The 4 Of Us Release New Single - Crescent Nights

The 4 Of Us

Crescent Nights

The 4 of Us are one of the most acclaimed bands in Ireland, having been a steadfast part of Irish music history for over 30 years. Blending contemporary roots with rock, the award- winning band was formed by brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy from the border town of Newry in Northern Ireland.

The band shot to early fame towards the end of 1989 with their debut album, Songs for the Tempted, which featured the massive hits Mary and Drag My Bad Name Down. Their truly unique sound has garnered a large and loyal fan base and an enviable catalogue of timeless songs, including numerous Top 20 Irish charting albums and hit singles. Regulars on Irish radio playlists, their music has also been featured on American, UK, and Irish TV and film soundtracks.

Speaking about how Crescent Nights was created Brendan Murphy has these thoughts on some of the songs:

Crescent Nights. When we went to college in Belfast in the 1980s our student social life was confined to the area close to Queens University. Nearby, on the corner of Sandy Row there was a place called The Crescent Bar. It became a favourite haunt of ours and a whole generation of students. After a night there we would usually search for a house party somewhere close by in the area known as the Holy Land. All you had to do was head in that direction and listen out for some loud party music.

Murphy’s Place. Our Dad was a bookie. Not the kind who attends the races, he had his own office, and on the big days like the Grand National we’d be drafted in to help take the bets. This song is written from the perspective of a punter who is hoping for one last big win but facing me at the hatch.

Carry Me to The Water. Dad bought a caravan in the 1970s and parked it at the edge of a beach just across the border and we’d go there every summer. It was a typical Irish beach with more rocks than sand. There were 5 young kids, and he spent most of his time carrying us over the rocks to get to the water. We still have the evidence in the form of cine camera footage shot by our mum at the time. He passed away just a few years ago and when I think of him, I often remember him carrying us to the water.

Boneshaker. The bike I had in the 1970 had no gears and practically no brakes. If I wanted to stop, I had to put both feet down and it was the only show in town when it came to thrill seeking back then. I don’t know how I managed to avoid breaking every bone in my body, but I loved that old bike.

Night Out of Town. It was a big deal when of our friends passed his driving test and got a lend of his dads’ car. We could leave Newry and go out on a Saturday night to exotic locations like Banbridge or Dundalk.

Crescent Nights is out now and is available via the band’s website and selected record shops

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The 4 of Us

Crescent Nights

The 4 of Us have reached new frontiers with the cosmic video for their single Crescent Nights, taken from their new album of the same name. Set in a virtual lunar hemisphere, the cinematic promo has the band’s singer / songwriter Brendan Murphy floating in space as he pays musical homage to an old stomping ground from his college days, the long since demolished Crescent Bar in Belfast – an oasis for students at the height of the Troubles.

The video was produced by Brendan’s brother and co-writer Declan, who has helped create all the band’s artwork since their smash hit 1989 debut, Songs for The Tempted. “Our musical journey began with a scrappy, homemade music video for an MTV competition, shot and edited on VHS by Declan in his art college days, which ultimately landed us a deal with CBS Records in London,” says Brendan. “Now, decades later, we’re still trying to push creative boundaries. Declan spent many hours with advanced AI to create an outer space backdrop and moonscape. He’s come a long way as a video maker – from our humble school gym productions!”

One of the most enduringly popular Irish bands, The 4 of Us was formed in Newry in the mid-80s. The new album Crescent Nights was inspired by their Belfast college days.

SPRING TOUR DATES

Saturday 01 March Moat Theatre, Kildare

Thursday 13 March Victoria Hall, Settle, U.K.

Friday 14 March Regal Theatre, Tenbury, U.K.

Sunday 16 March The Stables, Milton Keynes, U.K.

Monday 17 March Temperance, Lemington Spa, U.K.

Wednesday 19 March Prohibition, Liverpool, U.K.

Thursday 20 March Half Moon, London, U.K.

Friday 21 March The Forge, Basingstoke, U.K.

Saturday 22 March Village Hall, Lowdahm, U.K.

Sunday 23 March Cathedral Lodge, Canterbury, U.K.

Friday 28 March Esker Arts, Tullamore