Irish folk quintet Some One’s Sons return with their stirring new single ‘The Chance to Feel Alive,’ out October 31. Written by Daniel Allen, the track is a heartfelt folk anthem about escapism and the search for fleeting relief in hard times. Set against a backdrop of soaring rents, friends emigrating, and modern fatigue, its refrain—“10 pints of porter and the chance to feel alive”—rings out as both a rallying cry and a lament. “Sometimes the easiest place to find hope is at the bottom of a pint,” says Allen, perfectly summing up the song’s bittersweet heart.
Blending Celtic folk textures with cinematic western tones, ‘The Chance to Feel Alive’ combines bouzouki-led arrangements and storytelling worthy of Ireland’s great troubadours. The hypnotic chant of “Na na na…” that follows the line “And the drink is singing” mirrors the push and pull of indulgence and escape—hope and heartbreak in equal measure. It’s a sound that places the Sons alongside kindred spirits like Ispíní na hÉireann, The Scratch, and The Highwaymen, while carving out their own distinct path.
Following a packed summer tour with standout performances at Galway Folk Fest, Fleadh Cheoil, and Electric Picnic, the Mullingar band—Daniel Allen, Joe Monaghan, Ross Gavin, and brothers Greg and Ger Dunne—are gearing up for a 2026 UK tour and an upcoming EP. Known for songs like ‘The Banshee Wall’ and ‘Paddy O,’ Some One’s Sons continue to tell Ireland’s modern stories through melody and grit, turning life’s struggles into songs of defiance and connection.
Upcoming Gigs:
November 22 – The Haven, Waterford
December 6 – The Cobblestone, Dublin
December 26 – Mullingar Arts Center, Mullingar