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Kodaline frontman Steve Garrigan revealed that he never imagined the band's breakthrough single High Hopes would become such a success, despite knowing the song came from one of the most personal moments of his life.
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Dublin, Ireland
Who
Steve Garrigan, Vincent May, Mark Prendergast, Jason Boland, Dermot Whelan
What
Kodaline frontman Steve Garrigan revealed that he never imagined the band's breakthrough single High Hopes would become such a success, despite knowing the song came from one of the most personal moments of his life.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT · 3h 59m ago
Where
Dublin, Ireland ·
Why
Garrigan reflected on the origins of 'High Hopes' during Sunday's episode of The Museum of Me with Dermot Whelan on RTÉ One, explaining it was written on an old family piano during a difficult period marked by anxiety and panic attacks.
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This interview provides insight into the personal struggles that inspired a widely successful song and the band's musical journey, offering fans a deeper connection to their work as they embark on their Farewell Tour.
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