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EIMHIN
returns with poignant
new single
“THE WINDING STAIR”

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Gold Coast / Yugambeh based Irish-folk artist Eimhin (pronounced Ev-an) has returned with a stirring new single “The Winding Stair”. Marking Eimhin’s second release of the year, the track sees him incorporate the nostalgia of 90’s Britrock into his signature folk sound. Capturing the closing chapter of a relationship, “The Winding Stair” finds bittersweet beauty in surrendering to the inevitable.

Set against the shifting landscapes of his home country of Ireland, Eimhin draws similarities between the push and pull of a relationship and the forces of nature. As he searches for belonging in a familiar place, Ireland becomes a metaphor for letting go and embracing change. Coming to a cathartic close with soaring strings, “The Winding Stair” provides a path to closure through acceptance rather than resolution.

Eimhin shared, “The song is about the wheels falling off toward the end of a relationship. There are signs and markers of the ending, moments of falling in and out of love. It doesn’t resolve fully; it just keeps pulling back and forth. It forms part of a broader concept work that traces the end of a relationship against the backdrop of a trip back to Ireland. I went back to try and find myself, searching for home, but both the place and the person beside me felt unfamiliar.”

“I wanted the end to feel triumphant somehow, that’s where the melodic shift and the refrain takes place. I like the looseness of it, it feels nostalgic to me.”

“The Winding Stair” is the second taste of Eimhin’s next project, recorded in Tasmania at Frying Pan Studios. Inspired by his return to Ireland, Eimhin will explore themes of belonging and love lost, drawing from the landscapes and stories that shaped him.

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Eimhin has had a whirlwind year following the launch of his debut album Modern Mending (of the Heart). Praised by Australian Music Scene, Happy Mag, The Partae and triple j unearthed, the album scored a nomination for Album of the Year at the Queensland Music Awards as well as three nominations at the upcoming Gold Coast Music Awards for Song of the Year, Release of the Year and Music Video of the Year. Eimhin will be performing at the prestigious Gold Coast Music Awards on 27 November alongside local artists TANISHA, bella amor, Selve and more. Touring the album far and wide, Eimhin headlined three shows in Tokyo as well as supporting Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James in Brisbane, with lots of shows across South East Queensland sprinkled in between.

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Originally hailing from Ireland, Eimhin’s early years were shaped by punk, emo, and hardcore shows. Gravitating towards the unorthodox, he was inspired by fashion icons like David Bowie and Prince. Eimhin navigates the space between defiance and tenderness, challenging restrictive cultural norms through his gender expression while maintaining a vulnerable and heartfelt approach to songwriting.

Since setting down roots in Australia, Eimhin has shared a stage with the likes of Boo Seeka, Lyric and Rhea Robertson. With a headline EU tour, festival slots at Bleach Festival, All Waves Fest and Happy Days and a growing list of shows across the east coast under his belt, he has made his mark on stages across the globe. Capturing audiences with his Irish charm and alluring presence, Eimhin is doing his darndest to be his authentic self whilst making some incredible music in the process.

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THE WINDING STAIR

Producer, mixed and engineered by George
Carpenter
Mastered by Matt Redlich
Drums and keys by George Carpenter
Bass by Matt Collins
Cello by Kate Derepas
Violin by Gareth Mewes

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Website – Spotify

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AMNPLIFY – DB