The Sleeping Souls Unveil “Remember Boann” Video from Debut Album ‘Just Before The World Starts Burning’

The Sleeping Souls, long known as Frank Turner’s steadfast touring band, are now making waves with their debut album Just Before The World Starts Burning. Taken from this powerful release, the track “Remember Boann” has just been given a slick new visual accompaniment, further cementing the band’s standalone presence in the alt/rock scene.

Anchored by Cahir O’Doherty’s contemplative lyrics—“Believe in what you see, is there something wrong with me? It’s in our history, and there’s a tear in the fabric of reality…” the track showcases a mix of existential depth and sonic grandeur. With driving guitars and delicate piano arpeggios, “Remember Boann” is an intense, emotionally charged song that delves into mythology to explore contemporary concerns. The video, a blend of intimate performance shots and vivid tour documentary footage, captures the essence of the band’s life on the road. From scaling snowy peaks in cable cars to tearing up dusty trails in off-road buggies, the visuals provide an exhilarating behind-the-scenes glimpse of a band fully embracing their new direction.

Speaking on the inspiration behind the track, Cahir O’Doherty explains the song’s deep roots in Irish mythology: “Boann is influenced by Irish mythology and folklore. I was reading Listen to the Land Speak by Manchán Magan. Boann is a river Goddess. The song is about the idea that through mythology and folklore, we have answers to many of the questions that science can’t yet answer.” “Remember Boann” sits among other standout singles from Just Before The World Starts Burning, including the gripping “Scared Of Living,” the cathartic “Liar/Lover,” and the introspective “Weathering The Storm.” Each track from the album is a testament to the band’s ability to blend introspective lyrics with post-rock soundscapes and punk energy, drawing comparisons to Radiohead, Death Cab for Cutie, and Plosivs.

The Sleeping Souls’ debut album has received glowing praise from music critics. Devolution Magazine hailed it for its “timeless quality,” describing it as both “futuristic and familiar,” while The Soundboard lauded it as a “rollicking, windswept…incredibly well put-together body of work.” Punktastic admired the album’s dreamlike quality, noting that it showcases a depth beyond the band’s previous role alongside Frank Turner, while Noizze Mag called it “a little bit of magic.”

Recorded over three years between Frank Turner’s Oxford rehearsal space and Badlands Studios in Ireland, the album’s 12 tracks offer a broad palette of sounds. Influences range from the post-rock of Radiohead to the fiery punk of Hot Snakes, with hints of Elliott Smith’s introspective folk, making Just Before The World Starts Burning a diverse and ambitious effort.

For over a decade, The Sleeping Souls have toured the world with Frank Turner, headlined Wembley Arena, and even performed at the London 2012 Olympics. Comprised of Tarrant Anderson (bass), Matt Nasir (piano), Callum Green (drums), and Ben Lloyd (guitar), the band has long been an integral part of Turner’s sound. Now joined by Cahir O’Doherty (Fighting With Wire, New Pagans), who has played with the group in various capacities over the years, The Sleeping Souls are taking centre stage with their independent project.

Following their first-ever UK headline tour earlier this year, The Sleeping Souls are set to make an appearance at the Lost Evenings festival in Toronto, performing alongside Henry Rollins, Martha Wainwright, Chuck Coles, Delyn Grey, and Frank Turner.

With Just Before The World Starts Burning streaming now via Xtra Mile Recordings, it’s clear The Sleeping Souls are forging their path, and “Remember Boann” is the perfect snapshot of a band amid a creative renaissance.

For fans of alt/rock, post-punk, and introspective storytelling, Just Before The World Starts Burning offers a dynamic and thought-provoking listen that establishes The Sleeping Souls as a force to be reckoned with in their own right.

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