Dublin-based fiddle player, vocalist and composer Jayne Pomplas returns with her striking new single “Ninety Nine”, while also announcing her debut album THIS IS HOW THE WORLD ENDS, due for release on September 11th, 2026. To celebrate the single, Pomplas will perform a special launch show at The Cobblestone, Dublin, on July 23rd, joined by special guests Adrian Crowley, Lunatraktors, Méabh McKenna, and John Francis Flynn for a unique live performance featuring many of the musicians who appear on the recording.
Following the release of lead single Hit Single earlier this year, Ninety Nine offers another compelling glimpse into an album that seamlessly blends Irish traditional music with contemporary folk songwriting, experimental arrangements and fearless musical exploration.
Rich in texture and collaboration, Ninety Nine features acclaimed songwriter Adrian Crowley, experimental folk duo Lunatraktors, and vocalist Méabh McKenna, alongside an expansive arrangement incorporating dancing, duduk (Turkish flute), bass, accordion, harp and electric guitar. The result is a vibrant, cinematic piece that reflects Pomplas’ adventurous approach to composition while remaining deeply rooted in traditional influences.
The sense of endings and new beginnings runs throughout THIS IS HOW THE WORLD ENDS. Songs explore identity, nostalgia, self-doubt, humour and transformation while balancing traditional music with bold contemporary production.
The album features an impressive cast of collaborators including John Francis Flynn, Patrick Stefan, Luke Coffey, Graham Heaney, Jamie Bishop, Jaz Delorean, Adrian Crowley, Lunatraktors, Méabh McKenna, Robbie Reilly, RVE and others. It also includes interpretations of traditional favourites such as Blackwaterside and Finbar Furey’s The Lonesome Boatman, further connecting Pomplas’ original work to the rich heritage of Irish folk music.
Recorded across live rooms, houseboat sessions on the Thames and more experimental environments, THIS IS HOW THE WORLD ENDS embraces atmosphere, spontaneity and emotional honesty, resulting in a debut that is both grounded in Irish tradition and refreshingly forward-looking.
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