It was odd, Northern Irish rocker Tim Wheeler noticed, how an artist makes an album in virtual seclusion, then releases it uncertain of its sales. A poor reception is bad enough. But a good reception?

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tim Wheeler is part of the band Ash, which was formed in Downpatrick in County Down [BBC] The hit song Shining Light has "worked ...

Ash frontman Tim Wheeler has announced plans to release his debut solo album. Lost Domain will be brought out on November 3 via Sony Red, and will contain new track 'First Sign of Spring'. Wheeler has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ash studio portrait. When high school students get together to form a band, it’s usually awful. But sometimes it’s half-decent, ...