Kevin Walsh releases new single “Ruby”

Hailing from Cork, Kevin Walsh has been quick to make a name for himself in Ireland’s indie music scene. Since his arrival in 2022, Kevin has been on a unique journey marked by personal triumph and artistic exploration. His musical debut came with “Embrace The World,” a supergroup created to promote Autism Awareness, which included prominent artists like West End star Caroline Kay and nu-folk singer Emma Langford, immediately connecting with audiences and shooting to #1 on iTunes to secure a spot in the Irish Homegrown Charts.

Through this project, Walsh’s voice and his story was introduced to the world and he soon found himself on television and headlining events such as AsIAm’s Same Chance World Autism Conference. For Kevin, these achievements represent the beginning of a long road that led from overcoming the challenges of being a non-verbal autistic child to finding his voice, both literally and artistically, in music.

Following the success of “Embrace The World,” he decided to embark on his solo journey, revealing a different side of his artistic vision with his debut single, “Not a Dry Eye in the House” in October last year. This cover of the classic Diane Warren song, made famous by Meat Loaf, showcased Kevin’s range as a classically trained tenor cut with a rock aesthetic.

Now he brings us his latest release with the brand new single titled “Ruby,” song which dives into a more intimate and nuanced vocal approach. Unlike his previous big rock numbers, “Ruby” unveils a tender side of his voice, fitting perfectly with the song’s theme of longing for reconnection and recalling a lost love. Inspired by storytelling legends like Tom Waits, Sarah MacLachlan and Randy Newman, Kevin Walsh crafts “Ruby” as a heartfelt plea layered with emotion and a sense of nostalgia.

Under the guidance of vocal coach Rebecca Keogh at RK Vocal Studio, he embraced a softer vocal style, “I usually only have two approaches when singing; loud and louder,” he shares. Working with Rebecca, he learned to unlock new shades in his voice, an exploration he continued with producer Kealan Kenny, who helped him develop his performance in the studio. Presenting as a delicate ballad, Kevin’s elegant voice glides above soft piano tones as graceful strings add colour to the arrangement, perfectly blending with his alluring melodic leads carrying poignant lyricism.

Crafting a timeless sound that’s impossible not to love, with “Ruby,” Kevin Walsh delvers a charming and gentle sound of moving songwriting brought to life by his rich vocal performance to offer a dazzling musical moment. With his forthcoming debut EP on the horizon, we can’t wait to see what this talented artist has in store for the rest of 2024 and beyond.

Listen to Ruby below

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