Somebody's Child - When youth fades away
Dumbsick
22.03.2024 - 06:38
Neue Single "Oh Emily" klingt richtig gut.
Das Debüt gefiel mir schon sehr gut und die Single macht Hoffnung auf mehr.
Armin
07.11.2024 - 19:01- Newsbeitrag
Somebody's Child return with the announcement of second album When Youth Fades Away out 28th March 2025 via Frenchkiss Records
Share new single and music video for "Time Of My Life"
Selected quotes:
“Made for arenas” BBC Radio 1, Clara Amfo
"truly something special." - CLASH
“pretty much hits the sweetest of spots throughout" - DORK
Following the breakout success of their self-titled debut album in 2023, Dublin’s Somebody’s Child - the project led by Cian Godfrey - return with a bold new chapter in their musical journey. Since the release of their first record, the band have taken their powerful live performances to new heights, opening for The War on Drugs, Bloc Party and Kings of Leon at BST Hyde Park, following on with a sold-out night at London’s Heaven to celebrate the release debut album. Appearances in their native Ireland have included the bucket list moment, headlining the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin and playing on the Main Stage at the country’s biggest festival, Electric Picnic.
Today, they announce their highly anticipated sophomore album When Youth Fades Away, set for release on March 28, 2025, via Frenchkiss Records. The announcement comes alongside the release of the album’s lead single, “Time Of My Life,” which is now available on all streaming platforms.
Recorded in the US with by Grammy Award-winner Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Frightened Rabbit), When Youth Fades Away showcases a leap in maturity, both musically and thematically, for the band. Frontman Cian Godfrey describes the album as a reflection on the inevitable process of ageing and the shifting perspectives that come with it. “If our first album was about running away, this one is about staying put and reflecting,” says Godfrey. “It’s about letting people in and letting ourselves out.”
The lead single “Time Of My Life” sets the tone for this new era, blending Somebody’s Child’s signature indie rock sound with a more reflective and autobiographical lyrical approach. Written in the closing stages of the album's recording process, the song is a two-chord anthem that captures the bittersweet nostalgia of life’s fleeting moments. “It’s about the flashing of life before your eyes, ending in a feeling of resolve, leaving legacy through songs and accepting fate,” Godfrey explains. “It was one of the most cathartic songs we’ve ever written.”
"We’ve always wanted to write a 2 chord song, and this finally came out without force. Another one that was written with an idea; ‘let’s close out the album’. We were about to give up on writing that day, and we gave it one last go. Less than an hour later, we had a full song with more lyrics than we’ve ever had. I remember the feeling so well. I thought we’d been at it for 6 hours. Pure elation."
To accompany, Somebody's Child also share the music video for "Time Of My Life" co-directed by Apollo Films' Adrian Lee and bandleader Cian Godfrey. The music video stars breakout Dublin actress Caroline Menton, a fast rising name among cinephiles for her roles in Channel 5's All Creatures Great & Small as well as this year's cult indie horror Oddity.
Godfrey said on the music video, "The inspiration behind the music video was a crossover between trainspotting and Skins. I've always been a massive fan of film, perhaps more so than music in the literal meaning of the word [fan], and it's been something I've wanted to do for a while now. I think having been inside this world for so long allowed me to visualise the reality of the music."
He continues, "My aspiration was to try and bring the audience closer to this world. Something that helped with this visualising during the process was reading Murakami in French. Not being able to fully understand the words allowed my mind to fill in the gaps. His writing and storytelling were a big inspiration throughout. A massive thanks to Apollo Films for helping me with that."
Watch the music video for "Time Of My Life" below
When Youth Fades Away explores a new range of emotional and sonic territory, from the synth-driven experimentation of the title track, to the introspective, stripped-back vulnerability of "Irish Goodbye." Drawing influences from early electronic pioneers Kraftwerk (whose use of technology became a north star for the band) and the personal lyricism of Leonard Cohen, the album is indicative of the band pushing beyond indie rock conventions into new creative ground. The record features additional keyboard instrumentation by The Gloaming member Thomas Bartlett (Doveman).
Godfrey likens the album's narrative themes to seeing something old with fresh eyes. “It’s like going back to your parents’ house and noticing something you haven't seen in years, and having a completely different perspective on it now that you're older,” he says. "Perhaps you’ve reached the age they were upon purchasing it. Whatever it is, it formed a part of your parents life and had significance in their past. You may not have been there for its use, but like the yellowing of a book, it becomes highlighted by time. By recognising this, we are giving value to it."
