Warm Air is the debut single from Galway singer-songwriter Si Noble and comes from his forthcoming debut solo album.

The single, produced by the Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Ed Harcourt, marks the return of Si, who is originally from Oxford but has been based in Galway for 20 years and is well-known on the local music scene.

Warm Air is a reflective, anthemic song with acoustic guitars and strings, that “builds to an Elbow-like crescendo”, according to its creator.

“It’s about someone being in a situation, or a relationship, they know is at an end,” says Si. “They are stuck in a paralysis about doing anything about it, but the ‘ warm alr’ is the payoff when they summon the courage to take a step forward and release themselves from this paralysis.”

He’s delighted to have Ed Harcourt on board for the single and album.

“I’ve always been a massive fan of Ed, so to have him work on my debut solo recordings is amazing.

“I took a chance and contacted him on Instagram. He liked the music I was writing and wanted to work with me. It’s been an incredible experience,” he says.

The B-side of Warm Air is Parting Lines, which will also feature on the debut album.

Si has been involved in the Galway music scene for two decades and was leader of the Brit-rock influenced band Mugger Dave, which released the album, What’s She Doing Here? in 2010.

He was also lead singer of indie-rock band Cranky Face, which released a number of singles in the late 2010s.

Now living in Conamara, Si works as a producer with TV production company Fíbín, and has continued working on the solo material for his album. Titled The Witching Hour, it’s due for release in February 2026. A second single from the album, Kiss Goodnight, will be released later this summer.

Meanwhile, Warm Air is available now and can be downloaded via Bandcamp and iTunes.

Pictured: Si Noble whose debut solo album is due for release in February.