The Ronains are a female-fronted alternative rock band mainly based in the city.
And the group recently released its newest song ‘Nineteen 99‘, looking back at founder Jamie Rooney’s childhood on Doonbank Crescent in Patna.
Most of the street has been knocked down, but Jamie’s family remain in the homes that are still standing.
The song focuses on Jamie’s upbringing in Patna. (Image: The Ronians/submitted)
“The song itself is totally based on my childhood and growing up in the street and in Patna,” Jamie said.
“The single cover is how Doonbank Crescent looked before it was knocked down.
“My entire childhood, teenage years, right up until I was 24, was in this village until I moved away.
“My mum Mary Rooney and the Rooney family still live in the village, my cousin Amanda is the headmistress at the local school St Xavier’s Primary, and I’m the village regular; it’s still where I class as home.”
The group focuses on alternative rock, but enjoys creating songs that get people thinking, especially nostalgic tunes that remind people of their childhood and what is perceived to be a simpler time.
The cover is how Doonbank Crescent looked before it was knocked down. (Image: The Ronians/submitted)
Jamie wrote the new song three years ago, but has been sitting on it and waiting for the right time to release it.
The group works alongside Gordy Goudie of Simple Minds, who’s produced all their previous tracks.
“I knew when I heard it it was special,” Jamie added.
“The response to the song was massive from the local community, with 80,000 views over all social media platforms.
“We are currently featured on Spotify’s new music main release radar, picked by the editor beside bands like the Rolling Stones, Zach Bryan, Kings of Leon, which is insane.
“The song Nineteen 99 is dedicated to Gary Megraw and Nicola Miller (Mcindoe), Roslyn Thomson and Colin, who I grew up with in Patna and sadly passed away far too young.
“This is for them.”