Dani Larkin

Ahead of her ambitious new album Next Of Kin, acclaimed songwriter Dani Larkin joins us for our latest “Off the Shelf” feature. Moving from the sweeping orchestral landscapes of her music to the intimate corners of her home, Larkin shares ten personal objects—from a vintage film-set lamp to a hand-carved stool—read the stories behind her choices.

Folk singer-songwriter Dani Larkin releases a compelling double A-side, featuring the original track ‘Morning’ and a cover of ‘She Moved Through The Fair’. ‘Morning’, an arrangement of Eleanor Farjeon’s 1931 hymn Morning Has Broken, is set to open Larkin’s 2026 album, Next Of Kin. The traditional cover is paired with a video featuring circus artist Christopher McAuley.

‘Notes for a Maiden Warrior’ is an exciting and confident debut from Dani Larkin. The album has a vitality and irresistible energy which is impossible not to be swept up in. A striking debut, effortlessly succeeding in captivating the heart, as well as the ear.

Hailing from the Armagh-Monaghan border, Dani Larkin is tipped as Ireland’s most exciting new alt-folk artist – watch her new video for ‘The Red (Maca’s Return)’, taken from her highly anticipated debut album ‘Notes For A Maiden Warrior’.