Grammy-nominated songwriter and former INXS frontman Ciaran Gribbin has released his new single, “Tighten Up The Knot.” Available now, the track is an upbeat pop song about resilience, family and holding on to love in a turbulent world.
Recorded at Aviator Studios in Sydney, “Tighten Up The Knot” was produced by Paul Beard, known for his work with Lily Allen and Robbie Williams. The song blends piano, Americana-leaning guitars and hook-filled melodies.
Speaking about the track, Gribbin said: “I wrote this song from a parent’s perspective — the love I have for my children and the desire to protect them from whatever storm the world brings.”
The single follows a wide-ranging career that has seen Gribbin co-write the Grammy-nominated “Celebration” for Madonna, compose the soundtrack for the film Killing Bono, write the Oscar-shortlisted “Hey Baby Doll,” performed by Al Pacino in Danny Collins, and tour internationally as frontman of INXS.
Gribbin returns to Ireland this August and will perform at Live At The Square Festival in Derry on August 30, followed by a show at Whelan’s, Dublin, on September 6.
Ciaran Gribbin Irish live dates
August 30 – Derry – Live At The Square Festival
September 6 – Dublin – Whelan’s
