Girl in the Year Above

Girl in the Year Above
Background information
OriginUK / Ireland
Years active2024–present
Members
  • Jennifer Ball
  • Jeanie White
  • David Kennedy
  • Shane Kennedy
  • Nathan Coen
  • Kapil Trivedi
Websitehttp://www.girlintheyearabove.com

Girl in the Year Above are an Irish–Cornish band.[1] Their debut single “Teardrop” reached number 83 on the UK Singles Sales Chart, according to the Official Charts Company.[2] They appeared in the June/July 2026 edition of Rolling Stone UK, as one of 25 "Future of Music 2026" acts.[3]

History

The band's early singles received airplay on UK national radio, including BBC Radio 1,[4] BBC Radio 2,[5] and BBC Radio 6 Music.[6]

In 2026, following the release of their "Teardrop" cover, singer Jennifer Ball appeared on BBC Radio 2's The Jo Whiley Show for an interview with Edith Bowman.[7] The band have also been included in regional broadcasts, such as BBC Music Introducing[8] and on Irish radio stations, including RTE Radio[9][10][11][12] and Cork's 96FM.[13]

During press for the release of the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man film, Jennifer Ball was pictured on the red carpet[14][15][16] alongside Martin Slattery and Antony Genn,[15] Tom Coll and Carlos O'Connell of Fontaines D.C..[17]

Live performances

The group performed at a range of festivals on the 2026 circuit,[18][19][20][21] and as a support act for several established artists, including dates with Razorlight[22] and Wolf Alice at the Eden Sessions.[23] Throughout 2026, the band served as the opening act for the European and outdoor forest legs of The Kooks' anniversary tour.[24][25][26][27]

The band made their television performance debut on the Irish music series Other Voices, filming an acoustic set at Barryscourt Castle for the program's Anam Sessions.[28]

Band members

Current members[8][22]

  • Jennifer Ball – vocals
  • Shane Kennedy – acoustic guitar, bass
  • David Kennedy – electric guitar
  • Nathan Coen – bass, acoustic guitar
  • Jeanie White – keys, vocals
  • Kapil Trivedi – drums

Discography

Singles

  • "Teardrop" (Massive Attack cover) (2026) – Released on the Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man soundtrack,[29] the song reached number 83 on the UK Singles Sales Chart,[2] and was in the top 10 most searched songs on Shazam for the UK and Ireland at the end of March 2026.[30][31][32] The song also received praise from Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja.[33]
  • "Mama, My Heart Is Achin'" (2026) – Debut original single,[34] which received national support via BBC Music Introducing.[4][5][6][8]
  • "Ode To The Glory Days" (2026) – Second original single,[35] which was listed on Rolling Stone UK's "Hot New Songs" playlist for the week,[36] and also received national support on BBC Radio[37][38]

