Irish rock band Kodaline have announced their split after more than a decade together, but have promised fans one final album before they say goodbye. The Dublin-based group, known for hits including 'High Hopes' and 'Give Me a Minute', shared the news in a video posted to their Instagram page on Thursday.
The band, comprising Steve Garrigan, Vincent May, Mark Prendergast and Jason Boland, said in a voiceover: 'After over a decade together we've made the difficult decision to say goodbye to Kodaline. It might come as a surprise, and it's definitely bittersweet for us too.' They added: '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.'
Originally formed as 21 Demands in Swords, north County Dublin, the band changed their name to Kodaline in 2012. They released four studio albums: 'In a Perfect World' (2013), 'Coming Up for Air' (2015), 'Politics of Living' (2018) and 'One Day at a Time' (2020). Their last Irish performance was at Electric Picnic in 2024, where they were among the headliners.
The band thanked fans in their announcement, saying: '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 signed off the video with 'With all our love Vinny, Steve, Mark and Jay.'
