New Irish Songs To Hear This Week

The Mary Wallopers, ‘The Juice’

The Mary Wallopers have gone electric, or so it seems. The trad rockers’ latest tune (and their first since 2024) is the heaviest thing they’ve ever done.

Opening with galloping drums and a brooding Uileann pipe drone before it kicks into some deliciously chaotic trad shredding, the song’s cynical lyrics take aim at avaricious landlords and politicians; sources of disgruntlement and enervation for the band and pretty much everyone else under the age of 40 in this country.

“This is a song for all the exhausted people, fed up with all the greedy crooks, who still manage to squeeze a bit of juice out of life,” the band says.

Jordan Adetunji, ‘Drama’

Belfast’s Jordan Adetunji was one of the most talked about artists coming into 2025. So far he’s been included on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list, released his stellar debut album A Jaguar’s Dream, was named the Choice Prize Artist of the Year, and most pertinently, was included on the cover of our Hot For 2025 issue in January.

The momentum is poised to grow with the release of 'Drama.' Collaborating with producer Danny Casio, Adetunji crafts a characteristically moody and alluring track, punctuated by shimmering guitar melodies and a potent bassline, allowing his vocal abilities to shine.

CMAT, ‘EURO-COUNTRY'

The powerful title track from CMAT’s upcoming album EURO-COUNTRY (out August 29) sees the artist confront the legacy of Ireland’s Celtic Tiger crash and the recession that followed. Set against lush country-pop production, she delivers searing lyrics about political corruption, personal trauma and social collapse: “All the big boys, all the Berties, all the envelopes—yeah, they hurt me.” The accompanying video was filmed in Santry’s Omni Shopping Centre – an iconic landmark for many Dublin Northsiders – further rooting the song in the country's memory. CMAT’s most direct and political work yet, ‘EURO-COUNTRY’ reframes Irish pop as a vehicle for reckoning and resistance.

Shobsy, ‘Dance or Cry’

Shobsy returns with ‘Dance or Cry’, a vibrant slice of Europop packed with colour, synth shimmer and emotional depth. Written during sessions in Berlin, the track channels late-night club euphoria with a twist of melancholy. “I’ve always wanted a slow dance tune with a sense of melancholy, doubt and self-pity… now I do!” says Shobsy. His distinctive voice –rich, dramatic, and dynamic– takes centre stage, soaring over a pulsing beat that captures both the thrill and sadness of nightlife. This is pop music that feels cinematic and intimate, a heartfelt anthem for dancing through heartbreak and existential haze.

LARAbEL, ‘Féileacán’

The fourth and final single from her upcoming EP Squiggle (out August 8), LARAbEL’s ‘Féileacán’ is a stunning pop-country gem that drifts between dreamy softness and emotional clarity. Sung partly in Irish, the track uses the image of a butterfly to express the freedom that comes with surrender – letting go of control and trusting in life’s natural rhythm. Her angelic vocals and heartfelt songwriting shine through, offering a powerful ode to intuition and acceptance. A proud Gaeilgeoir from the Gaeltacht, LARAbEL brings the Irish language into pop music with grace and authenticity. ‘Féileacán’ is both ethereal and empowering.

Saltaire, ‘Matty Groves’

Listening to Dublin-based folk trio Saltaire feels like being told a scary story from which you can’t tear yourself away, and they’ve done it again with ‘Matty Groves’.
After their haunting debut single 'Axe' spun a macabre tale of murder and hysteria, ‘Matty Groves’ recounts a story of passion, betrayal, mischief and heartbreak. In vocal harmonies that could have been pulled from a dream-vision, lyrics wind like vines over a mosaic of Appalachian banjo, dreamy Irish flute, bard-like bouzouki and smooth bodhrán rhythms. The tune derives from an English folk song dating back over 400 years and Saltaire have breathed new life into it with their vividly contemporary folk-fusion style.

 Bless, ‘Hello’ feat. Sello

A cultural checkpoint for Irish hip hop, ‘Hello’ marks the first collaboration between two of the scene’s most compelling voices, Bless and Sello. Laced with confident wordplay, slick production and rhythmic finesse, it’s a track built on presence as much as punchlines. Together they bring elements of hunger, elegance and clarity – rapping from the other side of resilience. There’s an air of celebration and defiance, a power move that feels both personal and national. “This is a sound not only the creative scene, but the country as a whole needs,” says Bless. The track creates both a joined voice and a moment not to be missed.

