Deep Feelings Mix || Dermot Kennedy // Shadows & Dust May 2026

Before his global rise, Kennedy’s artistry was deeply rooted in the Dublin folk scene. As the lead vocalist for , he collaborated with long-time drummer Micheál Quinn to create music that critics described as "sublime" and "swirling with emotion".

: Even in these early sessions, Kennedy established a central theme: the tension between human desire and spiritual wisdom. He views his songs as a "heart song" meant to stand up to grief. Key Themes: Shadows, Dust, and Light Deep Feelings Mix || Dermot Kennedy // Shadows & Dust

: He has expressed that writing about death is a way to "turn the tables" and gain control over the inevitable, transforming darkness into a "radiance of the moon" that guides the listener. A Legacy of Authenticity Deep Feelings Mix || Dermot Kennedy // Shadows & Dust Before his global rise, Kennedy’s artistry was deeply

: Many of his most powerful songs, such as "After Rain," began as Shadows & Dust demos like "Gosling". He views his songs as a "heart song"

The imagery of "shadows" and "dust" appears frequently in his work, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life and the traces we leave behind.