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The New Leaves | |
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 The New Leaves in the music video for "Homesick Hymnal", 2026 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Warrenpoint, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Genre | Contemporary folk |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Label | Corn Crake Records |
| Members | Declan McKay Cian O'Hare Paddy Goodfellow Orla Rice |
| Past members | Patrice McKevitt |
The New Leaves are a contemporary folk band from Warrenpoint, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed in 2022, the group consists of Declan McKay, Cian O'Hare, Paddy Goodfellow and Orla Rice.[1] McKay, the band's principal songwriter, was previously a member of the Glasgow-based indie rock band Young Aviators.[2]
History
[edit]The band's debut album, A Sketch of Home, was released on 7 June 2024 through Corn Crake Records. Recorded at Narrow Water Studios and produced by Steve Fearnley, the album's songs are largely inspired by the area around Warrenpoint, the Mourne Mountains and Carlingford Lough.[3][4]
In 2024, A Sketch of Home peaked at number 10 on the Official Scottish Albums Chart and number 14 on the Official Independent Album Breakers Chart.[5] The single "Donaghaguy Reservoir" was subsequently played on BBC Radio Scotland's Another Country with Ricky Ross in September 2024.[6]
In January 2026, The New Leaves performed at Celtic Connections at Cottiers in Glasgow.[7] Later that year, the band released "Homesick Hymnal", accompanied by a music video filmed around Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains.[8]
Members
[edit]Current members
[edit]- Declan McKay
- Cian O'Hare
- Paddy Goodfellow
- Orla Rice
Former members
[edit]- Patrice McKevitt
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- A Sketch of Home (2024)
Selected singles
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ O'Hare, Columba (28 July 2026). "County Down folk band's new single inspired by the Carlingford Lough area". Newry.ie. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- ↑ O'Hare, Columba (7 June 2024). "The New Leaves release beautiful debut album showcasing the Carlingford Lough area". Newry.ie. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- ↑ "New Album Reviews". Lonesome Highway. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- ↑ Jeffries, Dai (3 July 2024). "The New Leaves – A Sketch Of Home (Corn Crake Records)". Folking.com. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- ↑ "A Sketch of Home – New Leaves". Official Charts. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- ↑ "k.d. lang". Another Country with Ricky Ross. 10 September 2024. BBC Radio Scotland. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- ↑ "Celtic Connections Programme 2026" (PDF). Celtic Connections. Glasgow Life. 2026. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- ↑ O'Hare, Columba (28 July 2026). "County Down folk band's new single inspired by the Carlingford Lough area". Newry.ie. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- ↑ "The New Leaves – Bluebell Woods (Single)". Last Night From Glasgow. Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- ↑ O'Hare, Columba (28 July 2026). "County Down folk band's new single inspired by the Carlingford Lough area". Newry.ie. Retrieved 4 September 2026.