A Lethal Black Ooze, ‘Rosie’

Waterford garage-punk outfit A Lethal Black Ooze deliver fuzzed-out chaos and charm on their latest single, ‘Rosie’. Written during the height of the COVID lockdowns, the track is a fast, noisy and lighthearted reflection on finding joy in unexpected places. As vocalist Andy puts it: "It represents finding unexpected comfort and joy in certain situations, and the importance of keeping positive where you can, to make it through”. Despite its raw energy, ‘Rosie’ has a big heart: all Bandcamp proceeds go to 9LivesWaterford, a local cat and kitten rescue. Formed in 2020, the band continues to channel DIY grit and humour into punchy, cathartic anthems. It’s garage music with a conscience.

TroyOkay, ‘Bassline’

Dublin-based six-piece TroyOkay have delivered a dynamic, soulful energy with their latest single ‘Bassline’. Opening with moody guitars, woodwind and vocal loops, ‘Bassline’ smoothly draws in catchy drumlines with smooth saxaphone, feel-good lyrics and, of course, an impeccably groovy bassline. Blending pop, jazz, soul, hip-hop and indie rock sounds, ‘Bassline’ is summer in a song. It’s a danceable tune that would lend well to a record player and perhaps even better to the live performance TroyOkay is known for.

pMad, ‘Closer’ ft. Killtoys

Galway’s pMad (Paul Dillon) teams up with Killtoys on ‘Closer’, a brooding highlight from his collaborative EP Trust Devoured. Dripping with moody synths, raw vocals and pounding post-punk energy, the track echoes the shadowy romance of ’80s goth greats like The Cure and Bauhaus. With layered textures and a dark cinematic tone, ‘Closer’ showcases the power of letting creative boundaries blur. “It’s a collaboration that challenged us to let go of control and trust each other’s creativity,” says pMad. The result? A haunting, urgent fusion of gothic rock and indie defiance that feels both nostalgic and newly alive.

Harry Hudson Taylor, ‘Dear You, It’s Me’

Harry Hudson Taylor’s debut single ‘Dear You, It’s Me’ is a poetic, hip spoken-word piece set to warm, uplifting instrumental. Taylor’s expressive voice is the star of the show: from joyful quips to reflective murmurs, he cements his place as a storyteller without losing the musicality he was known for from his time with Irish folk and Americana duo Hudson Taylor. ‘Dear You, It’s Me’ is a conversation between Taylor, the listener, himself and perhaps something more. And it’s a groovy conversation at that.

Graham Mitchell, ‘Proudly Getting Used To Not Feeling Fine’

Following the tragic news of the death of Graham 'Milky' Mitchell back in February, friends of the Irish singer-songwriter are releasing his posthumous debut album Loveable Mess, including the bright and gently nostalgic ‘Proudly Getting Used To Not Feeling Fine’, a 70s-flavoured, sunny, yet quietly pensive track, blending joyful melodies and boisterous instrumentals with thought-provoking and melancholic lyricism.

"Three months ago, the world lost a beautiful soul far too soon, Graham Mitchell from Raheny," Mitchell’s Bandcamp page read at the time the record was announced. "Graham was not only a gifted singer-songwriter, but a radiant light to all who knew him. Graham has released several singles over the last few years, but this his first and only album, stands as a powerful testament to his dedication, talent, and deep love for music.”

SexyTadhg, ‘Ceannasacht’

Irish LBTQIA+ breakout SexyTadhg returns with the new tune ‘Ceannasacht’ - a striking, soulful track which aims to reintroduce queer identity to the Gaeilge language. A jazz and neo-soul sweller of beautifully arranged instrumentation, and Tadhg’s silky smooth, all Irish language vocals, ‘Ceannasacht’ is an assertive affirmation of their Gaelic identity.

Talking about the track, Sexytadhg explains: “I wanted to boldly re-introduce queer identities into Gaeilge, so I wrote ‘Ceannasacht’. The Irish language was almost completely lost at the start of the 20th century due to the English colonisation and occupation of Ireland. In an effort to revive the language it was reintroduced through an education system but any semblance, idea, or suggestion of queer identity or any basic individuality was completely obliterated from the language.

“‘Ceannasacht’ is a Jazz, RnB, D’Angelo, Hiatus Kaiyote, Erykah Badu inspired song about sexual exploration, submission and domination, cross-dressing and sexual role-play. And now I exist in the language. There have always been, and there always will be Queer Irish speakers, stories, and people. ‘Ceannasacht’ demands that fact to live on.”

