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Joshua Burnside's New Album: A Tribute to Lost Friendship
16 Feb
Summary
- New album 'It's Not Going To Be Okay' is out March 20th.
- Album written while mourning the death of his best friend.
- Features regular collaborators Zara and Dan Byrne-McCullough.

Acclaimed songwriter Joshua Burnside is preparing to release his deeply personal new album, "It's Not Going To Be Okay," on March 20th. The collection of songs was composed during a period of profound grief following the death of his closest friend.
This new work contrasts with his previous album, "Teeth of Time," which explored themes of new fatherhood and garnered numerous award nominations. Burnside recently recorded a live session, part of the Blackstaff Session series, alongside his frequent musical partners, Zara and Dan Byrne-McCullough.
During the session, Burnside also spoke about his music and shared a connection to the science fiction series The X-Files. The episode also featured musical selections for Valentine's Day and a reflection on World Radio Day 2026.