Toronto duo Robinson Kirby have been steadily building a name for themselves with music rooted in honest songwriting, strong harmonies, and a blend of modern folk and indie influences. Their new single, “End And The Start,” arriving this Friday, continues that trajectory with a reflective track centred on change, growth, and emotional transition. The song offers another preview of their debut album Gone, due June 26, and highlights the thoughtful songwriting and understated sound that have helped the pair connect with audiences both in Canada and internationally.
The release follows previous singles “Hey Christine,” “Summer Rain,” and “AC Units,” all of which have helped introduce listeners to the themes explored throughout Gone. The album focuses on relationships, personal growth, heartbreak, and the ways people change over time, drawing from the duo’s own experiences together over the last decade. “End And The Start” fits naturally within that larger narrative, balancing intimate lyrics with a warm, stripped-back approach that has become a defining part of Robinson Kirby’s sound.
Outside of the studio, Robinson Kirby have continued to expand their reach through touring and growing industry support. The duo recently completed a 2025 Atlantic Canadian tour as well as a winter European run supporting Leith, while Madelyn has also toured alongside Nelly Furtado and Charlotte Cornfield. Their recent singles have landed on editorial playlists including Apple Music’s New in Indie and New in Alternative, along with Amazon Music playlists such as New Music and Coffee Shop Indie. Airplay from outlets like CBC Music, SiriusXM, and Indie88 has also helped broaden their audience.
At the centre of the project is the partnership between the two musicians and the experiences that have shaped them over the years. As Madelyn explains, “Gone is the culmination of our growth together as partners in life and as individual musicians. These songs reflect who we are, where we’ve been and how far we’ve come. We’ve spent a decade together and this album explores our love story, our heartbreaks, the hard times we’ve faced, and the growth that’s shaped us both individually and together. We are completely different people than when we met and this record traces that journey.” With “End And The Start,” Robinson Kirby continue to establish themselves as a duo focused on thoughtful, grounded songwriting and a clear sense of emotional honesty.
