Indie Folk band Norabelle release single ahead of album launch

Music Review | 11th Feb, 2025 Norabelle

Indie folk band from Dundalk and now based in Dublin, Norabelle, announce the release of their highly anticipated second album, The Mountain Blinks, alongside the release of their hauntingly beautiful new single and video, How Long Does It Take?

The band has built a reputation for crafting beautiful hushed, melodic folk music with intricate arrangements and poetic lyricism. Influenced by artists such as Red House Painters, Bill Callahan, and Lambchop, their sound combines delicate guitar picking, intricate piano lines, and lush vocal harmonies.

The latest single, How Long Does It Take? encapsulates Norabelle's ethos—a delicate yet powerful meditation on grief and the impermanence of life. Written from Clarke's perspective as a child processing the death of his mother, the song blends poignant lyrics with haunting harmonies and intricate instrumentation. Clarke reflects:

It's a song born from questions that haunted me as a child, like, 'How long does it take until you're not you?' It's both literal and metaphorical—about physical change and the emotional transformation of a family after loss

Their soon to be released album was recorded at Black Mountain Recording Studios, nestled in the serene Cooley Mountains. The album beautifully reflects the band's surroundings, featuring hushed melodies, intricate arrangements, and harmonized vocals. Speaking about the album, lead vocalist Ken Clarke said:

The Mountain Blinks explores the themes of memory, grief, and the fragility of life. It's deeply personal, touching on my own experiences of loss and how those memories shape us, even when they're fleeting or unreliable.

Norabelle - How Long Does It Take? (Youtube)

The single, How Long Does It Take?, is available through all streaming platforms.

Their highly anticipated second album, The Mountain Blinks, is set for release on the 11th April, 2025.

Photo Credit: Paddy Clarke

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