Irish singer-songwriter Darren Kiely is making waves with the release of his debut EP, ‘Lost.’ The culmination of years of introspection, the EP encapsulates Kiely’s personal journey and invites listeners to join him on a reflective musical adventure.
“I’m really excited to release a project that reflects on my journey to this point,” shares Kiely. “This EP describes so much of the last few years of my life, and I can’t wait to see what you think of it.”
At the heart of “Lost” is Kiely’s unique fusion of folk-infused pop and rich storytelling, mirroring the picturesque Irish countryside that shaped his upbringing. Kiely is the sole writer of four out of the seven tracks on the EP and collaborated on the remaining three. ‘Lost’ delves into the triumphant struggle of overcoming self-doubt, the quest for self-discovery, emotional questioning, and the pursuit of answers.
The EP features the hit single ‘Mom & Dad,’ a summer release that pays homage to Kiely’s parents for their unwavering support during challenging times. The song debuted in the Top 40 on the Irish Singles Chart and secured a spot in the Top 5 on the Irish Homegrown chart. Country music fans will spot a co-write from Arkansas songwriter Matt Stell on ‘Blood Red’ too as Kiely aims to pull in some modern Country music listeners too.
Included in the EP is the recently released track ‘Lost & Found,’ earning Kiely praise from Grateful Web, which noted his ability to “masterfully carve out his distinctive sound.” Sweety High also acknowledged Kiely’s impact, stating, “Kiely has been making waves with stirring, emotional folk-pop ballads.”
Currently on his headline THE ROAD HOME TOUR, Kiely has already performed in Boston and NYC. The Irish leg of the tour, covering Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway, and Limerick City, sold out on the day of release. Following these dates, Kiely will join The 502s on tour, visiting 20 major cities in the UK, including Berlin, Manchester, Oslo, Paris, and Zurich.
Looking ahead, Kiely has announced his headline North American tour for 2024, titled THE LOST TOUR. Starting in January, the tour will span 17 cities across the United States and Canada, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Toronto. For a complete list of tour dates and ticket information, visit DarrenKiely.com.
Drawing inspiration from acclaimed artists like Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, and Noah Kahan, Kiely has crafted a sound uniquely his own. With a social media following that has surged to over 380k since June, the rising star continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
‘Lost’Â EP Track Listing:
- Lost & Found (Darren Kiely / Joe Fox / Geoff Warburton)
- Ella (Darren Kiely)
- Inside My Mind (Darren Kiely)
- Sunrise (Darren Kiely / Asher Condit / Ross Ellis)
- Mom & Dad (Darren Kiely)
- Blood Red (Darren Kiely / Joe Ginsberg / Matt Stell)
- Time To Leave (Darren Kiely)
