Fusing elements of laidback hip-hop, R&B and smooth funk with off-kilter indie sensibilities, Jake Hurley – AKA Local Boy – has been busy crafting some of the most exciting sounds in Irish music. The Burner Records co-founder’s tracks have scored coveted spots on high-profile Spotify playlists, with lyrics exploring tales of kitchen sink realism and dreams of rock ‘n’ roll stardom.

Hear: Local Boy Ruins Everything.