Irish multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Ciarn officially announces Risn his debut solo album, scheduled for release on November 6th on Ninja Tune. For over a decade, Ciarn has been one of modern music's most intriguing and elusive creative voices. Best known as the vocalist, songwriter and producer FKA Bearface in BROCKHAMPTON who disbanded in 2022, his contributions helped shape some of the group's most beloved and emotionally resonant moments, earning a devoted global following drawn to his singular blend of vulnerability, melody and experimentation.

Risn' marks his first full-length project since working under previous moniker Bearface as part of BROCKHAMPTON, who disbanded in 2022.

With the release of debut single K-Bar in July - which has already amassed half a million streams and 1M+ views across socials, the arrival of Ciarns latest chapter was met with immediate excitement from fans who have been eagerly awaiting news from the artist.

With an album title that carries more weight than first meets the eye, Ciarn is now ready to unveil the full spectrum of his musical prowess across 13 beautiful tracks. Risn traces a journey of Ciarn reclaiming his own name. Rather than a self-titled debut, he presents Risn - the Irish name meaning little rose. Once destined to be his middle name, the title is a symbolic anchor for the project and one that pays homage to his Irish roots. I was always hesitant to go by Ciarn, he said, thinking people would struggle to pronounce his name at first, he later realised it made perfect sense. People learn how to pronounce difficult names all the time. Irish names are beautiful.

After BROCKHAMPTON, Ciarn found himself in a place of complete sonic freedom. While figuring out how to channel it, he moved back to New York to map out what those possibilities could be. Reflecting on that dynamic, he said: Wed be like, You gotta have a song a day or an idea a day, even if youre not in the mood - just sit down and do something. A lot of those ideas ended up making the album - little production ideas or a melody - just wound up making its way in.

Not limited by genre, theres no single way to describe Risn. Rife with guitars, distorted vocals, and the collision of harsh textures and dreamy chords, listeners will no doubtably be drawn into Ciarns ever enticing sonic universe.

Standard Black LP

Black 140g vinyl LP housed in full colour gatefold outer sleeve and printed inner sleeve.

CD

CD housed in jewel case with booklet including lyrics.