‘I’ll Cry When I’m Dead’, the debut single from Morgana MacIntyre amplifies the epic reaches that was often present in the music of Saint Sister, her previous band with Gemma Doherty, across two albums Shape of Silence (2018) and Where I Should End (2021). Morgana has already stated the project’s modus operandi of sorts: “prepared to party, ready to cry”.
The melodic nous in the vocals and declarative chorus is also familiar to fans of Saint Sister, but the Morgana project operates in a different palette of synthesized pop (and treated backing vocals), a bright and gilded song of euphoric intent about keeping the fire burning, through partying, codependency and seeking advice.
The music video for the song features Irish acting and comedian legend Ardal O’Hanlon as Morgana’s therapist and was directed by Claire O’Reilly.
Morgana live dates?
Morgana plays a secret gig on Wednesday in Dublin for fans on her mailing list.
Morgana is opening for Dermot Kennedy in Sligo on October 26th & 27th.
Morgana plays a debut solo headline show at Button Factory in Dublin on December 20th. Tickets on sale Friday.
A London show happens at The Lexington on November 13th
Morgana also plays Kino for Quiet Lights in Cork on Sunday November 27th.
More info to follow.
Video: Morgana on being a solo artist in at Other Voices in Dingle
Morgana’s favourite songs of 2023
Morgana also collaborated with Ciaran Lavery and Sorcha Richardson this past year.
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