Rising Irish indie-folk band Kingfishr have today released their hauntingly melodic new single ‘Caroline.’ Listen here.
‘Caroline’ sees lead singer Eddie take a poignant look back over a past relationship, citing a “combination of hubris and impulsivity” as the sole reason for walking away. There is an endearing vulnerability to the lyrics as he reminisces about “the girl that got away”, with a defiant slice of introspection.
The song is something of a clash between modern and classical Irish cultural meter. There’s a sense of how close it all was, human folly at its most bittersweet. The powerful, cinematic quality to their sound is there in its usual epic proportions, however the underlying message of the track is one of regret. The assured nature of Eddie’s songwriting however, ensures that it doesn’t feel bitter or jaded but rather infused with a youthful sense of hope, and learning from your mistakes.
‘Caroline’ has been a fan favourite and an ever present in the set during the band’s triumphant live shows this summer. It was written “almost on a whim” when Eddie felt inspired by his love of Irish poet Seamus Heaney. “This is the first song that was written with a more guided, poetic intention,” he says. “Tapping into the marriage between the trouble you have in relationships, and also that fairytale Irish existence that people think of.”
‘Caroline’ is Kingfishr’s sixth offering following the previously released Heart In The Water, flowers-fire, Headlands, Anyway & eyes don’t lie, which combined have racked up nearly 2 million streams on Spotify. Three of the tracks were recently performed on The Independent’s live music session Music Box.
Looking ahead to the rest of the year, Kingfishr are set to embark on The Prologue Tour in October 2023. This is the band’s first headline tour with all six dates in Ireland now SOLD OUT. An extra show has been announced for December due to phenomenal demand. Alongside this, the band are also set to play their first London headline show at Camden Assembly on October 24th. Tickets here. See our interview with Kingfishr here
TOUR DATES
October
Wednesday 11th – CYPRUS AVENUE, Cork (SOLD OUT)
Thursday 12th – MIKE THE PIES, Listowel (SOLD OUT)
Friday 13th – DOLAN’S WAREHOUSE, Limerick (SOLD OUT)
Sunday 15th – ROISIN DUBH, Galway (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday 17th – ULSTER SPORTS CLUB, Belfast (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday 18th – WHELAN’S, Dublin (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday 24th – CAMDEN ASSEMBLY, London
December
Saturday 9th – MILK MARKET, Limerick
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