Arborist | The Empire, Belfast
Arborist return with their 4th LP for a full band show at The Empire, Belfast on 19th November 2026. Support from Rita Lynn
42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JQ
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Arborist return with their 4th LP for a full band show at The Empire, Belfast on 19th November 2026.
Love or its absence dominates the intimate songs on the new album from ARBORIST – the musical outlet of Mark McCambridge. Looking For Love, Arborist’s fourth album of exquisitely inventive Americana, places us firmly in his hometown of Belfast, allowing it to act as a microcosm of the wider-world, with all its foibles and charms. We find fictional protagonists scouring the dark corners of the city, wiling-away afternoons in strip clubs, wandering the streets in all weather and reflecting on the harsh reality of modern society, all in search of an elusive love – emphasising our need for it now more than ever.
"A staggering debut of depth and substance" - UNCUT
"An instant classic" - The Guardian
"Devastatingly bleak…upliftingly beautiful" - Mojo
"A poignant, beautiful record" - Lauren Laverne BBC6Music
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Cork born singer-songwriter Rita Lynn weaves a tapestry of folk, jazz and soul, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the Irish landscape, her artistic upbringing and the complexities of the human experience. Sparse piano melodies and soulful vocals create a textured soundscape, deepened by improvisational flourishes and a nod to the Irish tradition of storytelling.
An event by Arborist Music