Amble Brings Us Back Down to Earth in 'The Commons'


Photo: Adam Heffernan

Following the success of their self-titled EP, Amble, composed of singer-songwriters Robbie Cunningham, Oisin McCaffrey, and Ross McNerney, are making waves not only in the Irish music scene but globally as well. Hailing from the Midlands and West Ireland, the trio brings a refreshing folk-inspired sound to their music.

Their latest project, The Commons, showcases the trio’s ability to seamlessly blend traditional elements of folk music with contemporary, narrative-based songwriting. The EP is a collaborative effort, with each member contributing a unique perspective akin to their own songwriting style. The Commons is a diverse and emotionally impactful collection of songs that thematically explore loss, introspection, and love with a vulnerable and honest delivery.

Amble’s storytelling-based approach, as seen in the lead track “Little White Chapel,” which ushers listeners into a string-driven, intimate delivery, paints a picture of complacency and celebrating the growth of others, even encouraging it. “Little White Chapel” sets the tone of the project, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and connect with the trio’s heartfelt lyricism, flawlessly contrasting the melancholic demise of a relationship shortly thereafter in “One Man’s Love.” 

The Commons is a moving exploration of grief and loss. The title track, inspired by a letter addressed to “No Date, No Name” recounts the heartbreaking story of a mother’s loss. The title track, “The Commons” reflects the universal reality of grief and loss as a shared experience. Despite the subject matter, the track closes with a glimmer of hope, inviting listeners to seek solace in the music.

A trio of individual songwriters, Cunningham, McCaffrey, and McNerney deliver a unique, collaborative experience that results in a narratively diverse project, focused on storytelling with a delivery that, in its vulnerability, drives listeners to revisit each track again and again.

Listen to The Commons below:


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