Irish prodigy Darren Kiely releases his new track “Avalon” (LISTEN HERE). Produced by David Baron (Lana Del Rey, Lumineers, Shawn Mendes) and written by Kiely and Kevin Kadish, the soaring new track continues to showcase Kiely’s relatable lyrics as a developing songwriter.
“‘Avalon’ is a song about moving away from where you’re from and finding a new life somewhere else,” says Kiely. “It describes the burning desire to find a new life and references generations past who moved away and never came back.”
The six-track EP takes Kiely’s craft to new heights as he explores the harsh realities that come with growing up and moving on.
Pulling inspiration from influences like Mumford & Suns, The Lumineers and Noah Kahan, Kiely has mastered his own distinctive sound while drawing in fans worldwide. With a busy start to 2024 — “Sunrise” reached No. 1 on the Irish Homegrown Chart, signing to Free Flight Records, and headlining his sold-out 33-date international THE LOST TOUR— Kiely continues to capitalize on his momentum with the announcement of plans to join Mat Kearney on the HEADLIGHTS HOME TOUR this fall. For a full list of tour dates and tickets, visit darrenkiely.com.
Hailing from a quaint town in Co. Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely’s folk-infused pop sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and Noah Kahan. At just five years old, Darren learned the tin whistle, and at eight years old he picked up the fiddle, eventually teaching himself to play guitar as well. Darren began singing in 2019, quickly garnering attention for his raw and fervent vocals and emotive delivery. After winning numerous honors at a national level in Irish traditional music, Darren found his way to NYC in 2022 to continue developing his own music and sound, and soon after headed to the songwriting hub of Nashville.
Darren Kiely took his new music on the road with his headline THE ROAD HOME TOUR & THE LOST TOUR, where he sold out shows across his home country of Ireland and in the US. Following his headline tour, Kiely toured across Europe with the 502s and will join Mat Kearny on the road this fall.
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