Indie folk rock band Blue Fish Diamond will release their new single Servants To The Hand on Friday 26th April, which will be available on all major streaming platforms from that date.
About Servants To The Hand
Through its social commentary narrative, Servants To The Hand decries the rise in right-wing extremism over recent years. The repeated tagline “we know what you’re trying to sell us is fear” calls out widespread disinformation from right wing-media channels; disinformation that has stoked fear and hatred on issues ranging from immigration to the validity of democratic elections.
Speaking about Servants To The Hand, Jim Murphy of Blue Fish Diamond said “We live in an era where disinformation is rife and can spread like wildfire on social media. Preying on vulnerability and a sense of disenfranchisement, invisible hands pull the strings to further their right-wing agendas. In Ireland, we saw this string-pulling lead to a night of rioting and looting in Dublin before Christmas and more recently to a spate of arson attacks on properties rumoured to be earmarked as accommodation for asylum seekers.”
Servants To The Hand was produced by Gavin Glass at Orphan Recording Studios. The song was co-written by Jim Murphy and Mark Keogh. The musicians who performed on the recording are:
Jim Murphy (lead vocals and rhythm guitar)
Matilda O’Mahony (backing vocals)
Laura Ryder (keys)
Axel McDonald (lead guitar)
Ronan Quinn (bass)
Shay Sweeney (drums)
Single Launch Gigs
Blue Fish Diamond will perform single launch gigs in Dublin and in Castlebar to mark the release of Servants To The Hand:
- Thursday 25th April: Workmans Cellar, Dublin
- Friday 26th April: Garbos Venue, Castlebar
About Blue Fish Diamond
Blue Fish Diamond are an Irish indie folk rock band who have been described by Hot Press magazine as “a bit of a super-group for those in the know in the capital”. In 2018, the band released their debut album From Dark to Light and followed this up in 2021 with their second album Frozen Stars on the Night. Their main influences include Tom Petty, R.E.M., The Beatles and Paul Simon.
Blue Fish Diamond’s music has been played on radio stations across Ireland including on national radio and they have also caught the attention of radio presenters in various European countries, the United States and Australia. One of their songs (Salvation Call) was included on a global retail playlist throughout 2019 and for part of 2020.
They have played at many Dublin music venues including Whelans, The Workman’s Club and The Grand Social and at venues in Kilkenny, Wicklow, Cork, Monaghan and Cavan. In 2018, they played at Electric Picnic and they have also played at music festivals in Dublin, Cork and Monaghan.
“a bit of a super-group for those in the know in the capital”
Hot Press Magazine (IE)
“[Sunshine in My Brain] is absolutely stunning, a melancholic anthem with some of the most impressive instrumentation I’ve heard from any unsigned act”
RGM Magazine (UK)
“[Free] is a vibrant ode to nature and freedom through wily guitars, rich harmonies, driving backbeats, and charming visuals”
Atwood Magazine (USA)
“The rollicking new track comes packed with shimmering guitars and silky vocals”
Indie 88 (CA)
“the Dublin based band harness the power and skill of each and every musician to create compelling, emotive music
Listen to Discover (UK)
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