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Members are John McManus (vocals/guitar), Gary Graham (guitar/vocals), Gerard McHugh (vocals/percussion), Michael McKinney (bass/vocals), Declan McCartan (cello/vocals) and Rory McAuley (drums/vocals) .
Originally coming from a couple of small rural villages in the Glens of Antrim and Belfast runabay are six musicians who through their passion for harmony and melody have been writing and recording since late December 2013.
Runabay are at the forefront of fresh, new music in Northern Ireland, a sound which has undeniably been shaped by the beautiful coastline which surrounds the Glens of Antrim and is felt through the swooping melodies and poignant lyrics. The band produce a mature sound that leaves the listener hanging on the intricate guitar riffs, mellow three part harmonies and haunting cello.
Pop | Indie Rock | Americana/Roots
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- 11/03/2017
RUNABAY RELEASE STUNNING NEW SINGLE- 'TOO SOON' (REVERIE)
Following radio support from BBC 6Music, BBC Radio Ulster and Amazing Radio and a string of glowing press features, Northern Irish indie-folk band runabay return with their new single Too Soon (Reverie). The fleet- footed and enchanting new song is led by chiming guitars and Autumnal harmonies and is available now on all streaming and download platforms.
Watch the new video for Too Soon (Reverie) here now. Stream Too Soon (Reverie) on Soundcloud here now.
“Too Soon (Reverie) is...
News
- 11/03/2017, Single Release, "Too Soon (Reverie)", x View
- 10/14/2017, Belfast, NI, Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts, 07:30 PM View
- 05/29/2017, Single Release, "Lotus", x View
- 11/28/2016, Single Release, "You I Know", white View
- 09/16/2016, London, EN, Secret Venue in Tottenham, 07:30 PM View
- 09/05/2016, Single Release, "Woodpecker", x View
- 03/08/2016, Dublin, DN, Ruby Sessions, 9:00 PM View
- 12/05/2015, Single Release, "This Day" View
Press
- Gigging NI, Track review, 12/17/2013, Runabay - Self-Titled See Text
- The Thin Air, Feature story, 12/26/2013, Ones to watch in 2014 See Text
- Conversations about Her, Track review, 07/01/2014, Sequences See Text
- Chordblossom, Track review, 07/08/2014, Debut single See Text
- Music Showcase NI, Video premiere, 08/01/2014, Favourite Videos See Text
- Mayo News, Concert preview, 09/23/2014, Mayo pubs to host emerging acts See Text
- The Connaught Telegraph, Concert preview, 09/24/2014, Guinness Amplify Live kicks off tomorrow See Text
- BBC, Feature story, 11/19/2014, Runabay perform 'Praise You' by Fatboy Slim See Text
