{"product_id":"norabelle-the-mountain-blinks","title":"NORABELLE - The Mountain Blinks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP - Limited Edition 180g White Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eIndie folk band \u003cstrong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eNorabelle\u003c\/strong\u003e is proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated second album, \u003cem data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eThe Mountain Blinks\u003c\/em\u003e, out April 11th, 2025. The announcement comes alongside the release of their hauntingly beautiful new single, \u003cem data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"265\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHow Long Does It Take?\u003c\/em\u003e, which will debut on February 7th across all major streaming platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eHailing from Dundalk and now based in Dublin, \u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eNorabelle\u003c\/strong\u003e has established themselves as master storytellers, weaving poignant themes of grief, love, and memory into their delicately melodic soundscapes. Consisting of \u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eKen Clarke\u003c\/strong\u003e (Guitar \u0026amp; Vocals), \u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eShane O’Hanrahan\u003c\/strong\u003e (Guitar, Vocals, and Piano), \u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eStefano Rossi\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bass), and \u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eStephen Ludlow\u003c\/strong\u003e (Drums), the band draws influence from artists such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eSun Kil Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eBonnie \"Prince\" Billy\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eSufjan Stevens\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cem data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eThe Mountain Blinks\u003c\/em\u003e builds upon the success of their debut album, \u003cem data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eWren\u003c\/em\u003e, showcasing a matured sound and deeper lyrical introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eRecorded at Black Mountain Recording Studios, nestled in the serene Cooley Mountains, the album reflects the band’s surroundings, featuring hushed melodies, intricate arrangements, and harmonized vocals. Speaking about the album, lead vocalist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eKen Clarke\u003c\/strong\u003e said: \u003cem data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\"The Mountain Blinks\u003c\/em\u003e explores the themes of memory, grief, and the fragility of life. It’s deeply personal, touching on my own experiences of loss and how those memories shape us, even when they’re fleeting or unreliable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1465\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEach track on The Mountain Blinks invites listeners into deeply personal narratives. From the poignant reflection on memory and mourning in \"She’s Not Here\" to the tender love song \"Warm Blood,\" the album carries a raw emotional weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1465\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNorabelle’s debut album, Wren, earned widespread acclaim for its poetic storytelling and elegant arrangements. The Sunday Business Post described it as featuring “achingly sweet harmonies, overlaying acoustic guitars, cello and the lightest percussion, but it's their poetic storytelling that sets their songs apart from the throng.” The Mountain Blinks is poised to build on this foundation, offering listeners a record that is as emotionally stirring as it is sonically beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent","offers":[{"title":"LP - 180g White Vinyl","offer_id":54353895653721,"sku":"SDZ-26125","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/Norabelle-TheMountainBlinks-LP-180gWhiteVinyl_APR11.jpg?v=1742648468","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/norabelle-the-mountain-blinks","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}