The song of the day is “I Was Just A Boy” by Madra Salach, a track that has been drawing attention for its expansive and immersive sound. The single captures the band’s ability to blend emotional storytelling with a slow-burning, atmospheric approach.

“I Was Just A Boy” is the second single released ahead of Madra Salach’s debut EP It’s a Hell of an Age, due out in January 2026. Stretching over seven minutes, the song unfolds gradually, weaving indie folk roots with experimental textures and a growing sense of intensity. The EP promises to explore themes of youth, memory and identity, positioning the band as one of the most compelling new voices in the contemporary Irish alternative scene. With this release, Madra Salach showcase both ambition and confidence, allowing space and time to play a central role in their songwriting.

“The song started from a simple riff and was initially meant to be a short instrumental,” explains the band. “Once we began working on it together, it naturally grew into something much bigger. Lyrically, it looks back at adolescence — its chaos, freedom and confusion — and tries to capture that feeling without overthinking it.”

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