Aoife Nessa Frances drops lush new single, announces upcoming Dublin show

Irish singer-songwriter Aoife Nessa Frances has released her latest single 'Fantasy', as a follow-up to her latest LP, the acclaimed Protector.

The track, accompanied by a psychedelic new music video, was recorded during the recording of Protector, the track now finally seeing the light of day. It has a serene, calming sound that is accompanied by whimsical harp flourishes and Frances' deep, mesmerising vocals, a beautiful slice of psych-folk that accentuates her lyrical abilities. The lyrics were inspired by Frances' exploration into Tarot cards, especially the High Priestess card. The card depicts a woman sitting between two pillars symbolising her role as a mediator between different worlds. It proved to be a heavy inspiration for Frances, and she wrote the lyrics for 'Fantasy' as "a reflection of her essence and symbolism".

She elaborated further on the track's sound and meaning. "Writing 'Fantasy' took me on my own journey of self-discovery, connecting me to my own intuition," she explained. "Méabh McKenna’s harp throughout the song acts like a flowing river, a constant presence that underscores the meaning. While ‘Fantasy’ was written during the same period as ‘Protector,’ I decided to keep it separate because it occupies a unique space for me.”

My new Song ‘Fantasy’ is out today! Listen & Watch full video https://t.co/L2xZCNegep

Also announcing a very special audio visual show at the Complex, Dublin 14th October. More on this soon… tickets on sale this Friday from @singularartists pic.twitter.com/TKRhdlBcy3

— Aoife Nessa Frances (@Aoife_N_Frances) August 21, 2023

Frances has seen much success since the release of her second record last year. It was released to heavy acclaim from some of the most renowned music publications and was nominated for Irish Album of the Year at the RTÉ Choice Music Prize ceremony. She's been touring the world with the likes of Destroyer, The Weather Station, Alex Cameron and The New Pornographers, and has now announced her own headline show this October.

The show, at Dublin's The Complex venue on Saturday 14th October, is billed as an audio-visual experience in a unique environment. Tickets are €21.95 and will be available to purchase on Thursday, 24th August at 10am.