Kodaline facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kodaline
Kodaline performing in 2015
Background information
Also known as	21 Demands (2005–2012)
Origin	Swords, Dublin, Ireland
Genres	Indie folk, indie rock, indie pop, alternative rock
Years active	2005–present
Labels	RCA/B-Unique
Members	Steve Garrigan Mark Prendergast Vincent May Jason Boland
Past members	Conor Linnane

Kodaline is a popular rock band from Ireland. They were first known as 21 Demands. In 2012, they changed their name to Kodaline. This change happened when they started making new kinds of music.

The band has four members: Steve Garrigan, Mark Prendergast, Vincent May, and Jason Boland. Steve and Mark grew up together in Swords, Dublin. They have known each other since they were kids. Vincent and Steve went to the same school and played in music competitions. Jason joined the band in 2012. Kodaline has released four studio albums. These include In a Perfect World (2013), Coming Up for Air (2015), and Politics of Living (2018). Their fourth album, One Day at a Time, came out in 2020.

The Band's Journey

Early Days as 21 Demands (2005–2011)

Kodaline started their journey as "21 Demands". They first became famous in 2006. This was when they were on a TV talent show called You're a Star in Ireland. They finished as the second-best act on the show.

On March 3, 2007, 21 Demands released their first song. It was called "Give Me a Minute". This song made history in Ireland. It became the first song released by an independent band to reach number one on the Irish Singles Chart. The band also wrote another song, "One of Those Days". They performed it on an Irish online music channel called BalconyTV.

First Album: In a Perfect World (2012–2014)

The band released their first collection of songs, called an extended play (EP), in September 2012. It was named The Kodaline EP. One of their songs, "All I Want", became very popular. BBC Radio 1 chose it as their "Record of the Week".

"All I Want" was also used in a TV show called Grey's Anatomy. It was also featured in Google's "2012: Year in Review" video. In December 2012, the BBC nominated Kodaline for their "Sound of 2013" poll. This poll highlights new and exciting music artists.

Kodaline released their first full album, In a Perfect World, on June 17, 2013. This album included popular songs like "High Hopes" and "All I Want". Many of their songs from this album were used in TV shows and movies. For example, "All I Want" was in the movie The Fault in Our Stars. The songs "Perfect World" and "Brand New Day" are used in the TV show Gogglebox.

Second Album: Coming Up for Air (2014–2017)

In December 2014, Kodaline announced their second album. It was called Coming Up for Air. They released new songs like "Honest" and "Unclear" before the album came out.

When the album was released on February 9, 2015, it quickly became popular. It reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart. Songs like "The One" and "Honest" also did well on the UK Singles Chart.

Third Album: Politics of Living (2017–2019)

The first song from their third album was "Brother". It was released on June 23, 2017. The band also released "Follow Your Fire" in March 2018. This song was a big hit in Romania.

Other songs like "Shed a Tear" and "Worth It" were also released. The song "Head Held High" came out in August 2018. Their album, Politics of Living, was released on September 28, 2018.

Fourth Album: One Day at a Time (2020–Present)

On January 10, 2020, Kodaline released "Wherever You Are". This was the first song from their fourth album. Another song, "Sometimes", followed in March 2020.

Their fourth album, One Day at a Time, was released on June 12, 2020. It reached number two on the Irish Albums Chart. In November 2020, the band also released a Christmas song called "This Must Be Christmas".

Kodaline released their first live album, Our Roots Run Deep, on October 14, 2022. It was recorded during a show at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin.

Kodaline's Albums

Here are the studio albums Kodaline has released:

• In a Perfect World (2013)
• Coming Up for Air (2015)
• Politics of Living (2018)
• One Day at a Time (2020)

Meet the Band Members

Current Members

• Steve Garrigan – He sings lead vocals and plays rhythm guitar, keyboards, harmonica, and mandolin. (Born August 23, 1988) (2005-present)
• Mark Prendergast – He plays lead guitar, keyboards, and sings backing vocals. (Born January 16, 1989) (2005-present)
• Vincent May – He plays drums, percussion, and sings backing vocals. (Born February 11, 1990) (2005-present)
• Jason Boland – He plays bass guitar and sings backing vocals. (Born August 31, 1987) (2012-present)

Past Members

• Conor Linnane – He played bass guitar, keyboards, and sang backing vocals. (2005-2011)

Awards and Nominations

Kodaline has been recognized for their music. Here are some of their awards and nominations:

Songs in Movies and TV Shows

Kodaline's music has been featured in many popular movies and TV shows. Maybe you've heard them without even knowing!

See also

In Spanish: Kodaline para niños