Sign Crushes Motorist | |
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![]() McCay performing as Sign Crushes Motorist in New York City in 2024 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Liam McCay |
Also known as | |
Born | [ citation needed ] Galway, Ireland | 28 February 2005
Genres | |
Instrument | Guitar • violin • keyboards |
Years active | 2022–present |
Website | signcrushesmotorist |
Sign Crushes Motorist is a musical project by Irish musician Liam McCay (born 28 February 2005). Originally from County Donegal, he is best known for releasing music under this pseudonym, though he has also released music under several others, including Birth Day and Take Care. [2]
Named after a Duster song of the same name, Sign Crushes Motorist gained wider recognition in 2023, when several tracks took off online. In December 2023, Eli Enis of Stereogum described the project as “one of the most popular slowcore bands on the internet”. [3]
Liam McCay was born at University Hospital Galway in Galway, Ireland. When he was eight weeks old his family moved to Buncrana, where they have remained since. McCay learned to play the fiddle at age eight and listened to artists such as Simon and Garfunkel and Leonard Cohen growing up. [1]
McCay is in a relationship with fellow artist Olivia O., who joined him on tour in 2024. [4]