After a monumental few years that saw Somebody's Child perform alongside some of the biggest names in music and headline major venues, When Youth Fades Away promises to be a defining moment in Somebody's Child's journey, setting the stage for the band to carve their place on modern rock music.
Somebody's Child finish 2024 with a smattering of dates across the UK and Europe starting tomorrow at Liverpool's Favourite Days Festival. Full list of dates below. Buy tickets here.
Live dates:
8th November - Favourite Days Festival - Liverpool, UK
16th November - Live at Leeds In The City - Leeds, UK
4th December - Simplon Poppodium - Groningen, NL
6th December - Effenaar - Eindhoven, NL
7th December - Ekko - Utrecht, NL [SOLD OUT]
When Youth Fades Away track listing
Out 28th March via Frenchkiss Records
1. The Kid
2. Last Night I Held Your Hand
3. Porcelain (Losing All My Patience)
4. When Youth Fades Away
5. New Orleans
6. Wall Street
7. My Mind is on Fire
8. Irish Goodbye
9. The Waterside
10. Life Will Go On
11. Time Of My Life
Kai
07.11.2024 - 19:16
Tickets für Eindhoven gekauft. Fand das erste Album auch echt gut
Dumbsick
08.11.2024 - 06:16
Freue ich mich auch drauf. Fand auch die Interim-Single oh Emily sehr stark (siehe oben:))
Armin
16.01.2025 - 18:45- Newsbeitrag
Somebody's Child share new single "Last Night I Held Your Hand" and announce in-store and German tours
When Youth Fades Away out 28th March via Frenchkiss Records
“made for arenas” - BBC Radio 1, Clara Amfo
"truly something special" - CLASH
“pretty much hits the sweetest of spots throughout" - DORK
Today sees the first music of 2025 and the second single from When Youth Fades Away - the highly anticipated second album from Dublin's Somebody's Child. The band, led by frontman Cian Godfrey, share "Last Night I Held Your Hand" which follows on from the album's breakout single "Time Of My Life".
"Last Night I Held Your Hand" deepens the central themes of When Youth Fades Away, exploring the weight of ageing with poignant lyrics like, "And I thought my youth was over / Now I'd die for you / Now I feel myself get older / But not when I'm with you." The track showcases Somebody's Child's signature style, blending euphoric, soaring choruses with a touch of Americana-inspired swagger.
Speaking on the new track Godfrey said: ""Last Night I Held Your Hand" was the first song that came out in the writing process for this album. We wrote it during an autumn-turned-winter trip to Western Wales, and it marked the beginning of a sound that would ultimately define the album. It carries a sense of innocence from earlier releases, yet breathes new life into the direction this album has taken."
Following the breakout success of their self-titled debut album in 2023, When Youth Fades Away marks a triumphant return for Somebody's Child with a bold new chapter in their musical journey. Since the release of their first record, the band have taken their powerful live performances to new heights, opening for The War on Drugs, Bloc Party and Kings of Leon at BST Hyde Park, following on with a sold-out night at London’s Heaven to celebrate the debut album release. Appearances in their native Ireland have included the bucket list moments, headlining the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin and playing on the Main Stage at the country’s biggest festival, Electric Picnic. To finish 2024 the band played an intimate show at London's Sebright Arms, selling out the show in a matter of minutes, gifting a room full of eager ears with a taste of the music to come in 2025.
Recorded in the US with Grammy Award-winner Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Frightened Rabbit), When Youth Fades Away showcases a leap in maturity, both musically and thematically, for the band. Frontman Cian Godfrey describes the album as a reflection on the inevitable process of ageing and the shifting perspectives that come with it. “If our first album was about running away, this one is about staying put and reflecting,” says Godfrey. “It’s about letting people in and letting ourselves out.”
When Youth Fades Away explores a new range of emotional and sonic territory, from the synth-driven experimentation of the title track, to the introspective, stripped-back vulnerability of "Irish Goodbye." Drawing influences from early electronic pioneers Kraftwerk (whose use of technology became a north star for the band) and the personal lyricism of Leonard Cohen, the album is indicative of the band pushing beyond indie rock conventions into new creative ground. The record features additional keyboard instrumentation by The Gloaming member Thomas Bartlett (Doveman).
Godfrey likens the album's narrative themes to seeing something old with fresh eyes. “It’s like going back to your parents’ house and noticing something you haven't seen in years, and having a completely different perspective on it now that you're older,” he says. "Perhaps you’ve reached the age they were upon purchasing it. Whatever it is, it formed a part of your parents life and had significance in their past. You may not have been there for its use, but like the yellowing of a book, it becomes highlighted by time. By recognising this, we are giving value to it."
