In a world flooded with indie-rock hopefuls, Somebody’s Child is a name that cuts through the noise, rising like a firework over Dublin’s vibrant skyline. Led by the introspective yet fearless Cian Godfrey, the band has been on a meteoric rise since their self-titled debut in 2023. They’ve sold out London’s Heaven, wowed crowds alongside The War on Drugs and Kings of Leon, and dominated Irish stages from the legendary 3Olympia Theatre to Electric Picnic’s Main Stage. And now, with their sophomore album, When Youth Fades Away, set to drop on March 28, 2025, Somebody’s Child is poised to dive even deeper, serving up a richly reflective and mature exploration of growth, loss, and self-discovery.
Enter the album’s first single, “Time Of My Life”—a song that embodies both the existential and the anthemic. True to form, it’s a gutsy two-chord creation that came together in under an hour, capturing the band’s knack for unfiltered emotion. The track feels like a memory flashing before your eyes, set to a soundtrack of nostalgia, resilience, and catharsis. Godfrey describes the process as “pure elation,” a song born in a moment of surrender—a fitting genesis for a song about embracing the impermanence of it all.
But this album isn’t just another exercise in indie-rock musings. With Grammy-winning producer Peter Katis (The National, Interpol) at the helm, When Youth Fades Away, pulls Somebody’s Child into the new sonic territory, weaving synth-driven melodies with deeply autobiographical lyrics. Godfrey’s voice is more confident than ever, backed by layered production that’s both intimate and grandiose. Tracks like “Irish Goodbye” offer a raw vulnerability, while the experimental synths of the title track echo the influence of electronic trailblazers like Kraftwerk. This is music that makes you feel and think—melding the personal, the reflective, and the universal into a fresh, modern rock sound.
For fans, When Youth Fades Away, is a chance to witness the evolution of a band unafraid to shed their skin and dig into the marrow of what it means to grow up, to stay, and to reckon with all that ageing brings. Godfrey sums it up best, likening the album’s themes to seeing old things with new eyes, “like going back to your parents’ house and noticing something you haven’t seen in years.”
If Somebody’s Child taught us to feel with their debut, When Youth Fades Away, teaches us to reflect. This album promises to be a defining moment, not just for the band but for anyone who’s ever felt the bittersweet ache of time slipping through their fingers. So get ready to crank it up, feel the nostalgia, and maybe, just maybe, find a piece of yourself in the music.
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