Kevin Quigley’s 'Clock Ticks On' Is a Timely Reminder to Live in the Moment

Kevin Quigley returns with Clock Ticks On, a warm and reflective new single that urges us to keep our feet firmly planted in the present. Landing August 15th, just ahead of his much-anticipated debut EP Catch You Down the Road on September 26th, the track is both intimate and expansive. It’s a self-produced folk-inflected gem, rich with the kind of storytelling that lingers long after the final chord. From the first notes, Quigley’s voice feels like a trusted friend reminding you to look around, breathe, and take it all in.

What makes Clock Ticks On so compelling is how it balances simplicity with emotional depth. Quigley’s evolution as both songwriter and producer shines here, crafting an arrangement that flows like time itself—steady, inevitable, yet full of quiet beauty. The lyrics unfold as a gentle meditation on presence, encouraging us to release the fog of “what ifs” and “should haves” in favor of the fleeting, tangible moments we can hold. It’s an easy song to get lost in, not because it pulls you away from reality, but because it grounds you so firmly in it.

Influences like Dylan, Prine, and Hansard hum softly in the background, but Clock Ticks On is unmistakably Quigley’s own creation—an Irish-tinged Americana that feels timeless. It’s no wonder he’s shared stages with Mary Black, Hermitage Green, and The Pale, or sold out storied venues from Whelans to the Cork Opera House. With this single, he continues to prove that whether solo or backed by The Great Ideas, his music is rooted in something profoundly human.