Declan O’Rourke has announced the release of the 20th anniversary edition of his debut album Since Kyabram for February 7.

The reedition will be available on limited edition vinyl and CD, including the original album along with a second disc packed with never-before-heard bonus material.

The second disc will feature unreleased demos, alternate takes, and behind-the-scenes footage, providing a rare insight into the music that has defined O'Rourke's career.

To further mark the occasion, O'Rourke will perform a series of special 20th Anniversary concerts, including a date in Dublin’s Spindizzy on February 12, as well as in the National Concert Hall the following day.

Coming out in 2004, Since Kyabram left a deep mark in the Irish music scene and quickly garnered critical acclaim.

It was an instant success, entering the charts at No. 5 and eventually earning gold, platinum, and double platinum certifications.

Seriously excited to be working with these great Irish independent record stores for the release of this ~ Since Kyabram 20th Anniversary Edition ~ out 7th February and shipping worldwide on vinyl + CD.
Official announcement and pre-order links coming this Monday via my socials! pic.twitter.com/yCgKAP4juY

— Declan O'Rourke (@declanorourke) January 9, 2025

The album has since become a fan favourite, earning O'Rourke widespread recognition and multiple award nominations. It also caught the attention of high-profile musicians such as Paul Weller, Eddi Reader, Paul Brady, and Snow Patrol.

Reflecting on the journey, O'Rourke shares: "Since Kyabram was not only my first complete offering of artistic expression, but the culmination of years applying myself to the learning of a great craft and infusing it with an identity of my own. Getting to make a record was a privilege I took very seriously and when it came time to, I entered the studio with a collection of songs I felt were strong, and distinctly mine.

“I revelled in the studio environment and had the best of musicians to help in pursuing the vision I had for each song. We went for the old school vibe of playing together in the same room and capturing performances. It was a magical time and a dream to watch each of the songs landing.

“But the most unexpected thing for me was to witness something being born that was far beyond anything I had imagined and that had legs to stand up all on its own. Surreal and magical, the experience was something entirely new, and very addictive.But it all happened so fast at the time.”

Find more information about O'Rourke's February gigs and upcoming album, click here.