Singer songwriter D Cullen releases thought provoking new single

Music Review | 30th May, 2025 D Cullen

Irish alt-rock singer songwriter D Cullen releases thought provoking new single Young Men, a song that deals with the rising issue of toxic masculinity in our society.

Blending melodic vocals, a complex drum pattern and finger-picking on electric guitar, Cullen creates a simple, yet effective soundscape which allows him to deliver his important message.

From my earliest days in an all-boys school in Dublin, I've never really felt at home in heavily masculine/laddy circles. I've always felt like an outsider in those circles. Increasingly, in the wake of the last few years where movements like the Manosphere and figures such as Andrew Tate and Joe Rogan have taken more of a hold on the culture, I've become more and more concerned and distressed with how unpleasant certain men's behaviour can be. At the same time, there's a growing sense that a lot of men are using these behaviours to hide behind while they deal with some seriously heavy struggles.

This song tries to address both issues, by both prodding at some of the more distasteful elements of "lad culture" and also shining a light on the vulnerability behind a lot of that bravado. Although the song was written well before this came out, the show "Adolescence" floored me when I watched it recently, as it captured that dichotomy perfectly. I hope this song can capture some of that current cultural tension in the same way. - D Cullen

The acclaimed artist has previously released his debut album Sing My Story, Tell My Song, and the EP Tiny, with great success. Accompanying the single, Young Men is the announcement of a new chapter for the Dublin artist with the release of his second album, City Soundscapes, which is set for a September 2025 launch.

D Cullen - Young Men

The single, Young Men, is available through all streaming platforms.

Photo Credit: D Cullen