Out today, ‘In My Own Time’ is the third single from Belfast’s Monday’s Child, a rising alt-rock four-piece whose songs are full of brooding, grungy tension and gorgeously moody melody. Taken from their debut EP Modern Affair – out 27 May – this track shows the band at their most reflective, pairing swirling guitars with introspective lyrics and a slow-burning, immersive intensity.
Formed by sisters Jen, Lauren and Clara McKay with drummer Caitlin Lenfestey, Monday’s Child blend the heavy and the ethereal – drawing on influences like Hole, Alice in Chains, Queens of the Stone Age and Jeff Buckley. And you can hear all of that here: the quiet fury, the haunted harmonies, the restraint that builds into release.
Lead vocalist Jen McKay says the band’s sound was shaped by a nostalgia for pre-social media music culture:
“Growing up with influences predominantly from the pre-social media age you tend to idealise this world where the music mattered more than views or streams, and connections made with people were organic. Trying to foster these connections and confrontations with the modern world through our writing and performing has helped us break through the fourth wall in a way. We all put a lot of pressure on ourselves but writing and recording this EP among the madness of our daily lives gave us a new perspective on our roles in the world and where we want to concentrate our energies.”
Guitarist Lauren McKay adds:
“The EP reflects our experience since forming the band and battling the pressures of modern life. We’re always striving to improve and while keeping up with the pace of the world can feel exhausting, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made as a band and are always trying to keep in mind that life is not a race – we can do things our own way and get by just fine. Trying not to compare and keeping the focus on what’s important to us, these songs are an ode to getting through the hard days, while trying not to take it all too seriously.”
Monday’s Child have already supported Pillow Queens and Cherym. With a sound that’s equal parts haunting and heartfelt, ‘In My Own Time’ cements their place as one of Ireland’s most compelling new bands.
Upcoming live dates:
- 9 May – Phizzfest, Dublin
- 23 May – The Courthouse, Bangor (w/ The Thing Is…)
- 29 May – Ulster Sports Club, Belfast (w/ For Nina)
- 31 May – Blessings Bar, Cavan
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