worldwide.
In 2024, the band announced their new album "Satellites" and offered pre-orders via their official website. Despite the tragic loss of Mark Sheehan, the band remains and continues their musical journey. Their music remains an important contribution to the pop-rock scene.
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