PREMIERE: BK Pepper shares video of 'Need To Know' live from Rathfarnham Castle

Following the release of his lauded debut album Territories last year, BK Pepper has announced an upcoming four-track live EP, From an Empty Castle. To celebrate, he's shared a stunning performance of his song 'Need To Know', recorded live in Rathfarnham Castle in Dublin – premiering below.

"I grew up in this area of Dublin and my parents still live around the corner from the castle," Pepper comments. "So I have a strong connection to the castle and the area. I would pass it three or four times a day growing up so filming a performance here has been really special.

"We haven't had the opportunity to perform the album live at all since its release," he continues. "When you record something and release it, it's time stamped, no going back to change it. Music is a living thing that develops and changes when you perform it. So it was great to record live versions in beautiful surroundings and acoustics. We had access to the whole castle so filmed in different rooms for different tracks and this all added to the dynamic of the performance. The castle's squeaky floor also makes an appearance which adds to it too.”

It's not the first adventurous project Pepper has embarked on – his debut album was recorded across a variety of locations, from Abbey Road to a converted swimming pool. Classically trained on piano and trombone, the Dublin-based artist has also composed for film and theatre, as well as toured with both orchestras and rock bands.

Take a look at the live performance video of 'Need To Know' below:

Revisit our review of Territories here.