Personal History

Failing

Between Your Teeth

Time Difference

Walk Away

Inhaling

Shoulder Blades

Shitshow

Endless Affair

Damage

Pray For Me

I'm Losing, You're Winning

You Own The Room

Bloom

Motherhood

Good Time

Last To Leave

better woman

Ailbhe Reddy's new single 'Distrust':

"‘Distrust’ is her latest track, a song which pushes and pulls between acceptance, desire and distrust: at once mournful yet resolved to move on." - Nialler9

Irish Times 'New Artist of the Week' - "Her latest track Distrust marks a turning point towards a more developed sound. With the production help of Darragh Nolan, is more complex and memorable than what has gone before." - Niall Byrne, The Irish Times

"The stark production, use of harmonic background texture and large vocal swells makes for beguiling track." - Stephen White, The Last Mixed Tape

"‘Distrust’ is an indie pop tune that showcases Ailbhe’s distinguishing vocals. With lyrics that are both emotive and defiant yet hold a hint of open vulnerability, this mid-tempo track is well worth a listen." - Anna Henderson, Dublin Concerts

Claire Beck's Record of the Day on TXFM.
The Last Mixed Tape's 'Song of the Week'
Niall Byrne's New Artist of the Week for the Irish Times

Recorded and mixed by Darragh Nolan at Asta Kalapa Studios.
Mastered by Andy Davenport at Altitude Studios.
String arrangement - Katie Lynn

Vocals - Ailbhe Reddy
Guitar - Ailbhe Reddy
Bass guitar - Cillian Byrne
Percussion - Lorcan Byrne
Violin - Katie Lynn
Keys - Keith O'Reilly
Additional vocals - Cillian Byrne, Callum Orr, Katie Lynn & Jackie Hennessy

Artwork by Victoria Levins

Lyrics:

I'm not a mistake,
Hurts when you talk that way, that way.
I'm not a waste, 
The time it takes to fuck this up.
The distaste, distrust.

And I'll miss you,
I'll miss you...

But I'm not in love,
I don't think I can be, 
Thought that I could be with you.
I'm not in love,
No I can't be, 
Thought I could be with you, you.

With you, with you, with you...

It's not a shame,
You act this way, 
It just shows,
It's me you loathe.
I'm not afraid,
To walk away because I know.
I'm built to live alone.

And I'll miss you 
I'll miss you...

But I'm not in love,
I don't think I can be, 
Thought that I could be with you.
I'm not in love,
No I can't be, 
Thought I could be with you, you.


Distrust

Heavy lids, curtains drawn.
Blurry edges, hazy, gone.
I am wasted, lost and faded.
We are not just falling from losing all control.
Cold, quiet says it all.

Chorus:
Don't say it with your eyes,
Say it with your mouth
I don't need ya
I don't need ya now.
If you leave there is nothing to doubt.
Say it with ya,
Say it with ya...
There is nothing to doubt.

Scratch you out from under my skin,
I trace my fingers on the ink of 
Chelsea Hotel, what's within
hidden lyrics? 
Never reveal anything.

Chorus

Remember in my car I told ya 
I'd always have love for ya
Remember in my car I told ya
I'd always have love for ya
For ya.

Chorus

Nothing To Doubt

Ailbhe has been making huge waves since the release of her debut EP Hollowed Out Sea in 2016. Following this she has gone on to perform at many major festivals including SXSW, Glastonbury, Latitude, Primavera, Canadian Music Week, The Great Escape and many more.  

Her debut Choice Prize nominated album, 'Personal History' is out now smarturl.it/ailbhereddy
Here's what critics have had to say:

"Personal History strikes a genuine emotional chord each time it’s listened to." Album of the Week, 
Line of Best Fit ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"'Personal History’ feels more like a work of art than an album. It’s such a strong debut. Her vulnerability is awe-inspiring and relatable.” - CLASH Magazine ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Personal History constantly confronts us with emotional honesty, pressing on bruises that feel all too familiar.” - Pitchfork ⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Fans of Julia Jacklin and Phoebe Bridgers will find much to like here” - The Irish Times ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Reddy bares it all on her debut record” - Earmilk ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“ A remarkably accomplished debut, Personal History marks a crucial step on Reddy’s path to stardom.” - Hot Press ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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