Ronan Nolan / Dara Quilty
Today, Irish band Apella release ‘Glorious‘, a brand new single that marks their long-awaited return.
As fate would have it, the song lands on the hottest day of the year. You couldn’t plan it any better if you tried, unless Apella control the weather? That would be a first for the music industry.
Formed by songwriter and frontman Dara Quilty and drummer Ronan Nolan, Apella have always worn their hearts on their sleeves. With ‘Glorious‘, they deliver their most emotionally charged and ambitious song to date. It’s big, bright, and unapologetically alive.
From the opening chords to the massive chorus, the track builds with real intention and doesn’t let go.
This is the band’s first release since their debut album, ‘1963‘, which topped the charts in 2021.
“I cannot confirm nor deny the rumors in regard to our ability to control the weather, however… I can confirm this song could be our best work! I am thrilled to finally share it with the world!” – Dara Quilty
After a number of years working with independent artists and living in New York City and Los Angeles, Quilty once again teamed up with producer Joe Egan out of Clara, Co. Offaly, drummer Nolan, composer John Byrne, and mixing engineer Aidan Cunningham.
With ‘Glorious,’ it is abundantly clear that Quilty was able to blend his international experience with Apella’s Irish roots to elevate the band’s offering. The result is something that feels immediate and honest, but also timeless, a reminder of why Apella first captured people’s attention.
For fans of punchy guitar riffs, explosive drums, catchy melodies, soaring harmonies, and music with a story to tell, this is the moment to tune back in. There’s a sense of perspective in the lyrics, and there’s a clarity in the sound that brings a fresh, unexpected energy to the Irish music scene.
“It’s worth every single $0.0004c per stream let me tell ya!”- Ronan Nolan
After everything, Apella are still here. Still writing. Still playing. Still pouring everything into their music. And ‘Glorious‘ is exactly what that sounds like.
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