Untold River is the debut solo project from Ciaran Egan. Having spent most of his time in the background as one of the main songwriters in his previous band of seven years, Egan often shied away from the microphone. However, after being stuck at home during the lockdown, saving time on commutes and listening to plenty of music, his inner curiosity and desire to write songs became impossible to ignore. This led him to move from stage left to centre stage in an attempt to establish himself as a songwriter.
Give a listen to the laid-back and lyrically sharp new track, “November Coat” from Untold River. With welcoming vocal charisma, Egan poetically designs the world around him with uncomplicated elegance. Set to a JJ Cale-like backdrop of guitar tinting and percussive joy, “November Coat” is a clever and modern approach to an old tradition of poetic songwriting.
“This tune will forever be one I hold dear, as it kicked off the Untold River project when I sent it to my friend back in 2020. I feel as if it sets the tone for what Untold River is both lyrically and sonically,” says Egan.