April, ‘Axe To Grind’

April Lawlor, known mononymously as April, has shared her fourth EP An Axe To Grind, including the glisteningly melancholic title track. Blending gently layered harmonies with whimsical, introspective and deeply moving instrumentals of poignant piano lines and glistening percussions.

“I wrote ‘Axe To Grind’ when I spent a year alone after a relationship ended,” April comments. I was at my wits end of feeling loneliness and I was craving connection, passion and romantic human experiences.

“It was both a sad and very freeing time,” she continues. “I became closer to myself than ever before. It took isolating off a lot of parts of myself to shed the ones I no longer wanted in my life and to sharpen the parts of myself that I love.”

DuckyProd, ‘Vacation’

DuckyProd releases the new track ‘Vacation’, a dreamy, mid-tempo track that channels the feeling of mental escape — like cruising through a quiet summer evening with nowhere to be, complete with smooth vocals, a laid-back groove, gentle electronic production, and a glistening, nostalgic atmosphere.

Jean Pack, ‘Ciao Bella’

Hailing off Jean Pack’s debut EP Allora, out now, ‘Ciao Bella’ is a luminous, nostalgic and deeply transporting track of deliciously simple acoustic instrumentals, letting Pack’s smooth vocals and charming songwriting, layered with careful and joyful harmonies, reminiscent of the Velvet Underground or The Raincoats. Describing her debut EP, Pack calls it “a dirty aperitif with the first pint of the night.”

Far Caspian, ‘Lough’

Irish dream-pop artist Far Caspian releases his third album Autofiction, including the deeply moving single ‘Lough’, an indie-rock ballad that is as hard hitting as it is transporting, dealing with the musician's ongoing battle with OCD and anxiety. “I’m now at the point where I don't really let it define me,” Far Caspian says. “The lyric ‘your mind changed from a fear to a song’ is my expression of freedom: to no longer be held down by something you’ve got used to. I’m trying to not even make sense of it all, but just live in it, and be grateful for the things I do have.”

Madraí, ‘Midnight’

Irish pop rock band Madraí release their catchy new single 'Midnight', which tells the story of a chance encounter and the urgency to make something of it before the moment slips away, blending Talking Heads-esque keys solo and a healthy dose of guitar shredding, a halftime breakdown, and flashes of Latin groove.

“'Midnight' came out of one of those hazy nights where you meet someone and your brain just runs wild. It’s anxious, chaotic, full of what-ifs — the kind of moment that feels like it could change everything. Musically, it’s the most unhinged track on the EP. We didn’t try to rein it in — we let it spiral, because that’s exactly what the night felt like.”

Lisa Keane, ‘The Morning’

Lisa Keane returns with her first single of 2025, ‘The Morning’, a sparkling pop track flavoured with R’n’B beats, moving lyricism and incredibly catchy choruses, once again securing the singer songwriter as an incredibly exciting act in the Irish pop

"The Morning has taken many different forms since I wrote it,” Keane comments. “It started out as a piano ballad but something about that didn't feel right. I then went to Sam with it and he did up a version which I loved but I still felt like something was missing from the song. We then stepped away from 'The Morning' and worked on a few of my other songs together including 'This Is How It Feels' and 'Nightmare'. It wasn't until I took a step back from the song that I realised it needed another section which led me to go back to it and write the outro section. It's funny that it worked out like that because 'The Morning' is about how sometimes a step back from something is the best thing in the long run."

Blood Harmony, ‘Ego Death’

Dark-pop duo Blood Harmony return with their new single ‘Ego Death’, a powerful track juxtaposing a bright and bouncy production against the more somber vocals, described as “a two-and-a-half-minute metaphysical exploration of death in many forms; letting go of oneself, realizing your own insignificance and being at peace with it, death through change as we grow throughout life as people and finally, what awaits on the other side,” all wrapped up in hooky looped vocals, lush synths, emotive pads and trap drums.

Nell Mescal, ‘Carried Away’

Nell Mescal returns with the stirring new single ‘Carried Away’, a glisteningly somber track which grips the heart and refuses to let go, richly textured with string instrumentals and head-bobbing percussions, making for the perfect accompaniment to Mescal’s moving and smooth vocal performance, as well as her thoughtful style of songwriting.

