Brògeal share Christmas single featuring Rianne Downey
Scottish folk-punk band Brògeal have released a festive single, "The Last Noel", inspired by The Pogues and featuring fellow Scottish singer-songwriter Rianne Downey.
Centred by accordion and jingle bells, the track puts a modern spin on the "Fairytale of New York" seasonal staple, following two former lovers as festive lights revive memories of their parting. Daniel Harkins, guitarist-vocalist of the Falkirk band, wrote the duet with Rianne Downey in mind; the pair have crossed paths on the Scottish music scene over the years.
In a statement, Brògeal described the song’s narrative as a “tale... told between a man and a woman who haven’t seen each other in quite some time; it is unbeknownst to the couple whether the other is still in love or even still breathing.”
The single arrives via the Play It Again Sam label after the band’s debut LP Tuesday Paper Club, released last year. Brògeal have since toured and supported The Mary Wallopers and Paolo Nutini, and played festivals including TRSNMT, Neighbourhood, and Other Voices.
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