This is How we Fly

**This is How we Fly** is an innovative Irish music collective known for their genre-blurring fusion of traditional Scandinavian and Irish folk with contemporary jazz and experimental improvisation. Formed around 2010, the group features Seán Mac Erlaine (clarinet, electronics), Nic Gareiss (percussive dance), Petter Berndalen (drums), and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh (hardanger d’amore, fiddle). Their sound reimagines folk traditions through spontaneous interplay, creating hypnotic textures that feel both ancient and boundary-pushing.

With releases like *Floating Ground* and *Foreign Fields*, they’ve crafted a distinct identity, weaving rhythmic drive with ethereal melodies. Their self-titled album *This Is How We Fly* showcases their live energy and collaborative spirit, often drawing comparisons to avant-garde folk-jams. Active on the international festival circuit, they thrive in live settings where their improvisational magic shines brightest.