ARREN is a Dublin based, Limerick born artist who blends the scale of iconic 90's and 2000's pop-rock with the intimacy of singer-songwriter.

Having released his nostalgic rock hit Dreams We Missed in November 2024 and his hopeful & cinematic single, Broken on April 22nd, ARREN continues to build momentum with his evolving sound with his upcoming warm & cinematic folk single Rising Sun.

On June 21st, ARREN played his 2nd headline full-band performance at Whelan’s Upstairs. To mark the release of Rising Sun, ARREN will be announcing more shows, so watch this space!

ARREN is a Dublin-based, Clare/Limerick-born artist who blends the anthemic scale of iconic ’90s and 2000s pop-rock with the intimacy of singer-songwriter. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Oasis, Mumford & Sons, Hudson Taylor, and U2, his sound is recognized for "combining vintage sounds with modern-day execution." From sold-out live shows to critically praised releases, ARREN has cemented his place as an artist to watch over the last year.
Having released his pop-rock summer anthem 'It Takes One to Know' in July 2024, his nostalgic rock hit 'Dreams We Missed' in November 2024 and his cinematic single 'Broken' in April 2025, ARREN continues to build momentum with his evolving sound. All of these singles saw widespread success across the Irish music industry, earning spots on major Irish Spotify playlists such as First Music Contact's Made in Ireland, airplay on top radio stations like Clare FM, and features in leading music magazines and blogs. The music video for 'It Takes One to Know' held a place on Puremzine's Fresh Top 20 Music Videos in Ireland for three weeks, reaching the number three spot.
Fresh off his second headline show at Whelan's in June, ARREN is set for an exciting new chapter. His upcoming single, 'Rising Sun', releasing on November 11th, is a cinematic, warm, and romantic folk tune that captures the bittersweet beauty of leaving home while honouring the love and legacy of one's parents. To celebrate the release, ARREN will unveil a full suite of accompanying visuals, including a lyric video, music video, and acoustic performance video. Fans can also experience the song live at special performances in Dublin this winter, with more details to follow via ARREN’s social channels.

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Rising Sun - Upcoming Single Pre-Release Listening

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- Irish artist ARREN releasing cinematic and warm folk single Rising Sun on November 11th, 2025.
- Rising Sun captures the bittersweet beauty of leaving home while honouring the love and legacy of one's parents.
- Rising Sun was produced by industry veteran Gary Duncan of Red Lake Sound Studios.
DUBLIN, 11th November - Irish artist ARREN returns with Rising Sun, a cinematic, warm, and romantic folk tune that marks a new chapter in his evolving sound. Infused with Americana influences and featuring Dutch artist Tom Hartman on harmonica and banjo, Rising Sun captures the bittersweet beauty of leaving home while honoring the love and legacy of one's parents.
Produced by Gary Duncan of Red Lake Sound Studios, the track unfolds like a sunrise. It's tender, expansive, and full of quiet emotion. The song’s organic textures and heartfelt lyricism reveal ARREN’s most personal release to date, set against lush folk instrumentation and evocative harmonies.
“Rising Sun is a song for my parents and about that small feeling of guilt you have leaving home,” ARREN explains. “It’s about gratitude, growing up, and honouring the places you came from.”
To celebrate the release, ARREN will unveil a full suite of accompanying visuals, including a lyric video, music video, and acoustic performance video. Fans can also experience the song live at special performances in Dublin this winter, with more details to follow via ARREN’s social channels.
Hailing from Clare/Limerick, ARREN is based in Dublin, where he has been building a reputation as one of Ireland’s emerging voices. His music blends the anthemic energy of ’90s and 2000s pop-rock with the intimacy of modern folk, drawing influence from artists such as Mumford & Sons, Oasis, Hudson Taylor, and U2. From sold-out shows to airplay on national radio, ARREN continues to carve out a space defined by hope, warmth, and cinematic scope.
Rising Sun will be available on all streaming platforms from Monday, November 11th, 2025.
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The music video for 'It Takes One to Know' made Pure M Magazine's Fresh Top 20 Music Videos and was on it for three weeks, hitting a top spot at #3. Pure also created articles about both the single release and music video release.
https://puremzine.com/arren-releases-summer-indie-rock-single-it-takes-one-to-know/
https://puremzine.com/arren-releases-it-takes-one-to-know-music-video/
ARREN’s latest singles spent some time in these playlists:
IMRO New Music, Fresh Music Contact's Made In Ireland, Black Market's New Indie Rock From Ireland, Other Side's Indie Rock Playlist and more!
The Clonlara musician is gearing up for his highly anticipated debut headline show at Little Whelan’s in Dublin on the 19th of February.
It’s all part of ARREN’s preparation for his forthcoming debut album, Dark Earth. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by ARREN.
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Watch ARREN’s performance here
ARREN was invited on for a Zoom interview with Aaron from Post Burnout Magazine. Throughout the 2 hour interview, ARREN and Aaron discussed the music industry as a whole, mental health and how music affects it, how important collaboration is, ARREN's music roots and promotion of single 'It Takes One to Know'.
https://postburnout.com/the-irish-alternative-artist-arren-discusses-how-collaboration-made-his-upcoming-debut-album-dark-earth-possible/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0sdAxVMf4k
ARREN was invited onto the Who Art Thou? Podcast by Barra to chat about how he began his musical career, from writing songs with his friends to beginning his solo musical journey, his latest singles and previous EP 'Ignite', his debut album 'Dark Earth' and working creatively in the AI age.
Listen here