High Hopes came from 'a really honest place'

Kodaline frontman Steve Garrigan discusses the origins of the band's hit single 'High Hopes', revealing it was written on an old family piano during a period of personal anxiety. The band is currently on a farewell tour before their planned split.
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The story provides insight into the creative process of a globally recognized band and marks the end of their professional collaboration.
Kodaline frontman Steve Garrigan has 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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