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Hailing from Oldham, The Boundary Parkas rock band formed in 2024 by local lads and lifelong Oldham Football and Oldham Rugby fans Kieran McMahon, Harry Lavin, Luke O’Reilly, and Charlie Whittaker. The group first gained attention with their hit for Oldham RLFC, recorded alongside comedy icon <a href="spotify:artist:0nMD9ARUgcuOygczAxq7EX" data-name="Tommy Cannon">Tommy Cannon</a> of world famous comedy duo <a href="spotify:artist:494f9zHLFnJR8bCcq4Lj9b" data-name="CANNON AND BALL">CANNON AND BALL</a>, helping soundtrack the club’s promotion-winning campaign.
Now returning with “Life a Blue,” The Official Road to Wembley song for Oldham Athletic, an anthem celebrating Latics' rich history and hopeful future. The Parkas fuse storytelling, local pride with contemporary and traditional instrumentation. The single features pennywhistle melodies by Andy Mack, a nod to Oldham’s folk roots through the legacy of Larry Kearns of the Oldham Tinkers, and includes contributions from <a href="spotify:artist:7Lf3LOZp3U3u2f6cWMd3AH" data-name="Paul Weller">Paul Weller</a> collaborator <a href="spotify:artist:5ZW5lFCzjTrnFYxua7ZGrj" data-name="Jake Fletcher">Jake Fletcher</a>, Latics owner Frank Rothwell and The Athletico's.
With lyrics rooted in generational fandom and references to regional staples like Millstone Brewery and J.W. Lees stout, The Parkas channel the heart and soul of the town they love. Their blend of nostalgia, brass-laden crescendos, and terrace-ready choruses has made them the unofficial soundtrack of Oldham sport. “Life a Blue” is now available to listen to on all popular streaming platforms such as YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music.
Now returning with “Life a Blue,” The Official Road to Wembley song for Oldham Athletic, an anthem celebrating Latics' rich history and hopeful future. The Parkas fuse storytelling, local pride with contemporary and traditional instrumentation. The single features pennywhistle melodies by Andy Mack, a nod to Oldham’s folk roots through the legacy of Larry Kearns of the Oldham Tinkers, and includes contributions from <a href="spotify:artist:7Lf3LOZp3U3u2f6cWMd3AH" data-name="Paul Weller">Paul Weller</a> collaborator <a href="spotify:artist:5ZW5lFCzjTrnFYxua7ZGrj" data-name="Jake Fletcher">Jake Fletcher</a>, Latics owner Frank Rothwell and The Athletico's.
With lyrics rooted in generational fandom and references to regional staples like Millstone Brewery and J.W. Lees stout, The Parkas channel the heart and soul of the town they love. Their blend of nostalgia, brass-laden crescendos, and terrace-ready choruses has made them the unofficial soundtrack of Oldham sport. “Life a Blue” is now available to listen to on all popular streaming platforms such as YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music.
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