How I Became A Wave – How I Became A Wave

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Lush in strings and pedal steel, the nine-track ‘How I Became A Wave’ album features contributions from some of Ireland’s most accomplished musicians, headed up by Pat Carey, and featuring string and piano arrangements by Cormac McCarthy (RT Concert Orchestra).
‘How I Became A Wave’ will be available as a limited edition 12″ gatefold vinyl that brings together music and visual art, featuring cover artwork based on the original oil painting ‘Towards Pabaigh’ by Scottish artist Ellis O’Connor, design by West Cork creative Megan Clancy, insert image by Cork- based artist Leslie Allen Spillane, and handwritten liner notes and lyrics from Pat Carey, who steers How I Became A Wave as a collaborative, multidisciplinary project.
Pat Carey says: “At the heart of How I Became A Wave is a sense of collaboration – of connection between artists. Inviting artists of different disciplines into the creative process has been key to the journey. Understanding how other people see, hear and feel my work has been enlightening, affirming and vital, making sure that what we have created is a living body of work that I hope will continue to be expressed in changing ways.”
Supporting the album release will be two full band headline shows, at Coughlan’s, Cork (12 April) and The Unitarian Church, Dublin (17 April) in addition to upcoming supports with acclaimed US singer-songwriter Joan Shelley.
‘Sea Swell’ comes with the announcement of How I Became A Wave’s self-titled debut album, set for release March 27th
How I Became A Wave will play full band headline shows at The Unitarian Church, Dublin (150 cap) and Coughlan’s, Cork (2 X 60 cap) in April 
Previous singles have seen strong radio support in the UK and Ireland with some 200 plays across more than 20 national and regional stations from RTE Radio 1, RTE Lyric FM, BBC Radio Ulster and more. Live support slots with Lisa Hannigan, Gemma Hayes, Villagers, John Spillane and Ailbhe Reddy Secured press on The Irish Independent’s ‘Ones To Watch for 2026’ list, for publication January the streaming trajectory is still modest in terms of numbers but impressive in terms of percentage growth in a short space of time. E.g. 10,000 views of ‘Fading Out’ video, nearly 20,000 ‘Fading Out’ streams, on Spotify, strong organic IG follower growth (300% increase in past 6 months).