Darren Kiely

Hailing from County Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely’s folk-infused sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers and Noah Kahan. At just five years old, Darren learned the tin whistle, later learning fiddle at age eight and eventually teaching himself guitar. Darren began singing in 2019, quickly garnering attention for his fervent vocals and emotive delivery. After winning numerous honors at a national level in Irish traditional music, Darren found his way to NYC in 2022 and soon after headed to the songwriting hub of Nashville. Signing to Free Flight Records, Kiely’s unique presentation of folk-inspired melodies and production, along with lush storytelling, are the forefront of his debut EP, Lost. The project explores the triumphant war of overcoming self-doubt and struggling to find himself. With his follow up EP, From The Dark, Kiely explores the harsh realities that come with growing up and moving on. Lost features the track “Mom & Dad,” which debuted in the Top 40 on the Irish Singles Chart and Top 5 on the Irish Homegrown Chart, as well as fan-favorite “Sunrise” which reached No. 1 on the chart. For more information, visit darrenkiely.com.