Cork singer-songwriter Tiz McNamara’s 2020 ‘April Fool’ EP has racked up streams on Spotify for it’s emotionally resonant and deeply personal lyricism. The EP’s songs were tracked over a week in a log cabin in Nova Scotia and explore themes of loss and pain over guitar and piano instrumentals.

“This song is written about my brother and dad who both drowned when I was 10 months old while sailing. I release a new track on April 1st each year as it’s their anniversary and it helps make a pretty tough time of year into a more productive one. These songs are extremely personal and close to the bone, but for me that has always been what making music was all about. It’s about telling stories and hopefully giving comfort to others.” explains Tiz.

“I’ve held on to this song for a couple of years, but was waiting for the right producer to do it justice. I recorded it in a cabin at Lake Echo in Nova Scotia, Canada, produced by Dan Ledwell, and it features some beautifully delicate backing vocals from Breagh MacKinnon. I hope you like it.”

Today, McNamara shares the Ignas Laugalis directed video for April Fool. The video features an impressive interpretive dance performance capturing the turmoil present in McNamara’s voice as he ruminates on death and grief throughout the track.

Watch April Fool here: