New album sees Blue Fish Diamond producing a gem

Groove Tube with Cian O’Connell

Dublin indie-folk group Blue Fish Diamond have established themselves as one of the more prolific and compelling acts on the city’s circuit since their formation in late 2016. And with a wealth of live experience built up over that five-year period, the six-piece are set to add to their studio catalogue next month with the announcement of a second full-length LP.

Though their sound has evolved since 2018’s From Dark to Light, the band’s new record continues to channel emotive, often narrative ballads.

Frozen Stars on the Night is set for release on October 28. Its ten tracks are devoted to the scope of human emotion experienced by frontman Jim Murphy himself and the family and friends around him.

Given his grá for the form, it is no surprise to see the group move onto a sophomore album at this relatively early stage in their development.

“I suppose ultimately, it’s a piece of art,” Jim explains.

“Having a collection of songs with some sort of unifying theme to them is very appealing. From a commercial point of view, I think albums are a tougher sell for up-and-coming bands as opposed to established artists.

“If Hozier is putting out another album or something, people would be chomping at the bit to get their hands on it but it’s something we decided we wanted to do. We’ve been releasing singles too and some of the tracks that will be on the album have been released as singles.”

Shay Sweeney (drums), Ronan Quinn (bass), Laura Ryder (piano), Axel McDonald (lead guitar) and Matilda O’Mahony (backing vocals) complete the Blue Fish Diamond line-up. Lyrically, the project is predominantly driven by Jim and, with this second record, he has settled on a concrete theme. Each song conveys a different emotion and the result is eclectic.

For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.

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