Far from being an exhaustive, solidified list of Irish long form releases at the half way point of the year, what follows is simply 20 albums I have enjoyed from Irish artists in 2024 to date – in no particular order.
Featuring IDLES, Marika Hackman, Villagers, Khruangbin, Joy Orbison, Chelsea Wolfe, English Teacher, Anwar Highsign, Arckatron, Travis, Elzzz, Jayson Green & The Jerk.
Featuring No Photos, E The Artist, Zissou, Delac, Jealous Of The Birds, Stephen Shannon, Olive Hatake, Patrick Stefan, Honey Still, Banyah, Loop Heavy, Daryl Bengo, GNS, Confamm Charlito, TraviS, Elzzz, Reggie, Tidah.
Featuring Everything But The Girl, Young Marco, Benny Sings, El Michels Affair, Black Thought, Daughter, Declaime, Madlib, Armani White, Denzel Curry, Santino Browne, USNA, Billy Nomates, Travi$, Elzzz.
Featuring Sarah Crean, Elzzz, Local Boy, Blimp, Meryl Streek, Chameleon, RTL.Bluuwoods, Jack Dora, Lowkick, The Swedish Railway Orchestra, Burlie Mac, Hannah Horan.
Featuring Tara Nome Doyle, Long Island Sound, Junk Drawer, Skripteh, 49th & Main, Elzzz, Travis, Lucy Gaffney, Fia Moon, Jena Keating, Tung In Cheek, Blondmodel, Find-Joy, Matt O.