Trip The Switch

The Breath

Underscoring the remarkable connection between Ríoghnach and songwriting partner/guitarist Stuart McCallum, ‘Trip The Switch’ song exemplifies the great clashing virtues of the pair. Her exceptional gift for the spontaneous lyric is on full display in this song, which was written during a demo session with McCallum and fellow bandmates Luke Flowers and John Ellis.

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