Irish Music

Premiere: Tanjier up their pace in new single ‘Miles’

The song deals with the difficulties of long distance relationships.

Tanjier are a band that have been gathering momentum within the Irish music scene for some time. Since their inception in 2016, the three piece’s smooth brand of electro-pop has merited them slots at the likes of Electric Picnic, Other Voices and Forbidden Fruit. Their new single ‘Miles’, out this Friday, might just be the ingredient that lifts… Read more »

Posted on July 11th, 2018

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Kojaque & Luka Palm collab on ‘Date Night’

The Softboy team smashes it out of the park again.

Kojaque and Luka Palm have teamed up once again to bring us ‘Date Night’. The pair had previously worked together on ‘Politicksis’, a track on Kojaque’s Deli Daydreams released earlier this year. Where that track felt introverted and reflective, ‘Date Night’ is an in your face night time anthem. With lush trap-inspired production courtesy of… Read more »

Posted on July 6th, 2018

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Premiere: Hvmmingbyrd’s ‘Prisms’ is a powerful show of support

The track's "a love song for the women in our lives who deserve better".

Comprised of singer-songwriters Deborah Byrne & Suzette Das, Hvmmingbyrd’s style of pop music is one that cultivates a steady hypnotism over its listeners. ‘Prisms’ is the latest single from the group, who released their debut EP Know My Name in 2016. With intricate self-production, including a pulsating sub-bass, and two silky smooth vocal performances, the… Read more »

Posted on July 5th, 2018

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Hip-hop gold as Gaeilge from Belfast trio Kneecap

Hear their debut mixtape 3CAG now.

Hailing from west Belfast, Kneecap are a satirical hip-hop trio who rap in Irish. The three members; Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Provaí have combined an in-depth knowledge of the Irish language with a killer flow and a wry sense of humour to produce one of the most unique domestic releases of the year. Comprised of… Read more »

Posted on July 4th, 2018

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Premiere: Proper Micro NV returns with hypnotic visuals for ‘Dot Dot Dot’

The song is the first single from his forthcoming collective.

Proper Micro NV is the moniker of Limerick artist Rory Hall. Since he released his debut EP in 2016, the singer has merited acclaim within the Irish music scene with his distinct brand of ambient electronic music. ‘Dot Dot Dot’ is the first release from the 23-year old after a year long writing hiatus, the… Read more »

Posted on June 28th, 2018

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O Emperor continue the funk on ‘New Fish Tank’

The track is from their forthcoming new album.

Cork-based alt-rock five-piece O Emperor resurfaced earlier this year after some time away from releasing music with ‘Make It Rain’ which brought a new afro-funk sound to their music. ‘Fish Tank’, from their forthcoming new album is the latest release from them and continues this new tone. The track is a hazy feast to get… Read more »

Posted on June 21st, 2018

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Premiere: Bobby Basil runs through reality and self-image in video for ‘I Don’t Get Enough’

The video was directed by ED DID IT and HdHdd.

Isaac Mcguinness or Bobby Basil is a Dublin-based hip-hop musician who has been establishing a name as a solo artist for the past two years following his departure from Dah Jevu. His latest release is ‘I Don’t Get Enough’ which starts off with an eerie and glitchy tone that breaks through into a clear and… Read more »

Posted on June 20th, 2018

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Spies explore themes of friendship and betrayal on new track ‘Uriah’

They play a headline show at The Workman's Club on August 10th.

Dublin-based five-piece band Spies made up of Michael Broderick, Neil Dexter, Conor Cusack, Hugh O’Dwyer and Jeffrey Courtney re-emerged after a two-year break with ‘Young Dad’ earlier this year, a track that presented a new electronically experimental sound for the band. During their break period, Spies spent their time writing and recording new music, progressing… Read more »

Posted on June 20th, 2018

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Whenyoung explore, gluttony, greed and envy in new video for ‘Heaven On Earth’

The London-based Limerick band release their first single with major Virgin/EMI.

London-based group Whenyoung made up of Limerick musicians Aoife Power (vocals/ bass), Niall Burns (guitar) and Andrew Flood (drums), made their debut with ‘Actor’ last year and have been shinning their sleek indie-pop aesthetic since with follow-on singles such as ‘Pretty Pure’ and ‘The Collector’. Their latest release ‘Heaven On Earth’ continues an upbeat and… Read more »

Posted on June 14th, 2018

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