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WineMom are a Dublin four-piece “who create music in the spirit of Fleetwood Mac and the Doobie Brothers. Big ballads and disco jazz inspired tunes with an indie twist, they live up to their name, putting as much effort into their showmanship as they do their sound.”
The band’s singles this year were ‘Butterscotch Vibes’ and ‘Hello (Far Cry) and they are hosting a Winemom Christmas Party special at Bellobar on Thursday December 18th with support from And He, The Fool.
1.
Big Thief – Los Angeles
Anything this band touches turns to magic. Heartfelt personal lyrics and Buck Meek’s iconic guitar work, Big Thief will always be one of my all time favourite bands. – Reese.
2.
Geese – Au Pays du Cocaine
I fully believe that Geese are time travellers from the future showing what music is capable of. This whole album is a masterpiece. – Reese.
3.
Black Country, New Road – Two Horses
People were wary after Isaac’s departure, but BCNR’s new is so mature and captivating. Reminds me of the greatness of Simon and Garfunkel. – Reese
4.
Skinner – Calling In Sick
We’ve all worked shitty retail jobs to keep our head above water, an ode to having an opportune stomach bug. – Matthew
5.
VARO – Work Life Out to Keep Life in (feat. Niamh Bury)
Gorgeous three part vocal arrangement, the plight of the working man, has made my boyfriend cry. – Matthew
6.
Cécile McLorin Salvant feat June McDoom and Kate Davis – Take This Stone
More gorgeous harmonies, when folk meets jazz, if I was stuck on an island and could only listen to one track. – Matthew
7.
Sabrina Carpenter – When Did You Get Hot?
Great production where the melodic tone matches the lyrical meaning. – Rosanna
8.
Wolf Alice – The Sofa
Soothing, introspective and atmospheric , this was the song that really got me into Wolf Alice, and a great song to online shop to. – Rosanna & Millie
9.
Raye – Where is my Husband?
This is pop gold. The over-the-top production, catchy choruses, instrumentation and lyrics will have you counting down the days for Raye’s next album. – Millie
10.
Chappell Roan – The Subway
A heartbreak anthem for the ages. A timeless sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh at the same time. Seeing this live was next level. – Millie
Best of 2025 | Albums | Guestlists | Irish Albums | Irish songs |
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
