Sarah Buckley is an emerging alt-folk artist from Cork. A unique and intriguing songwriter, she gained immediate attention with the release of her debut single, “You’ve Got Me”, and built on this success in February 2023 with the release of her debut EP, Magic Powers, which was produced by Karl Odlum.
Sarah has been gigging extensively, playing showcases and support slots around Ireland. She has opened for Mick Flannery, Gemma Hayes, Niamh Regan and Ham Sandwich, to name a few. Recently, having been selected to take part in the “Creative Moves Europe” project, Sarah has been able to spend time working on her music in the new environment of Berlin.
Inspired by the lyricism of Alex Turner, the songwriting of Matt Berninger and the authenticity of Julia Jacklin, Sarah manages to avoid the trap of imitating her heroes and instead channels their influence into something rare and immediately compelling.
Her story is not the oft-told tale of the five-year-old with a hairbrush for a mic and a lifelong dream. Music came later in Sarah’s life. This is an adventure undertaken by a woman who found her voice in life first, before bringing it to song.
With each release, Sarah continues to hone her sound and develop her musical expression.
Her new single, “Always Trouble”, is the first song taken from an upcoming three track EP called Wind Chimes.
Speaking about the new song, Sarah said, “This song brings a slight change of gears as I continue to develop and explore my music. I hope you enjoy it.”
The enthralling three-minute offering exhibits a harmonious mixture of magnificently expressive singing and splendidly stirring music, all of which unfolds across a collection of superbly atmospheric verses and terrifically energetic choruses, the consistently captivating combination of which gives rise to a remarkably riveting and fantastically spirited folk tune that’s likely to allure a large listenership.
You can listen to “Always Trouble” via its official visualiser video below.
“Always Trouble” is also available to stream and download now.