KETTAMA x DJ Heartstring, ‘If U Want My Heart’ feat. KLP

KETTAMA teams up with DJ Heartstring and KLP on the new single ‘If U Want My Heart’, a darkness-infused and heart-racing electronic track of retro-futurist synths and chest heaving basslines, complete with ethereal, otherworldly vocal lines which give the track an almost fantastical quality.

For Those I Love, ‘Mirror’

Dublin artist David Balfe, known as For Those I Love, returns with ‘Mirror’, a searing, percussive glimpse into his upcoming second album Carving The Stone (out August 8). Built on thumping drums and rage-fuelled spoken word, Balfe’s voice cuts sharper than ever – a blend of street philosopher, political firebrand and confessional poet. “If I’m going to bleed, then make me bleed with a blade I can see,” he said, dissecting Dublin’s descent into techno-feudalism with brutal clarity. Fierce, furious and unflinchingly literate, ‘Mirror’ is Balfe at his most confrontational. He plays Electric Picnic Festival, Stradbally on August 30 – expect nothing less than raw, radical catharsis.

mischa and the bear, ‘Forever Ago’

Dublin-based alt-pop rising stars mischa and the bear have released ‘Forever Ago’, a synth-heavy, harmonic single from their upcoming debut EP Even Unto the Next World.
‘Forever Ago’ encapsulates the band’s hypnotic, industrial sound perfectly. Lyrics draw on emotional turmoil, grief, obsession and collapse. Younger lovers of the new hyperpop age, anyone nostalgic for the indie sleaze era and aficionados of the electronic witch-house brooders of the late 2000s and early 2010s: come one, come all, to mischa and the bear.

Danzi, ‘danceforme’

Dublin-based artist Danzi has dropped ‘danceforme’ -- an intimate, atmospheric slow-burner tailor-made for the romantics. Crafted during a writing and production camp in Mayo, the track came to life in under 30 minutes through live instrumentation and global collaboration. Blending smooth, soulful tones with gentle nostalgia, ‘danceforme’ radiates warmth, vulnerability and effortless cool. Danzi’s reflective lyrics and calming vocals invite listeners into a space of peace, longing and connection. It’s a soft yet powerful testament to creative flow and emotion-driven songwriting. It’s one to add to your late-night playlist.

 

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Reii, 'Point And Shoot'

Afro-Irish artist Reii is back with his latest bedroom pop track, 'Point And Shoot.' Produced, mixed, and mastered all by himself, the tune features dreamy synths, rhythmic hooks, and a driving beat.

His airy vocals carry over mellow, slightly distorted guitars and soft, warm drums layered with percussion—a perfect track for daydreaming on the bus or late-night reflection staring at the ceiling.

"It's been some time in the making, and some time since my last release, but I'm here to stay," said the Laois-based artist about his new single.

BOLD LOVE, 'Feel You Close'

'Feel You Close' is the newest track by Dublin six-piece BOLD LOVE. Taken from their debut EP Dancing & Loving, the song explores themes of grief, loss, and emotional resonance.

The group consists of lead vocalist Cian Ó’Maonlaí, vocalist and guitarist Jack Cody, Megan Nic Ruairí on keys, bassist Dan Aherne, drummer Anton Shovlin, and lead guitarist Adam Curtis.

Ó'Maonlaí's soft vocals blend beautifully with those of Nic Ruairí, creating dreamy harmonies that carry over relaxed drum beats, shimmering guitars, and smooth, atmospheric synths.

"Firstly, I wanted to capture that moment when someone shares bad news," explained frontman Ó'Maonlaí. "From there, I wanted to explore how we carry the people we’ve lost within us. We see them in our own likeness, in the small gestures that remind others of them."

Junior Brother, ‘A Lot Of Love’

Soon, Junior Brother will be touring Ireland and the UK, with his third album The End revealed to the world on September 5 via Strap Originals. But before the whirlwind starts, he has released ‘A Lot Of Love’: an intricately crafted, expressive take on Irish folk.

The fourth and final single before the album arrives, 'A Lot of Love' blends the ancient energy of Irish traditional music with Junior Brother's rich, raw songwriting. It feels analogue in its instrumentalism, but not old. As Junior Brother’s voice waxes and wanes, his evocative lyricism draws listeners back to the present. His sound is alchemical; it transforms, evolves and melds materials into a shape incomparable to anything else.

Jack Dora, 'Melanie' feat. Gonzo Fever

Irish self-producing new wave artist Jack Dora and his band, Gonzo Fever, have shared their third single, 'Melanie,' ahead of their debut EP, Enter Gonzo, out later this summer.

