“A new single from Arrow In The Sky’s upcoming album to release later this year. ‘Fire’ is psychedelic and genre-diffusing, with influences ranging from punk to rock to even some folk.”
– Hot Press.
“As anticipation builds for the full album release, ‘Time Of Need’ offers a tantalizing taste of what’s to come from this talented Irish outfit.”
– Pure M Zine
Arrow In The Sky are a dynamic duo of multi-instrumentalists, Conor McCauley and Brian Murphy, hailing from the heart of Ireland. Known for their unique sound, they have previously released two acclaimed mini-albums: Do What Thou Wilt (2009) and Winter’s Requiem (2011). Their songwriting partnership creates a distinct world of rapture and sorrow, blending traditional instruments with an unconventional approach.
Arrow In The Sky’s live performances are as captivating as their studio work, featuring looping guitars, blazing mandolins, and a suitcase-turned-bass drum. This innovative style has made them a favourite opening act for renowned Irish bands like Villagers, The Stunning, and Duke Special.
Their previous singles such as ‘Time of Need’ and ‘Fire’ which has nearly 9k streams on Spotify, picked up support in the likes of Hot Press, Pure M Zine, Rolling Stone En Espanol, The Beat, IMRO Radio Nova, RTÉ 2XM, LMFM and more and their single ‘My Sunshine’ has gathered nearly 16k streams on Spotify making the duo a hot one to watch!
‘The Girl Who Thought She Was A Bird’ is the next release from their upcoming highly anticipated album, the single is set for release on June 21st and the band hopes to gather more press and radio support to continue building their momentum.
Fans can also experience the song live as Arrow in the Sky at their upcoming gig in Clarke’s Mullingar on the 19th of July.
‘The Girl Who Thought She Was a Bird’, the latest track from Arrow In The Sky showcases the band’s signature blend of lyrical depth and haunting melodies, capturing the essence of human longing and resilience. Originally written during Ireland’s last recession and mass youth exodus, the song’s poignant themes of aspiration and escape remain strikingly relevant today. This modern-day emigration song attempts to capture the enduring human desire for freedom and transformation amidst economic hardship.
The song narrates the story of a young woman dreaming of escape and transformation, set against the juxtaposition of urban sprawl and natural beauty. With vivid imagery of “glass canyon corridors” and a “lion’s roar” sunrise, the song immerses listeners in a world where hope and reality intertwine.
To work on the upcoming single the band brought in their good friend, Leeds violin virtuoso Kieran O’Malley. R’n’B is brought by punk rockabilly double-bass man Tim Fernley and rhythmic powerhouse Michael Cronin on drums.
