On this second album, the 27-year-old Scot of Irish heritage really opens up as a lyricist, delivering some of the most powerfully raw emotions in song form I’ve heard in many years.
Folk Radio UK
Read the newest review for Lorkin O’Reilly’s new album, Marriage Material, thanks to David Morrison for Folk Radio UK: https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/08/lorkin-oreilly-marriage-material/
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No different than talking to a stranger at a coffee shop about their life story, Marriage Material is an unexpected collection that is wonderfully simple and intriguing.
Dust Country
Thanks to Dust Country for the new review of Marriage Material by Lorkin O’Reilly. Read: https://dustyorgan.com/2021/08/20/singer-songwriter-lorkin-oreilly-faces-his-past-on-sophomore-album-marriage-material/
Marriage Material is out now everywhere, listen: https://ffm.to/marriagematerial
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It’s an intimate album that feels like a whisper on the skin.
Louder Than War
Almost three years since the singer-songwriter released his debut album Heaven Depends, Lorkin O’Reilly returns with treasure trove of powerful reflections.
Marriage Material examines themes of deep love, family ties, and broken vows. It was recorded mostly at home in Catskill, New York in 2020, and calls on Lorkin O’Reilly’s extended network of musical brethren for support, with appearances by Kenny Siegel (Old Soul Studios), Matthew Cullen (Ultraam), Sam Smith, Will Bryant, Lee Falco, Felix M-B, and Laura Quirke (Lemoncello). The songs amble with intent through the halls of memory; unafraid to lament, bear teeth, or poke fun as needed; as the artist tries honestly to see the future in consideration of his recent past. After emigrating to America at eighteen and marrying at a young age to later separating from his wife, then finally becoming a citizen; Marriage Material is a story told with quiet hope, recognizing that familial relationships are the building blocks of everything.
We are so proud to present this new album to you. Listen to Marriage Material however you like to do that. Buy or stream it, add it to your playlists, please click those little hearts everywhere you see it and follow Lorkin O’Reilly. Thank you so much XOTL
Proud to announce a new single is out today by Lorkin O’Reilly. It’s called “Twist.”
With thanks to:
You can stream it in all the places. Please buy it if you like. Bandcamp works fine.
Also go see Lorkin sing it at a show. Upcoming dates along the Hudson are below.
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“…opting to drone a calm croon…”
The Music Mermaid on Lorkin O’Reilly
Many thanks to The Music Mermaid for the premiere, and for the eloquent take on the new video from Lorkin O’Reilly, “Upon the Hammer,” directed by Griffin Hart Davis.
Add it to your playlist, and find Heaven Depends everywhere you can.
An Evening of Folk with Lorkin O’Reilly + Darci Phenix — Tour starts tonight in Vancouver BC at Guilt & Co. The two artists will be joined by The Lowest Pair’s own Kendl Winter in Olympia WA on Saturday.
The Lowest Pair starts tour on Sunday in Astoria OR at Fort George Brewery
Watch Darci Phenix’s new video for “Empty Spaces” from Juniper Street, directed by Sarah Phenix
Darci Phenix and Lorkin O’Reilly will tour the northwest as Spring starts in March. Follow them on Instagram to keep up with the latest from the road.
Thanks to Vents magazine for kicking off their premiere week with the new video for “I Reside” by Lorkin O’Reilly, from Heaven Depends. It was filmed in 4K by Griffin Hart Davis in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains.
to write it from the perspective of God if he hated himself.
Lorkin talks about the original concept behind the song, and how Griffin translated it into a story of rebirth and redemption. Read the article here.
We are thrilled to announce that Lorkin O’Reilly will support Gruff Rhys on his North American tour.
All dates are below. You can find tickets here:
10/05 – Montreal, QUE – Bar Le Ritz
10/06 – Toronto, ONT – The Garrison
10/08 – Boston, MA – Great Scott
10/09 – Brooklyn, NY – Rough Trade
10/10 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
10/11 – Washington, DC – DC9
10/12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Funhouse @ Mr. Smalls
10/13 – Columbus, OH – Ace Of Cups
10/14 – Chicago, IL – 1 st Ward at Chop Shop
10/16 – Minneapolis, MN – Cedar Cultural Center
10/19 – Vancouver, BC – The Fox Cabaret
10/20 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
10/21 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir
10/23 – San Francisco, CA – The Chapel
10/24 – Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
The Strengths and Subtleties of Singer-Songwriter Lorkin O’Reillya complete folk record that’s as strong as it is subtle
Many thanks to Hilary Saunders for hearing Heaven Depends so well!