ODHRAN MURPHY UNVEILS “LOVER” - A CAPTIVATING ANTHEM NAVIGATING A TESTING LOVE
IRELAND’S ODHRAN MURPHY UNVEILS “LOVER” - A CAPTIVATING ANTHEM NAVIGATING A TESTING LOVE
AHEAD OF DEBUT EP ‘STUCK IN THE MIDDLE’ LANDING IN JULY
June 2025 – Recently performing at his sold-out headline show in Camden Assembly, Odhran Murphy has shared the latest installment from his forthcoming debut EP, ‘Stuck In The Middle’. Placing his sharp penmanship at the forefront of this poignant release, “Lover” is a captivating single that continues to boast his signature Country-Folk sound. Released via 10k Projects [Aminé, Trippie Redd, Ice Spice, Artemas] Odhran Murphy has become one of Ireland’s most exciting acts to emerge.
Nestled in an acoustic bed wrapped in vulnerability, “Lover” is an emotional anthem that explores a relationship gone sour. Continuing to showcase his spellbinding lyricism across triumphant hooks, Odhran Murphy’s artistry seamlessly captures raw emotion, building a bridge of relatability between him and his supporters. Often inspired by Armagh’s breathtaking scenery, his home city plays a big role in the shaping of his music. Following the success of “Angel Of Mine”, “Lover” is another glimpse on what's set to be a pivotal moment in his career thus far with the release of his forthcoming EP.
Hailing from the lush landscapes of County Armagh, Northern Ireland, Odhran Murphy’s music is steeped in the spirit of his homeland. With 25 years spent soaking in the region’s natural beauty, rich culture, and tight-knit local music scene, his artistry is a reflection of the place that raised him. Dosed in this local culture, his infatuation with music sprung as early as Primary School.
A true multi-instrumentalist, Odhran’s journey began when his mother taught him four chords on guitar. Fueled by the rise of artists like Ed Sheeran, he dove headfirst into songwriting and performance, later picking up piano and banjo along the way - all learned by ear, never by sheet music. His approach is instinctive, raw, and emotionally driven.
Music followed Odhran as a child during his primary school days, nervously stepping on stage at spring concerts. While those early performances might have been rough around the edges, they sparked a lifelong love of being in front of an audience. Encouraged by a family steeped in live music, his parents and grandfather gigging on weekends, Odhran often snuck into bars just to catch a glimpse of them playing.
Sharing his own material, now, for just under 3 years, it was one track in particular that sparked his vast trajectory. A year after his debut release, “Limitless Love” rose through TikTok’s algorithm and quickly went viral. Now sitting at 7.5 million streams on Spotify alone, Odhran Murphy has gained an ever-growing fanbase who are eagerly awaiting for the release of his debut EP. Now signed to 10K Projects, home to hit-makers Ice Spice, Trippie Redd, Aminé, Artemas and many more, Odhran has crafted his own lane within Country-Folk that he describes as “very uplifting, energetic, fun ,and great for a road trip”.
Recently performing at The Great Escape festival, Odhran is continuing to dazzle supporters with his stage presence and captivating artistry by being selected for Ireland’s Music Week Showcase as well as planning a road-trip around in August where he will be performing at pubs all over his home country [Ireland]. Following an exceptional night at his sold-out headline show in Camden Assembly, Odhran Murphy is preparing for the release of his highly anticipated debut EP landing in July. Continuing to gift supporters with a string of heart-felt releases, “Lover” is a poignant single for fans to indulge.
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