Released on May 1st, ‘These Nights’ is the newest single by Belfast-based indie rock band Lonely Astronauts – and it feels like the perfect soundtrack to kick off the summer. With their signature blend of melodic energy and heartfelt emotion, the band captures the spirit of fleeting moments and lasting connections, setting the tone right from the first note.
Opening with the line “Don’t tell me that it’s over just before it starts”, the song immediately pulls you in with its emotional honesty.
Backed by soaring guitars and a steady, infectious rhythm, ‘These Nights’ is a reflection on love, connection, and holding on to the moments that matter – even when things feel uncertain.
The chorus – “Cause these nights were made for us / Cause these nights don’t have to end” – captures that universal longing for time to slow down, for nights that feel like they could last forever. It’s the kind of refrain that sticks with you, simple yet powerful, evoking memories of late-night conversations, spontaneous adventures and the kind of fleeting moments that somehow leave you with the deepest marks.
The song blends a bold, melodic energy with the band’s signature rawness. It’s a sound that feels both anthemic and intimate – like something you’d hear blasting from a car stereo on a late-night drive, windows down, heart wide open.
‘These Nights’ captures the kind of feeling that lingers long after the song fades out – so if you haven’t heard of Lonely Astronauts yet, now’s the time to tune in.
Written by: Justine Kostka
Edited by: Laura Finkler
