Silverbacks have announced their third album, ‘Easy Being A Winner’

Silverbacks have announced their third LP ‘Easy Being A Winner’.

Set for release on 18th October via Central Tones / Cargo, the Dublin six-piece have also shared a new track, ‘Something I Know’, which follows July’s ‘Selling Shovels’.

Lyricist and guitarist Kilian O’Kelly explains: “Lyrically, it tells the story of a religious person who is at a crossroads in their life. They have fallen in love with someone but also remain committed to their faith – a very common story from the past. The singer and main character is damned if they commit themselves to their religious duties as they will always be left wondering what could have been, and deems themselves to be damned by a higher power if they pick love and turn their backs to their ongoing religious commitments and faith. Whether or not the main character is turning to their loved one, or turning to a God, is left open.”

O’Kelly also revealed a special feature on the track: “The song also has a special feature from mine and (vocalist and guitarist) Daniel’s dad, John. He plays clarinet drones on the track and also provides a sermon from the sky style spoken word at the end.”

As with their 2020 debut album ‘Fad’ and 2022’s ‘Archive Material’, Silverbacks recorded ‘Easy Being a Winner’ with Daniel Fox (Gilla Band) in Sonic Studios, Dublin.

Silverbacks have announced a UK and Ireland tour to coincide with their album release:

OCTOBER
19 Workman’s Club, Dublin
20 Coughlan’s, Cork
24 YES Basement, Manchester
25 Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield
26 Shacklewell Arms, London