Tying synth-pop, rock and roll, and electronic music together, the track blends modern indie with 70's soul, creating a psychedelic disco bop.

"Melanie is about what happens when you fall headfirst into someone," said frontman Dora. "Mind, body, and the whole chemical trip involved. It’s about love as worship set in a humid nightclub under a dusty mirror ball."

Conor Furlong, 'Godless'

Ahead of his new album, A Twist of Fate—out September 26—Conor Furlong has shared his new single, 'Godless.' Taking inspiration from the likes of R.E.M., Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Arcade Fire, the Dublin solo artist has released six albums since 2019.

His new track is a vibrant composition featuring elements of indie, art rock, and power pop. Furlong's reverb-heavy vocals drift over relentless electric guitar riffs and tight drums, creating an ethereal and dynamic atmosphere.

Speaking on the inspiration behind 'Godless,' Furlong said, "Touchstones for this album were R.E.M.'s Automatic For The People and Arcade Fire’s debut album Funeral—the relentless serious intensity of that album was something I was aiming to capture. I think this first single, Godless, is a good indication of both of those influences."

Dazz Catt, 'Giving You Nothing'

'Giving You Nothing' is the latest release by Dazz Catt—the solo project of Sligo-born artist Callum Wall. Based in Dublin, the songsmith pulls inspiration from '70s Americana musicians, as well as modern indie artists like King Krule, Plums, Banes World, and Mac Demarco.

His new bedroom pop tune combines powerful drums, distorted synths, and hazy vocals, forming a stirring soundscape. Spacious, reverb-heavy guitars complete the hypnotic groove.

The track is taken from his Dazz Catt mixtape, set to be released over the course of this summer. "The Dazz Catt mixtape is an 11-track visual and musical project that has taken four years to complete! This project is the most personal piece of art I have ever made, and I am so excited to finally share it with everyone," said Wall.

Cry Before Dawn, 'Peace and Freedom'

Wexford rockers Cry Before Dawn return with their new single, 'Peace and Freedom,' taken from their upcoming EP, Open Water. Set to release on August 1, the EP is their first new material in 14 years.

First formed in 1982, the group deals in intense guitar-driven rock while incorporating elements of traditional Irish music, such as pipes and whistles. The new single is a soft rock anthem filled with catchy drums, warm guitars, dreamy vocals, and lyrics that carry a poignant message:

"Gonna light a little fire; love is the word. Gonna climb a little higher, to the top of the world. Gonna sing a little louder until we are heard. I want to tell you that it's time for peace and freedom."

 

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Anamoe Drive, ‘The Irish Wolfhound’

Thumper frontman Oisin Leahy Furlong has unveiled the latest single from his solo project, Anamoe Drive. ‘The Irish Wolfhound’ is taken from his upcoming album Thank God It’s Friday, set for an autumn release.

Stripped-back guitars, Furlong's airy vocals, and heavenly harmonies meet poignant lyrics in this soothing ballad. Ad-libbed swells by an electric bass tie all elements together in a neat bow.

"The song attempts to unpack or untangle a myth I was wrapping myself in at the time: the myth of the struggling artist. I was struggling, and I was an artist; therefore, I must be living up to some grander design? By virtue of this struggle, my arc towards success and fulfilment must be set in stone? In reality I was just living a fraught, lonely existence and any significance I placed around this was just armour that I wore out into the world," he explained.

Inni-K, ‘In The Beat’

Kildare folk singer Inni-K has released her new single ‘In The Beat’ ahead of her upcoming album Still A day. The track beautifully pairs Inni-K's soft, deep voice paired with light woodwinds creating a calm, ethereal feel.

“On a marathon 32-date tour across Germany — carrying recent heartache — I found myself watching the trees flit by out the tour bus window on a quiet stretch between Leipzig and Berlin and the deep realisation came into clear focus: that we are only and ever “in the beat”. Not a new idea [by] any means, but in that moment it, it was astounding to me,” said Inni-K.

 

Cat Turner, ‘Take It Out On Someone Else’

Galway based artist Cat Turner's latest single ‘Take It Out On Someone Else’ is an alt-pop banger that explores exactly what the title suggests.

“It’s not a song with a hidden meaning. I was hurt by someone who knew better, and I took that out on other people, myself included,” Turner said. “In saying that, the breakdown in this song is one of my favourite things I’ve written ... I’m always honest, but that feels like such a callout to myself.”

