‘The Thief of Leaving’ by MCVEIGH is a calm, clear-sighted indie track shaped by memory, distance and quiet care. The story behind the song is already enough to make you lean in: inspired by a friend’s poem about loss, MCVEIGH took that spark and turned it into something you can actually feel. MCVEIGH recorded everything in his Tyrone studio, and the attention to detail speaks for itself. Every line lands with intention, and the emotion sits close to the surface with strength.

‘Emotional, Intimate, Reflective’

-PurpleMistress

‘The Thief of Leaving’ is a smooth blend of rock, pop, folk and indie edges. Guitar lines breathe, vocals stay grounded, and the production gives the song space to move. The track carries both polish and warmth, like someone offering you a chair and a blanket and letting you speak freely. ‘The Thief of Leaving’ marks a clear step forward, showing how personal storytelling and focused songwriting can resonate with a wide audience.

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