Ahead of a sold-out Fairview Park show next month, and two headline shows in the 3Arena in December, Irish trio Kingfishr have announced details of their debut album Halcyon, which is set for release on 22nd August. The news is accompanied by the release of their latest single ‘Diamonds & Roses’, and dates for UK and European tour in November.

‘Halcyon’ is an album that feels like an instant ‘best of’. It charts Kingfishr’s journey so far, from early breakthrough favourites ‘Flowers-Fire’ and ‘Eyes Don’t Lie’ right through to new highlights such as ‘Killeagh’, ‘Gloria’ and ‘Man On The Moon’. But there’s also a wealth of brand new material ripe for discovery with tracks including ‘21’, ‘Next To Me’, ‘Someday’ and ‘Schooldays’. The album’s CD and digital formats also add two extra tracks in the shape of ‘Ways To Change’ and ‘Shadow’. It’s a striking statement of intent from a band who find the commonality between the dynamics of contemporary indie-rock and the soul of their traditional Irish roots.

The band commented, “‘Halcyon’ is the culmination of three years’ work, though most of the time it hasn’t felt like it. 

We grew up in different parts of rural Ireland though the band itself was born on a dairy farm in Tipperary.  The songs were written in a small kitchen where generations of farmers became singers and storytellers when the work was done. The name ‘Halcyon’ is a nod to the landscape and heritage that has moulded our music, even though the songs don’t all come from a happy or peaceful place.

We’re so proud of all of this. Thank you for being a part of it. On and up!”

‘Diamonds & Roses’ is the latest in a series of tracks which showcase Kingfishr’s ability to wind personal experiences through the depth of universal emotion. It was written by Kingfishr, Jim Eliot and Billy Joel, and was produced by David Anthony Curley. Singer Eddie Keogh said the track is “about how much things change. It’s about the death of the status quo and the price we all pay for that. It’s about the terror of existence, but in spite of that it’s about the good that shines through.”