Dublin Rising Solo Artist KK Lewis Returns With Intimate New Single ‘Pigeon Man’
Marking her first release in four years, Dublin artist KK Lewis makes a powerful comeback with ‘Pigeon Man’ out November 27th. The single signals the beginning of a new era for the rising Irish talent, one that captures the bittersweet space of being in your twenties, caught between girlhood and adulthood.
Originally emerging as one of Ireland’s most exciting new voices, KK was named ‘One to Watch’ by Hot Press (2021) and quickly gained recognition from the likes of Notion Magazine, Earmilk, The Thin Air, Nialler 9 and Ones To Watch, and national radio. Following the success of her acclaimed debut EP ‘Dreaming’ in 2021, she now steps back into the spotlight with ‘Pigeon Man’, a song that feels both intimate and timeless.
Recorded with Daniel Da Burca (Amble) in Drogheda, mixed by Joseph Rodgers (beabadoobee, Rina Sawayama), and mastered by JHJ (Olivia Dean, Adele, London Grammar) ‘Pigeon Man’ is an evocative piano ballad inspired by classic Disney romance and soul, while echoing the emotional depth of modern storytellers like Adele. The song revisits KK’s first heartbreak – breaking up with her first boyfriend in Dublin’s St. Stephen’s Green, left standing beside the familiar figure of the “pigeon man” feeding birds. The result is a stripped-back yet cinematic sound that bridges nostalgia with raw emotion.
Talking about the single, KK Lewis says, “This song represents more than just a heartbreak – it’s about growing up. Everyone remembers their first heartbreak, that moment you realise love isn’t the perfect thing you imagined it to be. I remember how lost I felt at the time, having lost friends too, but I also remember how important my girls were. Female friendships soften the heartbreak, the confusion, the rejection – they remind you that you’re not alone.
I recorded the song with my good friend Tadhg (SexyTadhg), who helped me arrange it and translate that heartbreak-romantic feeling into the piano part. We tracked it pretty much live in a studio up in Dundalk, spending the whole day keeping it minimal and intimate – as if you were hearing it in the room, without being overly produced.”
KK’s debut EP Dreaming achieved remarkable success, amassing over 85,000 Spotify streams, more than 1.6 million TikTok views, and 25,000 YouTube views across its accompanying video trilogy. Her captivating live performances at Electric Picnic, All Together Now, New Years & St Patrick’s Festival, and the iconic Ruby Sessions have further cemented her status as one of Ireland’s most promising emerging artists.
Over the past year, KK has spent time in the studio crafting a collection of intimate, piano-led tracks in collaboration with Sexy Tadhg, mixed once again by Joseph Rodgers and mastered by JHJ. ‘Pigeon Man’ leads this new chapter, with a follow-up single, ‘One Step Behind’, set for release in early 2026.
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