Tonight’s Artist Hour (8pm) shines a light on one of the most enduring and emotionally resonant bands of the last two decades, Snow Patrol.

Formed in Dundee in the mid-1990s and led by frontman Gary Lightbody, Snow Patrol’s rise from student indie outfit to international success story is one of perseverance, reinvention, and an unwavering commitment to melody. The band’s 2003 breakthrough album Final Straw turned them into household names, driven by the soaring anthem Run, while 2006’s Eyes Open cemented their place in modern rock history with the timeless Chasing Cars, a song that continues to connect across generations.

Across their career, Snow Patrol have balanced intimate songwriting with cinematic scale. Their albums A Hundred Million Suns, Fallen Empires, and Wildness showcase the band’s ability to evolve while staying true to their heartfelt core, with sweeping arrangements and lyrics that explore love, loss, and the search for connection.

After several years of quiet, the band recently returned with new material from their upcoming album The Forest Is The Path, a record that sees Lightbody and bandmates Nathan Connolly and Johnny McDaid exploring themes of renewal and reflection. Early singles have been praised for their warmth and lyrical honesty, signalling a confident new chapter for Snow Patrol.

Tonight, we’ll explore highlights from across their catalogue, from early indie cuts to their biggest hits and the new tracks that mark their return. Whether it’s the slow-burn emotion of Run, the open-hearted optimism of Called Out in the Dark, or the quiet introspection of their latest work, Snow Patrol’s music remains both deeply personal and universally understood.

Tune in to The Artist Hour tonight on RTL Today Radio as we celebrate the sound and story of Snow Patrol.