The Deep Hour returns with powerful new single Hurricane – Brian O’Glanby’s bold next chapter

Music Review | 23rd Feb, 2026

If you haven’t yet tuned into The Deep Hour, now’s the time to lean in. The Deep Hour is the latest chapter from Cork-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brian O’Glanby — a musician flying the flag for big-hearted, anthemic songwriting with serious soul. Drawing from an eclectic mix of influences, O’Glanby has carved out a sound that’s unmistakably his own: gritty indie textures, a twist of soul, and richly layered instrumentation that feels both intimate and widescreen. His vocals? Raw, distinctive, and packed with lived-in emotion.

After dropping debut single The One in late 2025 — a release that sparked media buzz, iTunes chart action and solid radio rotation — O’Glanby is back with round two. Enter: Hurricane.

Hurricane dials things in and hits deep. O’Glanby’s weathered vocal sits front and centre, floating over soft, spacious backing. There’s melodic guitar work weaving through layers of ambient-meets-rock soundscapes, creating a track that moves at an easy, almost chill-out tempo — but don’t mistake that calm for lightness. The emotional weight here is real.

Lyrically, Hurricane steps into profoundly personal territory, shining a light on the devastating, often unspoken realities of domestic violence. It’s not just storytelling — it’s testimony. The kind that lingers long after the final note fades.

And then there’s the firepower behind the scenes.

The track features an extraordinary performance from acclaimed guitarist Gerry Leonard, known for his work with David Bowie, Suzanne Vega, Rufus Wainwright, Laurie Anderson, Duncan Sheik, and his own solo project Spooky Ghost. On bass, the exceptional Robbie Malone — whose groove has powered records for David Gray, The Corrs, and Hothouse Flowers — adds depth and muscle to the track’s emotional core.

The result? A song that feels timeless, graceful, and unflinchingly honest.

Hurricane doesn’t just mark the second release from The Deep Hour — it signals a bold new phase for O’Glanby. One where storytelling leads, vulnerability isn’t optional, and every note serves the narrative.

And there’s more on the horizon. O’Glanby has just wrapped his forthcoming album, Through Your Eyes, set for release later this year.

If Hurricane is anything to go by, The Deep Hour isn’t just building momentum — it’s building something that lasts.

The single, Hurricane, is available through all streaming platforms.

Photo Credit: The Deep Hour