References

  1. ↑ Porter, Sophie (12 March 2026). "Cillian Murphy and Antony Genn on 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' soundtrack: 'Leave your ego at the door, the music's in charge'". Rolling Stone UK. Archived from the original on 13 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  2. 1 2 "TEARDROP by GIRL IN THE YEAR ABOVE". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 30 March 2026. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Rolling Stone UK's Future of Music 2026: see the full list". Rolling Stone UK. Archived from the original on 31 May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Radio 1's Indie Show – The Indie Starter Pack: Artemas". BBC Radio 1. 5 April 2026. Archived from the original on 27 April 2026. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Edith Bowman sits in...and TV critic Emma Bullimore reviews the latest releases". BBC Radio 2. 18 March 2026. Archived from the original on 18 March 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Chris Hawkins – Welcome to Friday". BBC Radio 6. 20 March 2026. Archived from the original on 21 March 2026. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "Edith Bowman sits in...with Antony Genn and Girl In The Year Above!". BBC Radio 2. 19 March 2026. Archived from the original on 20 March 2026. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 Iszatt, Jess (29 March 2026). "Celtic inspired pop from Girl In The Year Above with 'Mama, My Heart Is Achin'". BBC Introducing – London. Archived from the original on 30 March 2026. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  9. ↑ "John Creedon Monday 23 March 2026". RTE Radio. 23 March 2026. Archived from the original on 25 March 2026. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "RTE RADIO 1 RECOMMENDS 30TH MARCH 2026". RTE Radio 1. 30 March 2026. Archived from the original on 31 March 2026. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  11. ↑ "Rising Time Sunday 29 March 2026". RTE Radio 1. 29 March 2026. Archived from the original on 2 April 2026. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "Rising Time Wednesday 1 April 2026". RTE Radio 1. 1 April 2026. Archived from the original on 1 April 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  13. ↑ "How Jennifer And "Girl In The Year Above" Got On The Peaky Blinders Soundtrack!". Cork's 96FM on ACast.com. 14 April 2026. Archived from the original on 21 April 2026. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  14. ↑ Noble, Phil (2 March 2026). "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' global premiere in Birmingham". Reuters Connect. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  15. 1 2 Ackerman, Simon (2 March 2026). ""Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" Global Premiere – Arrivals". Getty Images. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  16. ↑ "Photos of Jennifer Ball (Girl In The Year Above) – Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Premiere". Getty Images. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  17. ↑ Sinclair, Shane Anthony (2 March 2026). ""Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" World Premiere In Birmingham". Getty Images. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  18. ↑ Dunworth, Liberty (31 March 2026). "The Great Escape add 100 names for 2026 line-up with Sassy 009, Girl In The Year Above, ARXX, PVA and more". NME. Archived from the original on 31 March 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  19. ↑ Long, Susie. "Ritual Union Announces Final Wave of Artists in Mammoth 2026 Lineup". Clunk Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  20. ↑ "Sound City reveals rising stars line-up for 2026". View From The Pit. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  21. ↑ Linazasoro, Nick (21 May 2026). "The Great Escape Festival and beyond (Part 1: 25 reviews)". Brighton & Hove News. Archived from the original on 24 July 2026. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
  22. 1 2 Sinharay, Rinee (11 December 2025). "Razorlight perform very intimate Brighton gig". Brighton & Hove News. Archived from the original on 19 January 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  23. ↑ "Full line-up unveiled for 'biggest ever' Eden gig". BBC News. 10 June 2026. Archived from the original on 24 July 2026. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
  24. ↑ "The Kooks Deliver an Unforgettable Performance in Prague". Melodic Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  25. ↑ Thompson, Christina (27 June 2026). "FOREST LIVE FESTIVAL – DAY ONE – THE KOOKS". The Songbird HQ. Archived from the original on 24 July 2026. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
  26. ↑ "The Kooks return to the Czech Republic after years, bringing their new album to Fórum Karlín". Rebel Sound. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  27. ↑ "Concert Photos: The Kooks in Zurich at X-Tra 26.02.2026". Loads of Music. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  28. ↑ "Girl in the Year Above – Live from Barryscourt Castle (2026)". Other Voices. 22 May 2026. Archived from the original on 31 May 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  29. ↑ Trendell, Andrew (27 Feb 2026). "Inside the 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' soundtrack: "All the artists are dirty, gritty and dangerous"". NME. Archived from the original on 8 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  30. ↑ "United Kingdom Top200". Shazam. 30 March 2026. Archived from the original on 30 March 2026. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  31. ↑ "Ireland Top 200". Shazam. 30 March 2026. Archived from the original on 30 March 2026. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  32. ↑ "Girl In The Year Above Chart Positions on Spotify, Apple Music and Other Streaming Services". KWORB. 30 March 2026. Archived from the original on 30 March 2026. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  33. ↑ Dunworth, Liberty (9 March 2026). "Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja says Girl In The Year Above's cover of 'Teardrop' is "most sublime, beautiful interpretation of that song that anyone has ever done"". NME. Archived from the original on 9 March 2026. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
  34. ↑ Ackroyd, Stephen (20 March 2026). "Girl In The Year Above have arrived with their Really Very Good debut single 'Mama, My Heart Is Achin'". Dork. Archived from the original on 21 March 2026. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  35. ↑ Milton-Jefferies, Miles (5 May 2026). "Girl In The Year Above's New Single 'Ode to the Glory Days' Creates A Whole World In Its Lyrics". Still Listening Magazine. Archived from the original on 9 May 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  36. ↑ "Nia Archives, Sienna Spiro and Girl in the Year Above lead our Hot New Songs playlist". Rolling Stone UK. 1 May 2026. Archived from the original on 2 May 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
  37. ↑ Holcombe, Alyx. "Radio 1's Indie Show with Alyx Holcombe". BBC. Archived from the original on 9 May 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  38. ↑ Hawkins, Chris. "Craig Charles – Chris Hawkins sits in on a chilled-out Tuesday!". BBC. Archived from the original on 9 May 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
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