Irish folk quintet Some One’s Sons return with their latest single, The Chance to Feel Alive, out now. The song is a raw folk anthem about escapism, where fleeting moments of relief are found at the bottom of a glass. Amid soaring rents, friends emigrating, and the grind of modern life, the refrain “10 pints of porter and the chance to feel alive” becomes both a rallying cry and a lament.
Written by singer-songwriter Daniel Allen, The Chance to Feel Alive blends ritual-like folk soundscapes with Celtic guitar backdrops and a hint of western influence. Drawing on textures reminiscent of Ispíní na hÉireann, The Scratch, and The Highwaymen, bouzouki layers lend a cinematic spaghetti western edge, creating a rich backdrop for a vivid, genre-spanning folk tale that balances melancholy with levity. As Daniel notes, “Sometimes the easiest place to find hope is at the bottom of a pint” — a sentiment that resonates through every line and chord of the track.
A striking feature of the track is the line “And the drink is singing” followed by the hypnotic repetition of “Na na na…”. Like the steady pull of alcohol, this chant becomes inescapable, echoing both the comfort and danger of distraction. The chorus embodies the fleeting illusion of joy, reminding listeners how quickly indulgence can become ritual.
The hypnotic chorus captures the tension between indulgence and resilience — a contrast that resonates across Some One’s Sons’ work. Where The Banshee Wall grapples with emigration and the ache of absence, and Paddy O tackles workplace injustice and solidarity, The Chance to Feel Alive confronts alcohol’s double role: companion and captor in a society weighed down by economic strain.
Some One’s Sons are off the back of a summer tour that included two performances at Galway Folk Fest, headlining the Friday night gig rig at Fleadh Cheoil, and three shows at Electric Picnic, including a set on the TodayFM stage. They are now preparing for an upcoming EP release, along with a UK tour in 2026.
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