The Irish alt-pop artist Morgana has released her first single since the Party Killer EP earlier this year.
The assertive ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’ glides with electronic synth-pop textures and a propulsive beat, with vocals that recall St. Vincent.
The song is inspired by the decision to continue an artistic career after Saint Sister decided to stop touring and making music.
” I was 31 and had spent my 20s establishing myself as a musician. Meanwhile, all my friends were buying houses and starting families. Confronted with the choice of giving up or starting again, I decided to double down. I spent weeks in London on my sister’s sofa, meeting as many producers as I could, eventually finding belief in myself and my new sound. This song was one of my first as a solo artist. Born out of that determination, the refrain “I’m Not Going Anywhere” became a North Star for me and the MO for the project.”
The fun video with Morgana playing multiple characters was directed by Greg Purcell. Watch here:
Morgana Live Dates
- 2nd October: Empire Music Hall, Belfast
- 3rd October: Dolans Kasbah, Limerick
- 9th October: The Academy, Dublin
- 10th October: Kino Events House, Cork
- 11th October: Common Threads, Clare
- 14th October: Moth Club, London
- 17th October: Roisin Dubh Upstairs, Galway
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
