Berliner Tageblatt - Kingfishr Announces UK and European Spring Tour Following April Album Release

Irish musical trio Kingfishr have announced a major tour across the United Kingdom and Europe, with performances scheduled throughout the spring and summer of 2027. The announcement coincides with the confirmation that the band’s second studio album, Weight of the Feather, will be released on April 9, 2027.

The new record is set for release via B-Unique and Atlantic Records. It was recorded at Angelic Studios in Oxfordshire and Snap Studios in London, and produced by James Flannigan, known for his work with Weezer and Marina. The album follows the group’s debut LP, Halcyon, which was released in 2025 and helped establish the band’s international presence.

Kingfishr describes Weight of the Feather as an album created during a period of significant personal and professional transition. The trio has navigated the hiatus of bandmate Eoin "Fitz" Fitzgibbon, the end of a romantic relationship for frontman Eddie Keogh, and the pressures of performing to large audiences while managing these changes.

Keogh provided insight into the album’s themes, noting that the project began as a joke among friends but evolved into a serious career with unexpected demands. He described the pressure of success and the fear of losing what they have built.

"Weight of the Feather is about dealing with the success of Kingfishr so far," Keogh said. "The band was a bit of a spoof, and we were fairly sure that the whole thing would collapse six months after we started. That never happened, it just kept going. It’s incredible and we wouldn’t change any of it, but our lives have changed considerably in ways that we never imagined. The pressure is intense, we have something to lose now."

He added that the record reflects a period of instability, including the potential loss of a band member and personal heartbreak. "The album is about losing our heads a little bit, and almost losing a band member. It’s about a breakup. It’s about trying to figure out what we want out of this thing and trying to do right by all of the people who have gotten us this far," Keogh explained.

Despite the challenges, Keogh expressed pride in the final product and gratitude for the support they have received. "This whole journey has been so much craic, I can’t even describe it, but beneath that is the weight of it all. In the end, we’re really proud of the album we’ve made. We just hope we’ve done right by the people who have gotten us here."

The album features a recurring lyrical refrain, "Maybe it all works out," which appears multiple times throughout the tracklist. The title track, also released as a single, emphasizes the group’s identity as a cohesive unit of three.

Tickets for the upcoming tour are available through official channels, and the band’s music can be streamed on major digital platforms.

A.Gasser--BTB