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Ruby Moss is an Irish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer from Dublin, Ireland. A talented musician and climate activist, she is also an organ scholar at Dundalk Grammar School.[1]

Early life

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Moss was born in Dublin, Ireland. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she shared her experiences of isolation and creativity, noting how technology and music helped her stay connected.[2]

Music releases

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She debuted as a recording artist in 2021 with Invisible, a single that topped the iTunes singer-songwriter chart.[3]

Climate Trilogy

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Moss created a powerful Climate Trilogy consisting of: - Shades of Grey (2021) – A nuanced exploration of communication and perspective, challenging listeners to move beyond binary thinking. The track donated all proceeds to charity. - Stranded (2021) – Written during a cycle along a canal in north Dublin, it serves as a metaphor for the climate crisis journey. - We Can Change (2022) – Released to mark World Vegan Month and COP26, this song completes her Climate Trilogy.

Complete discography

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  • Invisible (2021)
  • Stranded (2021)
  • Shades of Grey (2021)
  • Christmas with My Friends (2021)
  • If You Are (2022) – Written in memory of her great grandmother, Beryl Nestor.
  • We Can Change (2022)
  • Pretend (2022)

Style and influences

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She describes her style as "multi-genre-ational", drawing inspiration from classical composers like Frédéric Chopin and Claude Debussy to modern artists such as The Beatles and Fleetwood Mac.<ref name="RTE">

References

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  1. ^ "Behind the music - Ruby Moss". www.rte.ie. October 2, 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  2. ^ Ingle, Róisín. "Children in lockdown: 'It's quite nice being close to the fridge'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  3. ^ Walsh, Louise (August 5, 2021). "Dublin teen's song about loneliness in school during Covid tops Irish chart". BreakingNews.ie. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  • Meath Chronicle, "Songwriting Helped Talented Teen Adjust to New School Life", 13 August 2021.
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