Biography

Gareth Dunlop (born East Belfast) is a singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland who is a multi-instrumentalist, engineer and producer. His distinct songwriting and vocal styles has led to his songs being featured in numerous television shows, films and commercials. In 2013, Dunlop's song "Wrap Your Arms Around Me" was part of the soundtrack for the movie Safe Haven based on a romance novel by Nicholas Sparks. His song was the second best selling single on the album. Currently, Dunlop is in a joint venture publishing deal with Moraine Music Group and Round Hill Music. He spends time in both the US and Northern Ireland, but permanently lives in Belfast and operates a recording studio in Hollywood.As a songwriter and artist, Dunlop has a mix of folk and soul music, which can be heard in several films, television shows and commercials. In 2013, Dunlop's "Wrap Your Arms Around Me" was included in the Safe Haven soundtrack and was one of the featured music videos from the film, alongside music by artists Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Amos Lee, Brandi Carlile, Ben Harper, and others. Other songs by Dunlop also appear in commercials for Subaru in the US Discover Northern Ireland, and Disney Germany. Television shows featuring Dunlop's songs include "NASHVILLE", House, One Tree Hill, Private Practice, Switched at Birth, Army Wives, "Lucifer" and Cougar Town.