After a monumental few years that saw Somebody's Child perform alongside some of the biggest names in music and headline major venues, When Youth Fades Away promises to be a defining moment in Somebody's Child's journey, setting the stage for the band to carve their place on modern rock music.
When Youth Fades Away cover art | Download Hi-Res HERE
Somebody's Child start their live assault on 2025 with an in-store tour playing intimate shows up and down the UK, this will be followed by an extensive German tour. Tickets are available to purchase from www.somebodyschildmusic.com. Full list of dates below.
Instore tour
28th March - Rough Trade East - London, UK
29th March - Rough Trade Nottingham - Nottingham, UK
30th March - Jumbo Records - Leeds, UK
31st March - Reflex - Newcastle, UK
1st April - Assai Records, Glasgow, UK
2nd April - Jacaranda Records - Liverpool, UK
3rd April - Spindizzy Records - Dublin, IE
German tour
8th April - Yuca - Cologne, DE
9th April - Im Wizemann - Stuttgart, DE
10th April - Kranhalle - Munich, DE
12th April - Gleis 22 - Münster, DE
13th April - Mephisto - Hannover, DE
14th April - Nachtleben - Frankfurt, DE
16th April - Speicher - Husum, DE
17th April - Molotow - Hamburg, DE
When Youth Fades Away track listing
Out 28th March via Frenchkiss Records
1. The Kid
2. Last Night I Held Your Hand
3. Porcelain (Losing All My Patience)
4. When Youth Fades Away
5. New Orleans
6. Wall Street
7. My Mind is on Fire
8. Irish Goodbye
9. The Waterside
10. Life Will Go On
11. Time Of My Life
Armin
16.01.2025 - 18:53
Super Song, ich finde ja auch, die Welt verträgt zwei Sam Fenders.
Dass meine "Hope, Amongst Other Things"-EP mal wertvoll wird, die ich mir damals schon geholt habe, ist aber unrealistisch. Gibt es nämlich immer noch.
MickHead
15.02.2025 - 14:49
3. Song "Irish Goodbye"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UhOtIUi0e8
MickHead
17.03.2025 - 10:21
4. Song "Porcelain (Losing All My Patience)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wOTEPlX_BE
Kai
17.03.2025 - 16:13
@Armin:
Wo gibts die EP denn noch? Hab sie tatsächlich schon seit einiger Zeit auf der Suchliste in Discogs und da gibts nur eine kopie aus den Niederlande.
Armin
26.03.2025 - 20:26
@Armin:
Wo gibts die EP denn noch? Hab sie tatsächlich schon seit einiger Zeit auf der Suchliste in Discogs und da gibts nur eine kopie aus den Niederlande.
Oh, echt? Ich hatte sie damals bestellt und irgendwann mal geschaut. Da wirkte sie zumindest nicht sehr wertvoll. Gab es die da nicht im Webshop oder bei Discogs?
Kai
26.03.2025 - 23:57
Irgendwann gab's die da bestimmt :) aber seit ca einem Jahr nicht mehr
noplacespecial
27.03.2025 - 20:08
hab jetzt ne ganze weile damit verbracht, herauszufinden, an welche Band ich denken muss, wenn ich das album höre...
Cold War Kids
krasse ähnlichkeiten.
Armin
27.03.2025 - 20:10
Nee, Sam Fender einfach.
MickHead
28.03.2025 - 13:05
Komplette Playlist bei YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lDGKQyqDdT7t6QN-rNceuCgaXNZAnXsrw
revilo
28.03.2025 - 14:21
Gefällt mir sehr gut. Bei der alten Platte höre ich auch Sam Fender und Kings of Leon.
Die neue könnte auch von Gaslight Anthem sein.
PS: Wenn jemand ein Ticket für das Frankfurter Nachtleben übrig hat, gerne melden.
BunteKuh
28.03.2025 - 22:13
Gefällt mir auch sehr sehr gut.
7,5/10 nach dem ersten Hören
Kai
28.03.2025 - 22:24
Mir gefällt die Scheibe auch gut und auch ich finde, dass er sich mit dem Album von Fender weg bewegt.
BunteKuh
29.03.2025 - 17:57
Ok. Heute nochmals ganz gehört.
Die Songs sind alle gut und gefallen mir auch.
Aber leider sind mir viele Songs einfach zu ähnlich.
Das hat Sam Fender ( der Vergleich kam hier einige Male) bei seinen ersten beiden Alben besser hinbekommen.
Korrigiere auf eine 7/10.. Aber schlecht ist es sicher nicht
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