This week, singer-songwriter Kevin Quigley is sharing his new single, “No Pain” a soul-soothing meditation on the inevitable hardships of life and the growth that grows from them. Quigley has a record of writing in shrewdly honest ways, and the singer falls back on those relatable roots here, giving him a song that hits both emotional and intimate notes, distracting the teeth-grinding nature of his folk and rock sounds.
Rooted in unvarnished truth, “No Pain” doesn’t gloss over the dark corners of existence but rather welcomes them as vital movement on the way to something better. With heartfelt lyricism and a lingering melody that etches itself into memory long after the song steps out of earshot, Quigley reminds us that resilience is forged in times of struggle. His signature sound a piercing blend of warm acoustic tones and rich, evocative vocals weaves a texture of both vulnerability and strength that makes “No Pain” a song that’ll resonate with anyone who’s ever faced hardship.
Quigley has been widely recognized for the way he transforms intimate experience into widely relatable music; “No Pain” is no exception. It’s a song that a lyric approaches the heart, a message in a place of hope etc a thesaurus folk-rock arrangement.
With “No Pain,” Kevin Quigley cements his status as a songwriter who never just tells stories he makes you feel them.