Irish singer-songwriter Mick Rochford returns with his most personal and affecting release to date, “Still Born Our Girl”, a devastatingly beautiful ballad dedicated to his daughter Saoirse, who was tragically stillborn in 2007. As her 18th birthday approaches on November 15, Rochford channels profound love and loss into a song that serves as both a tribute and a lifeline for families touched by stillbirth.
Recorded at Oblivion Studios in County Meath, the track distils Rochford’s artistry to its purest form. A gentle, understated arrangement frames his stirring vocal performance, allowing the song’s emotional weight to rise to the surface without embellishment. Every word feels lived-in, every note a testament to a father’s enduring bond with the daughter he never got to see grow up.
“This song is for Saoirse,” Rochford says. “She would have been 18 this year. I wanted to do something to honour her memory while also shining a light on the incredible organisations that support families like ours.”
True to that intention, the single raises awareness for A Little Lifetime Foundation (Ireland) and Sands UK, two organisations that offer support to families navigating the unimaginable pain of stillbirth and infant loss. Through “Still Born Our Girl,” Rochford not only shares his story but amplifies the stories of countless others who often grieve in silence.
A lifelong musician, Rochford spent decades behind the drum kit performing across Ireland, including supporting the legendary Aslan, before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist in 2024. His deeply honest songwriting quickly resonated, earning him over 50,000 monthly listeners, 3 million Spotify playlist impressions, and a place among the Top 40 Irish artists on the platform. His forthcoming debut album, I’ve Got Something to Say, promises to continue exploring themes of vulnerability, resilience, and emotional truth.
With “Still Born Our Girl,” Mick Rochford transforms personal tragedy into something profoundly humane. It is a song of remembrance, of love that endures beyond time, and of solidarity with anyone who has walked through the same grief. In sharing his daughter’s legacy, Rochford gives space for others to honour theirs, a powerful reminder of music’s ability to heal, connect, and bear witness.
