Her deep connection to Oile\u00e1n Acla runs through the 16-year-old Kildare native’s songwriting, and the island is a place she returns to “for solitude and creative renewal, and that sense of rootedness gives her music a rare emotional weight for someone so young”.<\/p>\n
Her new single is the first taste of a debut EP produced by John Leader Productions, developed over the past year with her mentor Eimear Crehan.<\/p>\n
Speaking about the track, she says, “Blind Eye is about how often people with addiction are judged unfairly, and the importance of showing support and acceptance through a journey of overcoming addiction.”<\/p>\n
Tell us three things about yourself…<\/p>\n
I\u2019m 16 years old. I\u2019ve grown up riding horses; they have always been a huge part of my life. Me and school have never gotten along but I\u2019m still hanging on, by a thread.<\/p>\n
How would you describe your music?<\/p>\n
I would say my music involves a lot of stories. When I\u2019m writing a song it\u2019s often after I\u2019ve been told a story or when I\u2019m reflecting on certain times that have touched my heart. My music is mainly singer\/songwriter style, with a hint of folk in there too.<\/p>\n
Who are your musical inspirations?<\/p>\n
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There are so many, but some of my top artists would be Tom Odell, Amble, Leonard Cohen, Adrianne Lenker, Adele, and The Beatles, I find myself listening to these people daily and take a lot of inspiration from their songs.<\/p>\n
What was the first gig you ever went to?<\/p>\n
It was a Tom Odell gig over in the UK. It was a really special night that I shared with my mam and sister, my passion for music really took off after this.<\/p>\n
What was the first record you ever bought?<\/p>\n
It was the Songs of Leonard Cohen album, one of my Grandparent\u2019s favourites, and now one of mine too. I bought it with some pocket money that my grandad gave to me.<\/p>\n
What’s your favourite song right now?<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s so hard to pick a favourite, but I\u2019d have to say John\u2019s Song by Aaron Rowe. There\u2019s a really interesting story behind it that\u2019s told so beautifully.<\/p>\n
Favourite lyric of all time?<\/p>\n
“A sad story means the story teller\u2019s alive, so don\u2019t you cry” – Scars by Eimear.<\/p>\n
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If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?<\/p>\n
This is a really difficult question but the one song that I always come back to is Heal by Tom Odell, I\u2019ve been listening to this song for years and it never gets old for me.<\/p>\n
Where can people find your music\/more information?<\/p>\n
My music can be found on all streaming platforms under Sarah Casey. And information on Instagram and TikTok @sarahcaseymusic.<\/p>\n
Alan Corr <\/p>\n