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 Caroline Polachek, Young Fathers, Jam City, Whitney, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Melts, Gabe Gurnsey, 1000 Beasts, Laura Elizabeth Hughes, Simon Mós, BoNS, Five To Two.
Featuring Skull The Pierre, Callum Wall, Fortune Igiebor; Melts, Matt Taylor, Nixer, Cooks But We’re Chefs, Headgear, Tuath, Súil Amháin, Driven Snow, Dania, Smilez, Katie Phelan, The Love Buzz, Laurie Shaw, The Sei, Sounds of System Breakdown, Sive.