Florence Road Debuts Mixtape Fall Back

Kelly Schwint

After finding success on TikTok by posting covers and original songs filmed in a garage in Ireland, Florence Road’s debut mixtape, Fall Back, dropped on June 20th, 2025. The four-person band, made up of members Lily Aron (vocals), Emma Brandon (guitar), Ailbhe Barry (bass), and Hannah Kelly (drums), is quickly moving towards fame. They have recently opened for artists like Olivia Rodrigo and sombr, and will soon support Wallows on a few of their upcoming European tour dates. 

There are plenty of vocal flips, edgy guitar riffs, and strong bass lines in Florence Road’s Fall Back. Even though the EP only consists of five songs, there is still plenty of variety. From a loud I’m-over-my-ex breakup anthem (“Goodnight”) that would be therapeutic to scream along to in an arena, to an acoustic ballad about inner anxieties (“Caterpillar”), Florence Road is entering the music scene on a strong foot. This band has a chilling throwback energy to them that feels like the early 2000s, yet is still current to 2025. 

Fall Back has the same crisp rock energy as early Paramore records, and also dips into the lively pop beats that Olivia Rodrigo so courageously makes. There are many chant-worthy choruses in these songs (specifically on “Heavy”) and bridges that will stop you in your tracks. These melodies and guitar parts are sharp, and the lyrics are vulnerable enough to allow the listener to process their own emotions through the music. Their songwriting is just as special as their music is sonically. It is heavily introspective and self-aware without any cliches or surface-level lines. 

While the studio versions of these songs are polished, the essence of jamming in a garage still remains. The lyrics are strong, and in “Hand Me Downs,” Aron sings, “Creatures of habit, how we inherit / Good and the bad, the joy and the worry / It will grow back even if you try and cut it off.” Navigating growing pains and relationships is a concept that all teenagers and young adults can relate to. Aron dives into how difficult it can feel to grow up, and notices how one day you are kids playing around, and then the next day you are an adult with responsibilities and strong emotions. Regardless of whether this song reaches into the depths of a romantic relationship or just an inner battle, the hardship of youth is universal. Florence Road’s lyrics are extremely reflective and understanding of inner dialogue and experiences. 

This may be Florence Road’s first body of work—however, their potential is fastly growing. Opening for major artists and selling out headline shows in a matter of minutes shows the importance of marketing through social media, but also points out how incredibly talented this band is. They are certainly one to watch—and while it is unclear where the music industry will take them, it is exciting to see where that will be. Fall Back is a strong start to what seemingly will be a long and beautiful career for Florence Road.