Somebody's Child release their long-awaited second album ‘When Youth Fades Away’ out today via Frenchkiss Records
Somebody's Child by Jim Fuller
Praise for When Youth Fades Away
"A reimagine of the Irish coming-of-age story" - Uncut ★★★★
"It’s the hope-filled, anthemic record we all need – and above all, it’s a thoroughly human one." - CLASH ★★★★
"The second album from the young Dublin indie-rockers led by Cian Godfrey has seen them take a monumental leap forward." - The Scottish Daily Express ★★★★
"Destined to soundtrack countless meaningful glances into the middle distance." - Dork
"The band truly succeeds in creating something pure and accessible, inspiring reflection on the inevitable fleeting nature of childhood." The Line Of Best Fit
"It’s full of lush vocals, cinematic qualities, and building instrumentals." - 1883 Magazine
"When Youth Fades Away, is a triumph release for Somebody's Child." - When The Horn Blows
“Made for arenas” - BBC Radio 1, Clara Amfo
Somebody’s Child have officially released their eagerly awaited sophomore album, When Youth Fades Away, marking an exciting new chapter for the Dublin via London outfit.
Listen to the album in full here.
Following a string of electrifying singles, ‘Time of My Life’, ‘Last Night I Held Your Hand’, ‘Irish Goodbye’, and ‘Porcelain (Losing All My Patience)’ the album is finally here, cementing the band’s evolution into bold sonic territory. With a refined blend of emotive rock and pulsating electronic textures, When Youth Fades Away captures the raw energy, introspection, and unfiltered emotion that define Somebody’s Child.
Recorded alongside Grammy Award-winning producer Peter Katis (The National, Frightened Rabbit, Death Cab for Cutie), the album channels a rich palette of influences, drawing from post-punk urgency, synth-laden soundscapes, and anthemic indie rock. Across its eleven tracks, the record explores the inevitable passage of time, the tensions within relationships, and the quest for meaning in an ever-changing world.
Speaking on the album, frontman and songwriter Cian Godfrey reflects: "'When Youth Fades Away' came at the perfect time for us, and marks an important milestone in our creative journey. I always had the sense that we were ''finding ourselves'' while writing it, yet despite our efforts we could and would never quite reach any conclusion. Just like trying to hold onto time, if only for a moment. This lack of resolution replicates life, in my opinion, where the silver lining lives in the meaniality of the everyday, always there, right in front of us. It will serve as my reminder to seek joy at every turn."
To celebrate the release, Somebody’s Child are embarking on a highly anticipated run of live performances, including a series of UK in-store shows and a full German tour. The band will also make major festival appearances at Lattitude, Y Not Festival, Golden Touch Festival, Traumzeit, Rock Werchter, and Rock N Roll Circus. With select dates already sold out, this tour promises to bring the energy and intensity of When Youth Fades Away to life on stage.
Tickets are available now at www.somebodyschildmusic.com
Instore tour
27th March - Banquet Records (acoustic) - Kingston, UK [SOLD OUT]
28th March - Rough Trade East (full band) - London, UK [SOLD OUT]
29th March - Rough Trade Nottingham (acoustic) - Nottingham, UK [SOLD OUT]
30th March - Jumbo Records (acoustic) - Leeds, UK
31st March - Reflex (acoustic) - Newcastle, UK
1st April - Assai Records (acoustic) - Glasgow, UK
2nd April - Jacaranda Records (full band) - Liverpool, UK
3rd April - Spindizzy Records (full band) - Dublin, IE
German tour
8th April - Yuca - Cologne, DE [SOLD OUT]
9th April - Im Wizemann - Stuttgart, DE [SOLD OUT]
10th April - Kranhalle - Munich, DE [SOLD OUT]
12th April - Gleis 22 - Münster, DE [SOLD OUT]
13th April - Mephisto - Hannover, DE
14th April - Nachtleben - Frankfurt, DE [SOLD OUT]
16th April - Speicher - Husum, DE [SOLD OUT]
17th April - Molotow - Hamburg, DE [SOLD OUT]
Festivals
14th June - Golden Touch Festival - Portsmouth, UK
20th - 22nd June - Traumzeit Festival - Duisburg, DE
6th July - Rock Werchter - Werchter, BE
24th - 27th July - Latitude Festival - Southwold, UK
31st July - 3rd August - Y Not Festival - Pikehall, UK
29th August - Rock N Roll Circus - Sheffield, UK
28th - 30th August - 110 Above Festival - Gopsall, UK
More about Somebody's Child's album When Youth Fades Away
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 tracklisting
Out now 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
Listen to When Youth Fades Away here
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