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On big stages, small stages, bar stools, backrooms, festivals, and long van rides, we grew, changed, came full circle, and tried our best to create an album worthy of that journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe songs on this record aim to capture the essence of our live performances while using the sugar and spice of the studio to push further – creating moments in time that, above all, make you feel something…whatever that may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoxtail Soup\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e the rancid, boiling pot of acid eating away at our social contract, our collective values, and the very planet itself, all stoked by the fire of rampant individualism. In the times we live in, this theme felt like a necessary cry of frustration and anger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWar:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e the endless cycle of cause and effect that has led to so much suffering. The wars on the battlefield in \u003cem\u003eJohnny I Hardly Knew Ye\u003c\/em\u003e, and the wars of the mind in \u003cem\u003eJohnny Jump Up\u003c\/em\u003e, feel as relevant now as ever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e the unnatural state of using and abusing each other while turning our backs on community – the spark behind \u003cem\u003eOn Down the Bar\u003c\/em\u003e and our take on \u003cem\u003eMo Shéamuisín\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut, as in life, it’s not all doom and gloom. The tunes we’ve chosen – \u003cem\u003eDrimroe Cross\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRakish Paddy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKings of Kerry\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEileen Ní Rua\u003c\/em\u003e, and (of course) \u003cem\u003eThe Silver Spear\u003c\/em\u003e – are meant to uplift, energize, and remind us of our collective power. They may be simple jigs and reels, but when we come together with our friends to make music, the sound is anything but simple: it’s compelling, powerful, and greater than the sum of its parts.\u003cbr\u003e–\u003cbr\u003eThis record would not exist without the calibre of collaborators we’ve had the pleasure of working with in recent years. \u003cstrong\u003eRoss Chaney\u003c\/strong\u003e’s drumming blows us away every time. \u003cstrong\u003eDeclan Gillen\u003c\/strong\u003e’s bodhrán adds a tribal pulse to the heart, a moving call of emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd what can we possibly say about the honour of having \u003cstrong\u003eSharon Shannon\u003c\/strong\u003e play \u003cem\u003eThe Kings of Kerry\u003c\/em\u003e with us? Sharon is a name in Irish music that needs no introduction. An icon who has lifted Irish tradition to new heights, she still met us with warmth and excitement. We’ll be forever grateful for her time, company, and kindness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspiration is easy to come by when working with \u003cstrong\u003eDoireann Ní Ghlacáin\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Their music fuses technical mastery with sharp wit, storytelling, and social commentary — performances that are as thought-provoking as they are electrifying; equal parts musicianship, mayhem, and meaning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the success of their debut album Hard Working Men, the band are gearing up to release their much-anticipated second record Poxtail Soup, showcasing their trademark mix of chaos, humour, and heart. 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