Rising Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe has released his new single, “Painter (Double-Edged Sword),” capping off an extraordinary breakout year that has seen him play 100 shows across North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Exploring the theme of sacrifice and the personal toll of pursuing a dream, the introspective track reflects on the choices that shape who we become — balancing the rapid momentum of a rising career against the paths left behind. Already a standout moment in his live sets, the single follows his hit “Forever Now” (651K+ streams), which was recently selected by RTÉ 2FM as Ireland’s official submission to the European Emerging Music Exchange (EEME).
Aaron’s ascent over the past twelve months has been remarkable, marked by a performance to 10,000 fans at Ireland’s Electric Picnic and a surge of over 450,000 new social media followers in just the past three months. Having shared stages with the likes of Zach Bryan, Sam Fender, and Kingfishr — as well as making a standout debut at Glastonbury — his international profile continues to soar. Recent months have seen him join Dermot Kennedy on stadium dates across the U.S. and for two nights at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, followed by a performance supporting The Script at Dublin’s 3Arena on 31 October after a viral online interaction with Danny O’Donoghue.
Critical acclaim has swiftly followed his rise, with CLASH hailing him as “Ireland’s most potent new voice,” Rolling Stone U.K. highlighting his “rich voice only matched by his own knack for vivid storytelling,” and Music Week declaring him “ready to take on the world.” NOTION and Wonderland have echoed the praise, marking him out as an artist on the cusp of major international breakthrough.
Demand for his live shows continues to skyrocket, with all upcoming headline dates at Dublin’s 3Olympia selling out in under three minutes. This November, Aaron embarks on an extensive headline tour across the U.K. and Ireland, culminating in a sold-out flagship show at London’s Electric Ballroom on 10 December before closing out the year headlining the Countdown Concert at Dublin Castle on New Year’s Eve.
With momentum at an all-time high, Aaron Rowe’s upcoming live run promises to be one of the autumn’s most compelling tours. Full dates and venue details for the U.K. and Ireland headline run are listed below.
15 November – Brighton, Patterns
16 November – Bristol, The Fleece
17 November – Birmingham, O2 Academy2 Birmingham
19 November – Manchester, Manchester Academy
20 November – Liverpool, Liverpool Jacaranda
23 November – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
24 November – Newcastle, The Cluny
25 November – Glasgow, SWG3
26 November – Edinburgh, The Mash House
29 November – Belfast, The Limelight 1
30 November – Galway, Róisín Dubh
02 December – Limerick, Dolans
05 December – Dublin, 3Olympia (SOLD OUT)
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