Irish trio Kingfishr are poised to further solidify their meteoric rise with the announcement of their long-awaited debut album, 'Halcyon,' set for release on August 22nd. This highly anticipated news follows an already remarkable journey for the band, which includes a smash hit #1 single with the 4x Platinum-certified 'Killeagh,' two sold-out headline shows at Dublin’s iconic 3Arena, and over 100 million streams globally.
To mark this milestone, Kingfishr has today released their poignant new single, 'Diamonds & Roses.' The track showcases Eddie Keogh's imposing baritone and the band's evocative instrumentation, weaving a narrative of nostalgia, change, and romance. “‘Diamonds & Roses’ is about how much things change,” explains Eddie, adding, “It’s about the death of the status quo and the price we all pay for that.”
'Halcyon' itself is described as an instant "best of," charting Kingfishr's impressive trajectory from early breakthrough favorites like 'Flowers-Fire' and 'Eyes Don’t Lie' to recent hits such as 'Gloria' and 'Man On The Moon.' The album also promises a wealth of new material, including tracks like '21,' 'Next To Me,' and 'Someday,' blending contemporary indie-rock dynamics with the deep soul of their traditional Irish roots.
The band, born on a dairy farm in Tipperary, commented, "'Halcyon' is the culmination of three years’ work... 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!”
In celebration of the album, Kingfishr has also unveiled an extensive UK and European headline tour, culminating in a landmark London show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on December 3rd. Fans who pre-order 'Halcyon' now will gain access to an exclusive ticket pre-sale opening on Wednesday, May 28th, with general sale following on Friday, May 30th.
With a debut album already feeling like a greatest hits collection and a massive tour on the horizon, Kingfishr are truly just getting started.
MAY
24th - Live At Leeds
24th - Warrington, Neighbourhood Weekender
26th - Paris, Les Etoiles (SOLD OUT)
27th - Cologne, Luxor (SOLD OUT)
28th - Berlin, Frannz Club (SOLD OUT)
30th - Amsterdam, Paradiso Tolhuistuin (SOLD OUT)
31st - Hellendoorn, Dauwpop Festival
JUNE
1st - Hulst, Vestrock Festival
3rd- Copenhagen, Pumpehuset (SOLD OUT)
4th - Oslo, John Dee (FINAL TICKETS)
5th - Stockholm, Nalen Klubb (SOLD OUT)
7th - Nijmegen, Doornroosje (SOLD OUT)
21st - Dublin, Fairview Park (SOLD OUT)
JULY
10th - Madrid, Mad Cool Festival
16th - Cork, The Marquee (SOLD OUT)
19th - Nottingham, Splendour Festival
20th - Galway, Heineken Big Top (SOLD OUT)
24th - Cork, The Marquee (SOLD OUT)
24th-27th - Oxfordshire, Truck Festival
26th - Southwold, Latitude Festival
AUGUST
7th - Belfast, Custom House SQ (SOLD OUT)
11th - Budapest, Sziget
13th - St. Polten, Frequency
15th - Bidinghuizen, Lowlands
16th - Hamburg, MS Dockville
17th - Hasselt, Pukkelpop
22nd - Limerick, Live At The Docks (SOLD OUT)
NOVEMBER
4th - Brussels, La Madeleine
5th – Paris, Petit Bain
7th - Barcelona, Sala Wolf
8th - Madrid, Sala Villanos
10th - Milan, Magnolia
11th - Zurich, Bogen F
13th - Munich, Backstage
14th - Berlin, Gretchen
15th - Groningen, Oosterpoort
17th - Amsterdam, Paradiso
18th - Tilburg, 013
19th - Cologne, Gloria
24th - Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom
25th - Newcastle, University
26th - Manchester, Albert Hall
28th - Nottingham, Rock City
29th - Leeds, Beckett Students’ Union
30th - Birmingham, O2 Institute
DECEMBER
2nd - Bristol, O2 Academy
3rd - London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
18th - Dublin, 3Arena (ADDED DATE)
19th - Dublin, 3Arena (SOLD OUT)
‘Halcyon’ tracklist:
1. ‘Man On The Moon’
2. ‘21’
3. ‘Gloria’
4. ‘I Cried, I Wept’
5. ‘Next To Me’
6. ‘Diamonds & Roses’
7. ‘Flowers-Fire’
8. ‘Caroline’ (rework)
9. ‘Killeagh’
10. ‘Ways To Change’ (digital/CD only)
11. ‘Shadow’ (digital/CD only)
12. ‘Blue Skies’
13. ‘Shot In The Dark’
14. ‘Eyes Don't Lie’
15. ‘Someday’
16. ‘Schooldays’
