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Mick Rochford Gets Real with New Single “Killing Me Today”
Irish singer-songwriter Mick Rochford returns with something raw, honest, and impossible to ignore. His new single “Killing Me Today” offers a preview of his upcoming debut album I’ve Got Something to Say.
Rochford’s path to this moment has been years in the making. After performing across Ireland as a drummer since the 1990s, including major shows alongside Aslan, he has stepped forward as a solo artist with clarity and purpose. That shift is resonating. With more than 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and a playlist reach exceeding 4 million, his audience continues to grow at an impressive pace.
“Killing Me Today” takes on the difficult subject of addiction with honesty and care. The song explores alcoholism through a deeply human lens, focusing on both the personal struggle and the impact on those closest to it. There is no judgment, only understanding, reflection, and a willingness to face uncomfortable truths.
Speaking about why he wanted to release the track, Rochford says:
“This song is written to give people suffering a voice. They want to be heard and understood. It’s also written for families who equally suffer in silence and shame, who feel helpless in a hopeless situation.”
That perspective gives the song its emotional weight. It connects not only with individuals facing addiction, but also with the families and loved ones who often feel unseen.
“Killing Me Today” captures an artist who is willing to say something real and say it clearly. As anticipation builds for I’ve Got Something to Say, this release sets the tone for what is to come.
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Christian Balvig releases gorgeous new album ‘Find And You Will Seek’ in collaboration with Ensemble Hermes.
Acclaimed composer and arranger Christian Balvig is known for his work with an array of artists and bands like Jade, Efterklang, Lowly, When Saints Go Machine and Mew, as well as his work with some of the most acclaimed orchestras like Royal Northern Sinfonia (BBC Proms), The Royal Danish Orchestra, Copenhagen Phil, London Contemporary Orchestra, The Danish Radio Broadcast Orchestra and The Norwegian Wind Ensemble.
The cinematic sound on his new album might echo Balvig’s work in the world of film and TV music. Scoring the 2025 Oscar shortlisted short movie ‘Eternal Father’ and the Danish hit series ‘Cry Wolf’ (Ulven Kommer), which has been shown on television in more than 30 countries around the globe, including Channel 4 in the UK. He was also nominated for a Harpa award for ‘Best score’ last year at the Berlinale for ‘The Son and the Moon (Min Arv Bor I Dig)’.
Balvig’s new album, ‘Find And You Will Seek’, backed by Danish string group Ensemble Hermes, grew organically out of this background of experiences and is music that appeals to listeners seeking original, immersive music with space for reflection and contemplation.
‘Find And You Will Seek’ is a collection of chamber works that explore the combination of piano and strings in new ways. Recent single ‘The BirdSuite II – Praesentia’ is part of a 3-part Suite running throughout the record, written and performed on a custom made “Keybird” piano, which is an una-corda (one string pr note) piano that gives a more subtle and intimate sound. On top of it is a lush and emotional string ensemble arrangement with Ensemble Hermes in multiple layers fluctuating in and out of the keybird piano.
Balvig’s second single from the record is ‘What Happened To The World’, an ultra transparent neo-classical inspired piece, with slow melodic structures, a simple chord progression and emotional performance starting with a floating viola solo. It is written from the feeling that the world sometimes goes backwards, and you feel left on the platform wanting to take the train in a different direction.
From film music inspired pieces to experimental chamber music over piano concerto inspired movements, to more neo-classical productions with almost orchestral sounding dubs of strings, ‘Find And You Will Seek’ flows with emotions and lush sound worlds, always with a tangible organic texture.
Find Christian Balvig and Ensemble Hermes on tour in Denmark:
27.5 Ansgars Kirke (Odense)
28.5 Folkegaarden Festival (Aalborg)
29.5 Gnisten (Ry)
30.5 Musikhuset (Aarhus)
1.6 Basement (Copenhagen)
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