Irish indie-folk singer-songwriter Blánid has released her new single, Funeral Suit. We asked her the BIG questions . . .
Co-written with Ciaran Lavery, the track is the first of a string of new releases from Blánid this year and is released through the newly established Mahogany Songs (of Mahogany Sessions, partnering with Believe).
Blánid has made TV appearances on The Late Late Show, All Arts TV and PBS in America and her songs have appeared on both Netflix's The Witcher and Nightmare of the Wolf and the Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin video game.
She has also supported American folk singer Judy Collins on her 2023 UK tour and featured at Whelan’s Ones to Watch. Blánid was selected by the prestigious Ivors Academy for performance and YouTubeMusic songwriting opportunities.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I used to hate ketchup until recently; moths are a secret fear of mine; I taught myself guitar over Covid.
How would you describe your music?
Someone described it the other day as 'indie-opera,’ which honestly I kind of love haha! I would describe it cinematic with folky elements.
Who are your musical inspirations?
The first ones that spring to mind are: Leonard Cohen, Mitski, Florence and the Machine, Weyes Blood, Bon Iver, Ethel Cain.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
We went as a family to a Nana Mouskouri concert when I was a child - she’s another big influence of mine.
What was the first record you ever bought?
It was Sound of the Underground by Girls Aloud - I loved that song (and still do…).
What’s your favourite song right now?
Good Luck Babe! By Chappell Roan. I’ve been a fan of hers for a few years now - I think she’s wonderfully original with such an evocative, powerful voice.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Ooh this is an extremely tough choice, but a striking one that comes to me is from Leonard Cohen’s Stranger Song: "It’s hard to hold the hand of anyone who’s reaching for the sky just to surrender."
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Who Knows Where The Time Goes by Sandy Denny. There’s a wonderful live recording of it during a 1973 BBC session - it feels so mournful and nostalgic, and yet free. I find myself coming back to it time and time again.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Come and say hi to me on Instagram @iamblanid or send me an email on blanid@blanid.co.uk! You can find my music on all streaming platforms - just type in BLÁNID - or check out my website..
Alan Corr
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