Bear's Den is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their debut album Islands with a special reissue dropping on Friday, October 18th, 2024. Alongside the reissue, they’re releasing a reworked version of the beloved track "Above the Clouds of Pompeii," featuring Dermot Kennedy’s powerful vocals.
The song has always been a deeply emotional track, but this new version featuring Dermot Kennedy is the collaboration we didn’t know we needed. Bear's Den's poignant storytelling and Kennedy’s raw, soulful vocals blend seamlessly, elevating the song into a heart-wrenching anthem for love and family.
This reworked version feels like the closest you can be to your loved ones without being by their side—an intimate love letter to family, especially to a grandmother or anyone who holds a special place in your heart. It captures the ache of loss and the beauty of cherished memories in a way that's both universal and personal.
The pairing of Bear's Den with Dermot Kennedy is simply perfection. Both artists bring an emotional depth that makes the song resonate even more. Together, they create an anthem that speaks to the enduring power of love, loss, and the ties that bind us.
The track will be a b-side track to be released in the 4" vinyl of the box set of the10th anniversary re-issue of "Islands" out the 18th of October.
Bear's Den are on tour in the UK and Europe in 2025, tickets are on sale tomorrow on bearsdenmusic.com
Words by Sal F.
Love this song, first time hearing bears den, but them and dermot go well together. - Chris.