Tia Bow marks a new chapter for Irish songwriter, Fionnuala Fagan-Thiébot. Moving away from songs rooted in oral histories, Tia Bow channels a deeply personal narrative, charting life's landmark moments as she steps between shadow and sunlight.
Her sound, a unique blend of folk and electronica, draws inspiration from trip-hop pioneers like Massive Attack and Portishead. This distinctive style will be showcased on her upcoming debut album, Blackberry Path, set for release in 2026. Produced by Michael Mormecha of Tree Song Studios, the album features his signature electronic beats, electric guitar, and percussion, alongside transcendent vocals, keys, synths and strings by Tia Bow and long-term musical collaborator Irish-Filipino musician, Clare Galway.
Supported by the CQAF Music Bursary and an ACNI Project Fund, Tia Bow's Folktronic style, blends electronic textures with powerful, story-driven songwriting.
New Album coming in 2026!
SINGLE RELEASE, LA FOSSE, BY TIA BOW
“La Fosse, is a tribute to the Breton Manor where I worked during summers as a teenager. This place and the people were like nothing I had ever experienced before - accepting, inclusive, uninhibited. In every sense, the experience was life changing.” (Tia Bow)
SINGLE RELEASE, TAKEN, BY TIA BOW
“I wrote, Taken, whilst working as a Creative Reminiscence Facilitator for c21 Theatre Company. The lyrics of the song are inspired by an important message from one care worker, the residents and my own experiences.” (Tia Bow)
SINGLE RELEASE, BELOVED, BY TIA BOW
“I wrote, Beloved, to all of those passed, and for all of us left behind.” (Tia Bow)
Live Performance, 2025
The Unsung, 17th September, The Sunflower Bar (SOLD OUT)
Leid & Lairn Festival, 5th November, Bangor Castle (Supporting TRU)
Sound of Belfast, 16th November, The Sunflower Bar (SOLD OUT)
