November 11, 2026
The Cork singer-songwriter blends Motown grooves and classic pop on the first single from her forthcoming album, Beauty.
Cork singer-songwriter Clare O’Riordan has released her new single, ‘Superhero’ is out now. It combines a soulful Motown groove with a classic pop sound, the uplifting track celebrates the everyday superheroes who overcome obstacles to be there for the people they love.
This is a brilliantly crafted and produced track driven by a playful sense of humour and the memorable declaration, “I’m gonna ride like Batman to get to you”, ‘Superhero’ is an upbeat celebration of devotion, determination and the lengths we go to for those closest to us.
Recorded and produced by acclaimed producer Christian Best at Monique Studios in East Cork, the track features a live band arrangement, complemented by vibrant brass added during the production process. The single was mastered in Australia by Isaac Barter and marks the first release from Clare’s forthcoming album, Beauty.
The album is also part of a wider creative project, with Clare currently developing a musical of the same name.
A songwriter with a distinctive voice
Clare's previous releases have attracted positive attention from Irish music critics. Her 2014 debut album, Shelter, was described as "exquisite" by Hot Press's Colm O’Hare, while Edwin McFee praised her 2019 album, Outside, as a "playful, powerful record", highlighting Clare as a modern artist with a mature soul.
With ‘Superhero’, Clare brings a fresh, playful energy to her songwriting while retaining the soulful sensibility that has characterised her work.
A familiar name to the Longwave Music community
Clare has previously featured on a Longwave Music release, contributing her track ‘Take My Hand’ to This Is Who We Are: Longwave Music Volume 1. The compilation brings together original music from Irish independent artists across a range of genres, including rock, folk, electronic and instrumental music.
Clare also joined the Longwave Music community for a live session, which was featured on the Longwave Music Radio YouTube channel, showcasing her music and performance to our audience.
We're delighted to see Clare continuing to develop her musical projects and look forward to following the next chapter with the release of Beauty.
‘Superhero’ is available in digital format via Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby as well as on longwavemusicradio.ie
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