The Passerines, “My Time” review - Rock The Joint Magazine

“My Time” is the first single of 2026 from The Passerines.
Becky Murphy – Vocals
Si Crane – Lead Guitar
Grahame Scott – Bass
Stuart Lord – Drums

I’ll be honest here and say I approached the song with some trepidation. The subject of end of life and loss is a little close to home for me, as my mother is suffering from Alzheimer’s and has become increasingly infirm. Other members of our little team are dealing with loss as well, so this one became a bit of a hot potato. However… we do love the band, and “Shot That Fucker Dead” remains a team favourite.

So, what this song does (the press tells me) is explore mortality, acceptance, and the emotional strength of families facing the end of life. It stems from frontwoman Becky Murphy’s work as a palliative care nurse, and the song draws directly from her experience supporting patients and their families.

The song began with a line suggested by Si Crane: “When my time finally comes around.” Murphy then shaped it into what she describes as a love letter to the families of those who are dying. As such, the message of the song is one of reassurance — a message of comfort to those left behind.

Becky Murphy explains:
“I see a lot of people who are very ready for death and a lot who aren’t. I see families who are prepared and those who aren’t. My hope is, in our own little way with music, to offer some comfort to people experiencing this part of the life cycle. It’s hard, and I just want to give them some peace.”

From our perspective — and very much in the background — we are Christians here. That doesn’t define everything we do, but it does shape a general worldview. Around Easter in particular, reflecting on death and its meaning seems somehow fitting. My dear, much-missed father, a Methodist, used to tell me not to be afraid of death — that it was no worse than taking off a coat, the body simply too tired to go on. Still, I have immense admiration for those in palliative care; to work so closely with death must carry its own emotional weight.

Anyway, enough from me — onto the song.

“My Time” was released on April 3rd, 2026, and is available on all platforms now. Normally alt-country in sound, this track leans more into a folk-country style. Lyrically, it is rich with imagery of passing — shuffling off this mortal coil, lying underground — yet as we edge toward St. Peter’s door, there remains a sense of glory, a suggestion that death is not necessarily the end, that there is something of the spirit within us that continues.

The song has spirit too. Instrumentally, it isn’t mournful — quite the opposite. There’s an upbeat, almost singalong quality to the vocal, and the music carries a surprising warmth, offsetting the weight of the subject matter. I know this band’s back catalogue well, and there are tracks I hold in high regard. This one, though, I admire for its willingness to engage with such a difficult subject in a vibrant, life-affirming way. Not every song has to be something you’d stick on repeat while driving or making a brew. Sometimes the value is in the respect — like, “this isn’t for me emotionally right now, but I recognise what it’s doing and why it matters.”

“My Time” doesn’t shy away from the inevitable — instead, it meets it with warmth, honesty, and just enough light to make the dark feel a little less heavy.

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You can stream music from The Passerines here.

And another track by the guys is below!