D-Side were an Irish boy band established in 2001, by twins Rory and Eoghan MacSweeney and they were signed to Edel Records. Edel brought in Kim Glover to manage the band after her success with New Kids on the Block, Ant & Dec, B*Witched and Let Loose. Glover secured their entry into Japan getting them a recording contract with Avex and worked with them until the end of 2004. They had some success in Japan, the United Kingdom, and Europe, winning 'Best New Band Award' at the Smash Hits Tour in 2002. The band was initially made up of 6 members, Derek Ryan, Damien Guiden, Elroy Cahill, Shane Creevey, Damien Bowe & Derek Moran. The band released their first single Stronger Together in Ireland only, which reached No.5 in the Irish charts. The band then prepared to release their second single, Speechless across Europe, building on the successes in their home market. However prior to launch two of the original line up left the band. D-Side recruited a new member and became a 5 piece, thereafter achieving three Top 10 singles in the UK/Ireland and some around Europe. While smashing the Japanese chart hitting no.1. Support Blue, Westlife and many other bands on tour during 2001 and 2002, before headlining their own fantastic live shows. As well as being involved in many Charity events such as Soccer Magic, Soccer 6, Children in Need and ChildLine. Many achievements along the way always great entertainment on when on radio and tv. In 2006 D-Side took part in international contest "New wave" in Urmala. They released a total of three albums in Japan, as well as a greatest hits compilation. They were signed to the Japanese record label, Avex and managed by John Black at .
History
2001–2003: ''Stronger Together''
Stronger Together was the title of the first album written by Red Rhythm AKA Simon Britton & Cliff Randall and Tara McDonald. It was released in 2003 by Polydor Records UK. The album was a hit in many countries, including the UK, Ireland, Germany, France and China. The album reached the Top 10 in those countries. The album contained five singles. The first single was titled "Stronger Together", and it was only released in Ireland, reaching No. 5. The second single was "Speechless", released in all the countries, and got some success in Europe and Asia. The single reached the Top 10 in UK Singles Chart. In the other countries, it reached the Top 40. The third single was "Invisible", released in late 2003, and reached No. 7 in the UK. The single was also a hit in Europe and Asia, and the Top 5 in other countries, such as China, Ireland and France. The song was later covered by Clay Aiken. The fourth single, "Real World", was released in February 2004. The single was No. 4 in Ireland, and reached the Top 10 in UK, France and China. The fifth and final single was "Pushin' Me Out", released in April 2004. It reached only No. 21 in the UK.
2004–2006: ''Gravity'' and ''Unbroken''
Gravity was the second album from the band and released by Avex/Polydor. The group had become a trio by this time. The album peaked at No. 10 in China, but generated less interest elsewhere, only reaching No. 20 in Ireland, and landing within the Top 40 in France and Germany. The album contained three singles, but only one was released in Europe. The single "One More Night Alone" missed the Top 40 in France and Germany, and in China peaked at No. 27. The next single was "Sacrifice", a pop-ballad duet with Antony Costa, which was only released in Japan and China. The single reached No. 1 on the Chinese charts. The third single, "Who Wants the World", was only released in Japan. Their third and final album, Unbroken, was released on 28 October 2006. "No One" was an unreleased track written by Bryan Adams.
