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Paul Brannigan

"It's a more sinister sound, because these are sinister times." Kneecap announce new album Fenian, share its politicised, hard-hitting punk-rave single Liars Tale

Kneecap, Fenian artwork.

Kneecap have announced details of their forthcoming second album, Fenian.

Set for release on April 24, on Heavenly Recordings, the album is the follow-up to 2024's acclaimed Fine Art.

"With how intense and insane this year was we managed to regroup (during a witch hunt and trumped up terrorism charges) to put together an album we are all fucking delighted with," the trio say. "Massive shout out and gratitude to Dan Carey for producing the album. The man's a genius and all round buzzer that is a pleasure to call a friend now. Plenty of shit for us to talk about this year (I am sure you can imagine). We massively appreciate every bit of support we have had in getting through this year and making a piece of work we are all proud of."

Speaking about their return, their work with producer Dan Carey (Shame/Kae Tempest/Wet Leg), and the album's more politicised edge, the Irish rap trio - Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí - add: "They tried to stop us by branding Kneecap 'terrorists', with cancellations, with statements from the Prime Minister himself.

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