Far Caspian Returns with Warm, Uplifting New Single ‘First Day’
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Far Caspian has shared his latest single ‘First Day,’ a heartfelt and sunny preview of his upcoming album Autofiction, out July 25, 2025, via Tiny Library Records.
‘First Day’ is built on bright guitar riffs and uplifting percussion, capturing a sincere portrait of love, support, and vulnerability. Far Caspian— the project of Irish musician Joel Johnston— blends warm tones with open-hearted lyrics, crafting a love song inspired by personal transitions and challenges. Johnston wrote the track after dropping his partner off at her new job when both were navigating uncertain new beginnings. The single arrives alongside a self-directed video, showcasing Johnston’s intimate and authentic approach to storytelling. Autofiction promises to be Johnston’s most vulnerable work yet, exploring mental health, self-forgiveness, and gratitude through direct and diaristic songwriting.
Johnston shares:
“I wrote ‘First Day’ one morning after dropping my partner off at her new job. She was in a transitional period where everything felt so daunting and raw. At a similar time, I was starting a new medication for my Crohn’s disease that required me to go to the hospital and get infusions every 8 weeks. The first time I went, my partner was the one to drive me. I wrote this song as a reminder of how we have each other’s backs and best interests at heart, regardless of how unsure we may be about what’s ahead.”
Along with the single and album announcement, Far Caspian has revealed a slate of US, UK, and EU headlining tour dates for this fall, including stops at New York City’s Music Hall of Williamsburg on October 4 and Los Angeles’ Echoplex on October 17. Tickets are available for pre-sale, with general sale starting Friday, May 2. Autofiction is now available for pre-order, setting the stage for a meaningful new chapter in Far Caspian’s evolving journey.
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