Irish indie-folk trio Kingfishr showcase an all-together new dimension to their artistry this week with the release of their captivating new single ‘Afterglow’.
Co-written by the band along with Iain Archer (Jake Bugg, Snow Patrol, James Bay), and produced by David Anthony Curley, the emotionally wrought track sees the group wrestle with the complexities of heartbreak, as they try to make sense of a love that is not reciprocated.
Speaking on the concept behind the song, Eddie, McGoo and Fitz say in a joint statement: “So much of your time growing up can be wasted in pursuit of people who you think you love but they don’t feel the same way.”
“You give them everything and lay your heart on the floor for them, but they don’t reciprocate that feeling and can unintentionally hurt you because of this. It’s easy in hindsight to say you should have known better, but in the moment you’re blinded and you don’t notice all that time you’re wasting.”
Listen to ‘Afterglow’ below:
News of the singles release comes following the announcement that the band are to play on the Avalon Stage at the LEGENDARY Glastonbury this summer!
“We are lost for words and eternally grateful for the opportunity,” the trio say of their upcoming appearance. “We’d need a week to sum up everything we’re feeling.
“Having spent the last two years playing on a farm in Tipperary, it’s an enormous privilege and an honour to be asked to play at a slightly less prestigious farm across the sea.”
Formed as teens whilst studying at university in Limerick, Kingfishr (made up of Eogan “McGoo” McGrath, Edmond Keogh and Eoin Fitzgibbons) unapologetically lean into their heritage, incorporating traditional Celtic instruments, evocative melodies, and poetic lyrics to produce music that aims to highlight and emphasise the human experience.
Although still relatively new on the scene, the band have supported Bruce Springsteen at BST Hyde Park, George Ezra and Dermot Kennedy, and to date have amassed over 20 million streams on Spotify.
‘Afterglow’ is available to download / stream here.