Touching on death during a pandemic and not being able to attend the funeral of your loved ones, this song is written through the eyes of Darragh's grandmother, Tilly. It looks back on his grandparents lives together, all of their struggles and all of their triumphs.

”Tilly And The Postmaster", the debut album by Darragh O'Dea has been described as a love letter to Ireland – all it's madness and all it's beauty. The record will be released on 29th October 2021.

Opening with a spoken word prelude from his grandfather and named after his grandparents, the record is full of wistful indie folk storytelling, capturing the moods and elements of his surroundings and delivered with an alluring honesty.

Often using imagery of the past to tell present day tales Darragh creates nostalgic nuggets of joy and despair.

"A song-writing maturity and lyrical sensitivity that sets him apart from many of his contemporaries" - Cian O'Connell (Connacht Tribune)

“Deliciously uncool in a heart on sleeve way” - Donal Scannell (Born Optimistic)

"Great imagery and poetry" - Ruth Smith (Simply Folk, RTE Radio 1)

Tilly and The Postmaster

17/09/2021

Tilly And The Postmaster

The story of two childhood friends who struggle to hold onto their friendship as they become adults, due to different political influences on their lives.

”Tilly And The Postmaster", the debut album by Darragh O'Dea has been described as a love letter to Ireland – all it's madness and all it's beauty. The record will be released on 29th October 2021.

Opening with a spoken word prelude from his grandfather and named after his grandparents, the record is full of wistful indie folk storytelling, capturing the moods and elements of his surroundings and delivered with an alluring honesty.

Often using imagery of the past to tell present day tales Darragh creates nostalgic nuggets of joy and despair.

"A song-writing maturity and lyrical sensitivity that sets him apart from many of his contemporaries" - Cian O'Connell (Connacht Tribune)

“Deliciously uncool in a heart on sleeve way” - Donal Scannell (Born Optimistic)

"Great imagery and poetry" - Ruth Smith (Simply Folk, RTE Radio 1)

Split The Difference (La Résistance)

Darragh O’Dea announces new song feat. Katherine Priddy: ‘Guerrilla Warfare in Your Back Garden’ set to be released on July 30th, with album to follow October 29th

A song about the ancient and much-loved past-time of fighting over land and inheritance, a familiar story that has torn many families apart.

The constant seeking of land for land’s sake. And the wills and the contesting of wills – and who was left what?

”Tilly & The Postmaster", the debut album by Darragh O'Dea gets it's release on October 29th 2021 and has been described as a love letter to Ireland – all it's madness and all it's beauty.

Using imagery of the past to tell present day tales Darragh creates nostalgic nuggets of joy and despair.

His new material, heavily influenced by peers such as Kevin Morby, Bright Eyes, Christy Moore and Willy Mason, shows that he is a master storyteller.

“Deliciously uncool in a heart on sleeve way” - Donal Scannell (Born Optimistic)

"Great imagery and poetry" - Ruth Smith (Simply Folk, RTE Radio 1)

Guerrilla Warfare In Your Back Garden (feat Katherine Priddy)

Thank you for bringing this album to life, it would not have been possible without your support. May the songs live forever.

Big love,
Darragh x

29/10/2021

Tyrone

Darragh O'Dea - Split The Difference (La Résistance)- feat. Ciara Finan (Live At Galway Bay FM)

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Irish songwriter Darragh O’Dea is known for his wistful storytelling, creating nostalgic nuggets of joy and despair. His music conveys the moods and elements of his surroundings and is delivered in an honest and alluring manner.

Hailing from Tuam, his music has been featured on both BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales and be playlisted on RTE Radio 1.

Darragh has taken to the stage of the Moseley Folk Festival (Birmingham), Whelan’s (Dublin) and The Harrison (London).

"Not a lot of music holds the determination and depth Darragh O’Dea shows on Tilly and the Postmaster. This is a disc for anyone who appreciates the power of music – to expose, to endure and in the end, to provide hope" - Folk Radio UK

"A song-writing maturity and lyrical sensitivity that sets him apart from many of his contemporaries" - Cian O'Connell (Connacht Tribune)

“Deliciously uncool in a heart on sleeve way” - Donal Scannell (Born Optimistic)

Lyrics:

I have a town, you have a town, we have towns and places we come from
The same places we ran from
To find something, somewhere, somehow, that felt like some kind of a change

I have a life, you have a life, we had a life we shared together
When we felt much better
We'd go out, and come home, and lay down and make love everyday

But life has a way of knocking a seed from a tree so a flower can grow
Life has a way of giving you room to bloom so you bloom on your own
But life has a way of knocking a seed from a tree so a flower can grow
Life has a way of coming up with nothing so you come up with it on your own

I have a town, you have a town, we have towns

Life Has A Way

Shame, a Poem

Debut album, "Tilly & The Postmaster" Out Now!

Order: https://darraghodeamusic.bandcamp.com/merch

Irish songwriter Darragh O’Dea is known for his wistful storytelling, creating nostalgic nuggets of joy and despair. His music conveys the moods and elements of his surroundings and is delivered in an honest and alluring manner.

Released on 29.10.2021 the debut album, “Tilly & The Postmaster", has been described as a love letter to Ireland – all its madness and beauty. Opening with a spoken word prelude from his grandfather and named after his grandparents, the record is full of colourful and engaging indie-folk yarns.

Including singles, 'Split The Difference (La Résistance)' - the story of two childhood friends who struggle to hold onto their friendship as they become adults, due to different political influences on their lives. 'Guerrilla Warfare In Your Back Garden' which features Birmingham singer Katherine Priddy - a song about fighting over land and inheritance, and title track, ‘Tilly And The Postmaster’ – a song touching on death during a pandemic and not being able to attend the funeral of your loved ones, written about his grandparents through the eyes of his grandmother.

The album tracks have gone on to receive airplay on both BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales and be playlisted on RTE Radio 1.

Recorded between Sunstreet Studio's, Stable Productions and Turf Shed Studio in Tuam, Darragh worked with three producers (Kenny Ralph, Mike Connolly and Dylan Connolly) over the past two years to create the album. It was mastered by Peter Montgomery.

The artwork was created by Mike O'Dwyer and was inspired by the work of Aaron Douglas and the Harlem Renaissance.

Darragh has taken to the stage of the Moseley Folk Festival (Birmingham), Whelan’s (Dublin) and The Harrison (London).

"Not a lot of music holds the determination and depth Darragh O’Dea shows on Tilly and the Postmaster. This is a disc for anyone who appreciates the power of music – to expose, to endure and in the end, to provide hope" - Folk Radio UK

"A song-writing maturity and lyrical sensitivity that sets him apart from many of his contemporaries" - Cian O'Connell (Connacht Tribune)

“Deliciously uncool in a heart on sleeve way” - Donal Scannell (Born Optimistic)

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