Glowing, reflective folk from County Down: “Donaghaguy Reservoir” by The New Leaves
Mesmerising folk combo The New Leaves are delighted to present their new single, “Donaghaguy Reservoir”, which marks their first release under newly launched folk and acoustic label, Corn Crake Records.
Press by Cobra Promotions
Produced by Steve Fearnley at Narrow Water Studios and mastered by Peter Maher, the track is taken from upcoming album “A Sketch of Home” which is scheduled for a 7th June release.
Donaghaguy Reservoir sits on the outskirts of Warrenpoint, the band’s hometown. It is a place of quiet reflection for both humans and animals alike. Often referred to locally as ‘the duck pond’, it is an area of unpretentious beauty. The song, penned by McKay, attempts to capture a moment of peace at the reservoir – the sights and sounds that make it such a special place for seekers of sanctuary and quiet reflection in nature.
ABOUT THE BAND:
The New Leaves, like so many contemporary music projects, emerged from the post pandemic wilderness. Consisting of four childhood friends from County Down in Northern Ireland, the band blend lush, three-part harmonies, nature inspired lyrics and modern folk aesthetics to brand them as a new, unique force in the genre. The four members came together to breathe life into an expanding songbook written by McKay, who attempts to capture the natural beauty, history, and mythology of homelife beneath the Mourne Mountains and the beautiful townlands that surround Carlingford Lough.
The New Leaves are:
Decky McKay – Vocals, Guitar.
Cian O’ Hare - Vocals, Guitar
Patrice Mc Kevitt – Vocals, Bass.
Paddy Goodfellow – Drums & Percussion
CORN CRAKE RECORDS:
Corn Crake Records is a new label imprint under the wing of LNFG (Last Night From Glasgow), which aims to promote acoustic based singer-songwriters and groups in the folk tradition. The label will be facilitated and organised by Bluebell and McCluskey brother Ken McCluskey, with guidance and input from the team at the mothership of Last Night From Glasgow.
Upcoming Shows
3rd April – Glad Café, Glasgow (Supporting Seamus Fogerty)
4th April – Newry Arts Festival @ Finnegan & Son’s Café
11th April – Spirit Store Dundalk.
the new leaves are included on our “folk & country” playlist. Stream below!
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