runabay

Release
11/07/2019

About

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.

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Pop | Indie Rock | Americana/Roots

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RUNABAY RETURN WITH NEW INDIE-FOLK SINGLE HOW LONG

RELEASE DATE – 7th November 2019

Following a nomination for this year’s Northern Ireland Music Prize , the BBC6Music seal of approval and support from Spotify official playlists , indie-folk band Runabay are back today with their new single How Long . It’s lifted from their recent debut album Between The Lines , and offers up shimmering folk guitars alongside yearning strings and indie-rock melodies.

“How Long is a song about the grip of technology on humanity and how communication systems have built new barriers to our interaction,” explains Runabay vocalist and guitarist John McManus. “The lyrics delve into the evolution of tech, its impact on our behaviour and psyche and make the point that whilst trends come and go, it is people who will be there as the only constant in life.”

Following previous singles which earned a stream of national radio plays and gained the accolade of ‘Play Irish Artist of the Week’ twice on Today FM, the band have cemented their place at the forefront of new Irish music with their debut album and its singles. Lush soundscapes and a driving, cinematic intensity power their songs to new heights and skilfully blend earthy folk and soaring indie-rock.

Runabay have been championed by Steve Lamacq & Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music) , Ralph McLean (BBC Radio Ulster) , Janice Long (BBC Wales) and Roddy Hart (BBC Scotland) and have also gained plenty of other accolades - including being selected as part of the legendary Whelan’s ‘Ones To Watch’ and being nominated for ‘Irish Single of the Year’ in 2015. They’ve also had a string of glowing press features from tastemakers Hot Press Magazine, ChordBlossom and Culture Hub NI.

“Absolutely beautiful…simply gorgeous” - Ed Smith, TODAY FM

“Thoughtful, strumming guitar songs that will appeal to fans of José Gonzalez” - HOT PRESS

“The real deal” - CULTURE HUB NI

UPCOMING LIVE DATES –

Sat. 9 Nov. - Classic Album Revisited: Snow Patrol – Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

Friday 15 Nov. - Atlantic Sessions Festival - Springhill bar, Portstewart,

Thurs. 28 Nov. – Presenting Between The Lines - Harty Room, Queens University Belfast

SINGLE CREDITS –

John McManus - Vocals/Guitar

Gary Graham - Guitar/Vocals

Gerard McHugh - Vocals/Percussion

Michael McKinney - Bass/Vocals