MUIREANN BRADLEY
RE-RELEASES ACCLAIMED DEBUT ALBUM
I KEPT THESE OLD BLUES – OUT NOW
Credit: Ethan Porter
“Seldom have these familiar pieces been executed with the verve and grace, as well as the skill, of this young Irishwoman”
★★★★
MOJO
“To describe her as a guitarist is like describing Picasso as someone who dabbled in a bit of drawing”
Blues In Britain
“A softly assured trailblazer who enraptures all who come across her work…‘I Kept These Old Blues’ is a disarmingly energetic salute to those blues innovators”
Clash Magazine
“Much like how Laufey has brought Jazz standards to Gen Z, we can see Muireann being a torchbearer for Blues and bringing a new generation to the genre”
Record of the Day
“Listening to the Irish teenager is like being transported back in time to the heyday of
Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald or Nina Simone”
★★★★
The Sun
“Muireann Bradley is not just a young talent; she is a torchbearer for the rich tradition of country blues”
Blues Matters Magazine
18-year-old Irish musician and once-in-a-generation talent Muireann Bradley is today re-releasing her acclaimed debut album ‘I Kept These Old Blues’. The first pressing sold out everywhere and is already regarded as a collectible among in-the-know music fans – truly remarkable given Bradley was just 15 years old when she recorded it. Now remixed and remastered by Grammy-nominated mastering engineer Kevin Reeves, ‘I Kept These Old Blues’ demonstrates the kind of assuredness and skill to be expected of a musician five times her age, on blues standards such as Blind Blake’s ‘Police Dog Blues’ as well as Rev Gary Davis’s ‘Candyman’.
A remarkable talent hailing from the small town of Ballybofey in County Donegal, Muireann’s unique style blends traditional Blues stylings with personal and mature interpretations of classic songs from the genre, originally recorded in the 1920s right up to the 70s. Each track was recorded live in the studio and represents one entire take of her singing and playing guitar simultaneously, with most of the final masters being either first or second takes. Not only does this highlight her immense skill, it also reflects the authentic recording styles of the era these classics were originally recorded.
‘When The Levee Breaks’ is a previously unheard addition to the record – Muireann performed the track on The Late Late Show and wowed her fellow guests, Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated actors Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott (watch the performance and interview here). She also enchanted crowds at this summer’s Green Man Festival, opening the main stage on the final day (see ‘When The Levee Breaks’ for their session series here). Muireann has also been confirmed to play at End Of The Road festival 2025.
Muireann’s journey from playing in her bedroom to performing on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny on the final day of 2023 (watch here) has captivated audiences, establishing her as one of Ireland’s brightest emerging stars. Now, she is poised for a global breakout, bringing the Blues to a whole new generation – watch a brilliant overview of her story to date here.