Irish folk quintet Some One’s Sons release their debut EP The Boom is Back out now (listen Here)- led by its title track, a folk-rock anthem rooted in sharp, satirical social commentary and driven by raucous energy. With infectious choruses and wry, irreverent lyrics, The Boom is Back challenges the narrative of a so-called economically thriving Ireland, asking what that really means for those living through it.
At its core, The Boom is Back is a piece of satirical social commentary. Its playful, chant-like choruses – filled with carefree “fiddle ay-a dum / ay-a dee” phrases – create a head-in-the-clouds sense of optimism, a deliberate distraction from the reality unfolding in the verses: rising rents, emigration, strained relationships, and the cost of a night out. The chorus becomes a form of deflection, a refusal to confront what’s happening beneath the surface.
That illusion begins to fracture with a tonal shift in the refrain – “won’t you mind don’t step on me” – revealing an undercurrent of anxiety, a fear of being left behind in someone else’s version of success. The song ultimately lands on a pointed, censored question – “who the f*** is saying that the boom is back?” – capturing the disconnect between economic headlines and the lived experience of a generation navigating post-Celtic Tiger Ireland.
If The Boom is Back presents that question, the EP expands on it. The Chance to Feel Alive follows as a jolt of realism – a raw folk tale of escapism where fleeting relief is found at the bottom of a pint – while Paddy O continues the band’s tradition of storytelling through themes of labour, solidarity, and resilience. A fan-favourite rendition of the traditional Finnegan’s Wake bridges the band’s modern voice with timeless Irish folk roots, while their original love song Day Two completes the collection.
The EP has been building momentum over the past year. Paddy O gained national attention with live performances on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM and a debut on TodayFM with Louise Cantillon, while The Chance to Feel Alive featured on the soundtrack of RTÉ’s Duffy’s Pub, the Patrick Duffy documentary. Together, these releases have established Some One’s Sons as a compelling new voice in Irish folk.
Some One’s Sons are currently on the back of their debut Irish and UK tour, which included a sold-out show in London and headline performances across Galway, Glasgow, Manchester, and Liverpool. The tour culminates in their biggest Dublin headline show to date at The Sugar Club, capping off a surge of momentum that now comes to a head with the release of The Boom is Back.
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