Would Be's release new single

Band plan on releasing new album next month.

Cavan's the Would Be's are back with a new single, 'That's How It Gets You', the third single off their soon to be released album 'HindZeitgeist', due out next month, May 2.

“Funny enough we're all still alive,” says guitarist Paul Finnegan.

The Would Be's, for anyone unfamiliar, are originally from the Kingscourt area. Formed in 1989 with three Finnegan brothers (Mattie, Paul, Eamonn) (guitars, drums, bass), Julie McDonnell (vocals), and Aideen O'Reilly (trombone, sax, violin), the indie-pop act exploded onto the scene with debut single 'I'm Hardly Ever Wrong'.

They split in 1992 but quietly reunited in 2012 before releasing their first LP in 23 years, 'Beautiful Mess' (2013).

Since then they released the Bittersweet EP (2015) and a handful of singles (Stay Tuned, Tempt Fate and Bittersweet). Their last was 'Two Wrongs (Made Me Feel Alright)', another off the soon-to-be-released new album 'HindZeitgeist'.

Blending catchy melodies with emotional depth, the Would Be's tread a line between existential questioning and well-crafted nuanced pop.

The new songs are “fresh, hot off the press” says Paul. “All new songs. The energy is still there.”

Of playing with the band, he adds: “It's great to still be doing it with your friends after all these years.”

See next week's newspaper for full interview.

'That's How It Gets You' was released on Friday, and is available to listen to on all major streaming platforms. Listen at Spotify.

The Would Be's album 'HindZeitgeist' is due out May 2.