Irish folk quintet Some One’s Sons has released the single “The Chance to Feel Alive.” The Daniel Allen–written track explores escapism amid rising rents, emigration, and day-to-day grind, centering on the refrain “10 pints of porter and the chance to feel alive.”
The arrangement combine ritual-leaning folk with Celtic-style guitar. Bouzouki lines add a cinematic edge, while echoes of Ispíní na hÉireann, the Scratch, and the Highwaymen surface across the production. “Sometimes the easiest place to find hope is at the bottom of a pint,” Allen says.
The line “And the drink is singing,” followed by a looping “Na na na…,” functions as a chant that mirrors alcohol’s comfort and risk. The single sits alongside the band’s recent story-driven work: “The Banshee Wall” addresses emigration and absence, and “Paddy O” tackles workplace injustice and solidarity.
The group closed a busy summer with two sets at Galway Folk Fest, a Friday-night gig-rig headline at Fleadh Cheoil, and three Electric Picnic performances, including the TodayFM stage. An EP is in the works, with a UK tour planned for 2026.
Formed in Mullingar, Some One’s Sons includes Daniel Allen, Joe Monaghan, Ross Gavin, and brothers Greg and Ger Dunne. The five-piece is known for narrative-first songwriting and high-energy performances rooted in Irish folk tradition with a modern edge.
Upcoming Gigs:
November 22nd – The Haven, Waterford
December 6th – The Cobblestone, Dublin
December 26th – Mullingar Arts Center, Mullingar
Author: World Music Central News Room
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