Irish rock band announce they 'want it to end on a high' as band announce split

Kodaline, the beloved Irish band, has announced their split after a decade-long journey together. The group, comprising Steve Garrigan, Vincent May, Mark Prendergast and Jason Boland, have assured fans that they will be hitting the studio "one last time" to create their fifth and final album.

The Dublin-based band shared the news via a video on their Instagram page on Thursday. The caption accompanying the video read: "After over a decade, it's time to say goodbye. With all our love VSMJ," along with the hashtags: #ThankYou #KodalineLastAlbum #KodalineOneLastTime.

In a voiceover for the video, the band members expressed: "After over a decade together we've made the difficult decision to say goodbye to Kodaline."

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"It might come as a surprise, and it's definitely bittersweet for us too. What we've shared has changed our lives forever. From busking on the streets of Dublin to playing shows across the world, it really has been the stuff that dreams are made of.

"We want it to end on a high, so before we say goodbye, we're heading into the studio one last time to record our fifth and final album as Kodaline.

"We are, and always will be, forever grateful for your love and support.

"It's been a journey that we'll never forget and we hope that the music stays with you long after we're gone."

They concluded the video by saying: "With all our love Vinny, Steve, Mark and Jay," reports theIrish Mirror.

Fans rushed to the comment section of their post on social media to share their shock, with one user writing: "When you said your last goodbye, i died a little bit inside.. never hit harder than today."

"This is my biggest heartbreak for the year," another fan commented while one friend said: "Ah lads. You brought me on my first ever tour and completely changed my life. Will always be the best

Originally known as 21 Demands, the band was formed in Swords, north county Dublin and rebranded themselves as Kodaline in 2012 to reflect their new musical direction.

They have released four albums to date: In a Perfect World (2013), Coming Up for Air (2015), Politics of Living (2018), and One Day at a Time (2020).

The last time Kodaline performed in Ireland was when they headlined the Electric Picnic festival in 2024.

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