The Academic have announced details of a new EP. ‘The Community Spirit’ EP will be released on the 9th of July through Capitol Records. To coincide with its announcement, the band have released the first taste of the EP with their new single, ‘Kids (Don’t End Up Like Me)’.’ The Community Spirit’ EP was written, recorded and produced by the band through lockdown.

Exuding a youthful persona, ‘Kids (Don’t End Up Like Me)’ is an irresistible earworm that surges with The Academic’s thrilling indie sound. The rugged driving bass lines and punchy drum progressions create a gripping foundation while shimmers of guitar lift the track to majestic and ethereal heights. It’s a gripping and powerful number as the band flesh out their exhilarating musicianship with weighty instrumentation and honest lyricism. Craig Fitzgerald croons, “when I say I shine, I barely glow “ over a sweet melody while the indie backdrop builds for the anthemic chorus. The track is a joy to listen to and ready for repeat plays.

Showcasing crisp production and energetic instrumentation, The Academic are building their sound superbly and fast becoming one of Ireland’s finest indie gems.

About the song, vocalist Craig Fitzgerald explains: “Kids (Don’t End Up Like Me) is one of the first songs I remember writing back when I was a teenager. It was the first time that lyrics had come very easy to me. It’s written about the fear of not getting out of your hometown and amounting to anything. Thanks to the lockdown, I had plenty of time on my hands, but nothing to write about, so I started looking through all my old notebooks and found this song fully written. I had a gut feeling that it might come to life now with a few more years of living behind me since it was originally written.”

 Stream ‘Kids (Don’t End Up Like Me)’ below 

Author : Danu