Free Flight Records artist Darren Kiely today releases a new track, “White Flag.” Stream the song HERE.
With this track, Kiely took on the additional role of producer, bringing the perspective he developed from years on the road playing his music for fans. Kiely also wrote the song alongside Henry Agincourt Allen, diving into the experience of leaving past heartbreaks behind in order to give a new relationship a fair chance. With upbeat guitar strumming framing Kiely’s emotional but hopeful vocals, the song evokes a sense of positivity and starting anew.
"'White Flag' is about surrendering past hurt, bitterness, and blame so that love can have another chance,” Kiely said. "It’s a song that describes the alternative to harboring resentment and recognizes the vulnerability to get to the place of reconciliation.”
The release of “White Flag” follows Kiely’s previous release, “Hidden Away,” which can be streamed HERE. The song earned praise, with Rotate Magazine stating, “with 'Hidden Away,' Darren Kiely continues to sharpen his voice as a storyteller, offering music that feels both personal and universally relatable as he steps into his next chapter."
Kiely is also gearing up to open for The Lumineers on select dates this June for their “The Automatic World Tour.” Purchase tickets HERE.
About Darren Kiely
Hailing from Co. Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely’s fresh, folk-infused sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and Noah Kahan. At just five years old, Darren learned the tin whistle, and at eight years old he picked up the fiddle, eventually teaching himself to play guitar as well. Darren began singing in 2019, quickly garnering attention for his raw and fervent vocals and emotive delivery. After winning numerous honors at a national level in Irish traditional music, Darren found his way to NYC in 2022 to continue developing his own music and sound, and soon after headed to the songwriting hub of Nashville. Signing to Free Flight Records, Kiely’s unique presentation of folk-inspired melodies and production, along with lush storytelling, which echoes the backdrop of the Irish countryside where he was raised, are the forefront of his debut EP, Lost. The seven-track project explores the triumphant war of overcoming self-doubt, struggling to find himself, questioning emotions and seeking answers, while his follow up EP, From The Dark, Kiely takes his craft to new heights as he explores the harsh realities that come with growing up and moving on. Lost features the track “Mom & Dad,” which debuted in the Top 40 on the Irish Singles Chart and Top 5 on the Irish Homegrown chart, as well as fan-favorite “Sunrise” which reached No. 1 on the chart. Last year, Kiely also embarked on his Never Been Here Before World Tour which included dates across the globe including shows in Ireland, the UK, Australia, South Africa, Switzerland, Germany, and more in addition to playing numerous festivals across the US.