Cillian Murphy celebrates spring with new playlist – featuring The Murder Capital, John Martyn and more

Cillian Murphy is continuing his series of seasonal playlists with a brand new instalment: Spring Session.

The playlist, curated by the Academy Award-winning actor, was shared by Big Things Films – the independent production company Cillian founded alongside Irish film and television producer Alan Moloney. Their projects include 2024's award-winning Small Things Like These, and the upcoming film Steve, an adaptation of Max Porter's Shy, starring Cillian and Jay Lycurgo.

"We made it – it’s officially spring!" Big Things Films' post on social media reads. "It’s beginning to bloom here at Big Things, so here’s a fresh new playlist from Cillian to bring in the brighter days..."

 

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The Spring Session features the track 'Love Of Country' from Dublin-formed band The Murder Capital's acclaimed new album Blindness – alongside songs from the likes of The Velvet Underground, Tom Waits, Mahalia Jackson, John Martyn, Sam Fender, Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Beach Boys and more.

The Murder Capital discuss 'Love Of Country' in their latest interview with Hot Press, available to read in full here.

Big Things Films have previously shared other Cillian Murphy-curated playlists on Spotify, including Love & Heartbreak, Winter Session, Autumn Session, and Summer Session.

In his younger years, Cillian fronted the Cork band Sons of Mr Green Genes – and, as he previously told Hot Press, he remains "obsessed with music". He has also shared some of his favourite songs as part of Cillian Murphy's Limited Edition on BBC Radio 6 Music.

Listen to Spring Session below: