Stewart Agnew

One of Ireland’s most refined singer songwriters, Stewart Agnew, emerged from his self-imposed musical exile, earlier this summer clasping a clutch of glorious ear-worms to his chest in the shape of his fourth album, Into the Black Hills. The album’s official launch show took place at Dublin’s National Concert Hall and featured guest appearances by some very special guests including Zoe Conway and Duke Special. Indeed, look out for Stewart’s new single in the coming weeks; the delectable Rain Down Diamonds, which he co-wrote and shares vocals with his good friend Duke Special.

While an accomplished writer and musician himself, for his live shows Stewart is in the idyllic position of surrounding himself with friends who also happen to be some of the finest Irish musicians around! Cormac Curran, keys and arranger (John Grant, Villagers, Lisa Hannigan, Cathy Davey and SOAK just some samples), Graham Heaney, double and upright bass (Ham Sandwich, The Lost Brothers), and Tadhg Leahy, guitars and piano (RIAM).

Stewart is thrilled to now have some further shows to look forward to; including An Tain Theatre, Dundalk on 23.11.2024 and The Sugar Club, Dublin on 01.12.2024.

Stewart has played live with everyone from Ron Sexsmith (who guested on Songs from the Gasstation album) and Duke Special to Mick Flannery, Beth Orton, Josh Ritter, Justin Townes Earle & Gemma Hayes.

Stewart has expanded on the palate suggested by his previous albums (Tailor Made, Songs from The Gasstation & Hello Bright Spark) displaying a pop-nous and some say a song writing maturity previously only glimpsed at.

New single “Ghost Town” now available

The first single from Into The Black Hills is now available on Apple Music and Spotify.

Listen here

“A real highlight here is the album opener ‘Laces’ which displays some impressive power-pop smarts and an arrangement that would impress Brian Wilson.”

Hotpress on “Hello Bright Spark”

Upcoming Shows

23rd November 2024
An Tain Arts Centre, Dundalk

1st December 2024
The Sugar Club, Dublin

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New Album Out May 2024

With his fourth album, Agnew has expanded on the palate suggested by his previous releases (Tailor Made, Songs from The Gasstation & Hello Bright Spark) displaying a pop-nous and songwriting maturity previously only glimpsed at.

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Discography

Stewart Agnew first emerged on the scene in the early noughties with the release of his debut album entitled 'Tailor Made'. He has since released two further long players - 'Songs From The Gas Station' [2004] and 'Hello Bright Spark' [2011]. Over the course of the past decade, Stewart's stock has been on the rise on the Irish singer-songwriter scene. His musical style has been favourbly compared to the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and Bob Dylan. High praise indeed for a talented performer.