Formerly living in The Netherlands and now domiciled in Co.Cork, Ireland, Brian O’Glanby carries forward a tradition of powerful, anthemic songwriting with “The Deep Hour”.
A gifted songsmith known for his distinctive vocals, sometimes referred to as a Celtic Guy Garvey, with his gritty style of indie with a twist of soul and intricate instrumental arranging, O’Glanby has woven a unique sonic tapestry that has captivated audiences across his twenty-plus years as an artist.
With a penchant for storytelling, O’Glanby’s heartfelt narratives are inspired from personal experiences and the human condition. This ethos warmly transitions to his latest venture – The Deep Hour – with a forthcoming album that draws from introspection, vulnerability and conviction.
Releasing the debut single, ‘The One’ in late 2025, a heart-on-sleeve track serving as a timely prayer for change in unsettled times and a plea for unity in our fractured world, the single earned an iTunes No.1 position in both the main Irish charts and iTunes Rock Charts, garnering support from Red FM, V13, Broken 8, Amazing Radio, The Sound Lab UK and more, announcing The Deep Hour to a highly expectant 2026 audience.
The second instalment from The Deep Hour, ‘Hurricane’, carries forward the authenticity, and raw delivery that have come to define O’Glanby’s work. Entrenched in heartfelt melody, ‘Hurricane’ delivers a very personal narrative of true accounts, hitting home the devastating and unvoiced struggles of domestic violence.
‘Hurricane’ features an extraordinary performance from acclaimed guitarist Gerry Leonard – the force behind David Bowie, Suzanne Vega, Rufus Wainwright, Laurie Anderson, Duncan Sheik, Hinterland and his own solo project, Spooky Ghost. It also features the exceptional bass guitarist Robbie Malone – another icon known for his highly acclaimed, longtime work with David Gray, The Corrs and Hothouse Flowers, to name but a few.
O’Glanby, who is the force behind The Deep Hour, has recently completed his album which will be released later this year. The album, titled “Through Your Eyes”, was produced by international musician Wayne P. Sheehy, in his Ocean Studios Ireland on the shores of Bantry Bay. The album features contributions from some outstanding musicians; Gerry Leonard, Robbie Malone, Trevor Hutchinson, Lisa Lambe, Paul Linehan, Catriona Fallon and more – where the resulting work fully reflects O’Glanby’s life views, highlighting his creativity and spirit, qualities which have sustained him through the highs and lows of the music industry since the 1990s.
Bound with timelessness, grace, and integrity, ‘Hurricane’ cements The Deep Hour as a bold new phase of O’Glanby’s career, reaffirming his place as a storyteller whose voice resonates across generations.
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