Trick Mist

Trick Mist is Cork-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Gavin Murray.
His arsenal of original samples and storytelling lyrics combined with gestures towards traditional Irish music and experimental electronics create a captivating, immersive and meditative musical space.

Trick Mist to date has released 2 album’s via Pizza Pizza Records, an EP and multiple singles. His music has amassed significant acclaim with coverage from many sources including The Irish Times, The Irish Examiner, RTÉ, Nialler9, RTÉ 2FM, RTÉ RnaG, Piccadilly Records and BBC Radio Ulster.

His atmospheric live shows are an intense and ambient affair. Highlights include Rough Trade West, National Concert Hall Dublin, a headline UK + Irish tour in 2022, supporting Just Mustard on their sold out UK + Irish tour in 2021 and multiple Irish festival appearances including Other Voices, Electric Picnic and Output Belfast.

His second full-length album The Hedge Maze and The Spade was released in Sept 2022 to widespread critical acclaim. Including; Hotpress 8/10 and The Thin Air + Headstuff listing the album on their ‘Best Irish Album of the Year’ lists.

'This is Trick Mist at his most imaginative, but also most thoughtful' 
'sounds that command all five senses' 
'a sonic storybook lush with detail' - Hotpress

‘The Hedge Maze and The Spade’ features Murray’s most assured compositions to date.’ - The Thin Air

‘A remarkably atmospheric and reflective album meticulously layered and steeped in catharsis. Its unearthly qualities are grounded by both familiar sounds and familial themes, rendering it simultaneously challenging yet attainable. An album that rewards its listener, revealing more of itself with every listen.’ - Headstuff

‘One of the year’s most unconventional and stunning albums.’ - Check This Out!

‘Trick Mist blurs traditional Irish and folk with experimental electronics to create an ambient, meditative space with a tinge of the familiar amidst the strange.’ - Motley Magazine

 'Album of the week' - Dan Hegarty 2FM