Irish singer-songwriter Dotts O'Connor releases a quietly powerful new single, "Fail We May," a song that captures resilience through the deeply human. Recorded live at Meadow Studio in Wicklow with producer Rian Trench and a stellar band of Brian Dillon on piano, Paul Kenny on drums, Ken McCabe on bass and electronics, the song vibrates with warmth that only playing out can produce.
"Fail We May" was inspired by the famous Andrew Weatherall and Cork fisherman story and the saying "Fail We May, Sail We Must." Rather than quoting the phrase directly, Dotts turns its meaning into a reminder that tripping is embedded in us, even as we must march on.
The storyline is an elaborate and delicate homage to the sense of unity and complicity Weatherall felt while being accidentally tugged along on a journey to an Irish festival. "Fail We May" is the first taste of his recently announced 2026 EP, "Jodie," and if this song is any indication, the project will ooze introspection, real texture, and a deep reverence for the folk tradition.
This song is basically you getting a gentle tap on the shoulder when you are in a bad place and being told to keep going. "Fail We May" is a must-listen for lovers of honest songwriting, calming folk music, and emotionally powerful storytelling.
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