The song pairs slow tones and emotional lyrics with upbeat techno, an unlikely combination which blends into a fun yet emotionally impactful track.

pôt-pot, ‘Sextape’

Ahead of their debut album Warsaw 480km, Irish-Portuguese quintet pôt-pot have dropped ‘Sextape’. It’s an airy, rhythmic track, drawing together ringing guitar tremolos with textural, driving drum lines, droning synth and harmonium overlain with hypnotic vocal harmonies. pôt-pot’s musicality is the star here: the psych-rock band has one foot in Cork and the other in Lisbon, with a sound that transcends the norm of either. Particularly in ‘Sextape’, careening synths over groovy percussion and dreamy guitar lines build a sound that is floating, radiant, swirling, experimental and, yes, sexy.

3rd Degree, ‘Feel It Coming (SX2 Remix)

Alt-electronic artist 3rd Degree and Waterford-based electronic duo SX2's remix of ‘Feel It Coming’ reached the #1 spot on JunoDownload’s Alternative/Indie chart. And for good reason too. The remix holds true to 3rd Degree’s original vocals, while seamlessly blending them into an energetic bass-rooted beat.

“Following the massive success of his debut single ‘Feel It Coming,’ 3rd Degree returns with a summer-ready remix that takes things to a whole new level,” said SX2. “We wanted to honour the original while pushing it into a space that feels exciting, raw, and club-ready.”

 

Blathnaid O’Doherty, ‘Fire Song'

Strabane singer-songwriter and guitarist Blathnaid O’Doherty gears up to play Electric Picnic with her debut single ‘Fire Song’.

Boasting a melodic and catchy guitar hook, the lyrics tell  “a story of rejection and the heartache of letting something go.” O’Doherty’s soft, graceful voice meanwhile, creates an emotional pull as the guitar riff keeps the song grounded and complex.

M'ADAM, ‘You Get Me’

Cork’s M'ADAM has released his new single ‘You Get Me’ ahead of his upcoming album Before We Die.

The indie track is “an end credits style song which focuses on appreciating what we have at the present moment, and connections we have with the people we love,” said the artist.

The track's simplicity, both lyrically and instrumentally, allows for a deeper emotional resonance without distraction. M'ADAM’s calm, deep voice pairs nicely with the soft instrumentals, creating a calm atmosphere that allows the impactful lyrics to stand out.

Danny Groenland, ‘this world is changing’

Soul singer-songwriter Danny Groenland has released his new single ‘this world is changing’, though it was actually written in the early 1990s by Jack Groenland, his father.

“The lyrics are just as relevant today, offering a hopeful perspective that the world is changing slowly, but steadily for the better.”

Reimagined in a Latin style, the strong percussion uplifts the song, as the lyrics and vocals create an overall optimistic feel. The guitar solo towards the end of the tune adds another interesting and energetic element.

The Divine Comedy, ‘The Last Time I Saw The Old Man

Irish singer-songwriter The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon) has released his new single 'The Last Time I Saw The Old Man' ahead of his new album Rainy Sunday Afternoon.

“It’s hard to talk about this song too much,” said Hannon.

“My kind and intelligent father had Alzheimer’s for the last decade of his life. A cruel and all too usual punishment these days. The lyrics are a simple and unadorned observation of his final year. No profound statements. No poetry. The music does all the emotional heavy lifting. I suppose sometimes you just have to meet painful events head on. In order to accept them and move on.”

The heart-rending song takes on a story-like feel with straightforward yet extremely poignant and evocative lyrics, while the instrumentals pair perfectly with Hannon’s voice and the feel of the song.

God Knows, ‘Misplaced Empathy’

Zimbabwean-Irish rapper God Knows has released new single 'Misplaced Empathy', ahead of his debut solo album A Future of the Past. 'Misplaced Empathy' sees God Knows establish himself as an exceptionally talented lyricist with a knack for blending styles to create a rich, dynamic sound that is unmistakably his. His writing delves into personal growth, introspection and self-accountability, with soaring harmonies and creative beats to back it up. It’s a reflective, vivid track that showcases the authenticity that God Knows is so gifted at expressing.

Kar, 'Pretty Much'

'Pretty Much' is the new single from Pop singer Kar. The cork based artist has a knack for storytelling in her music, usually about the struggles of young adulthood.

The new single has a bassy synth pop sound with heartfelt lyrics about the struggles of womanhood in the age of social media.

"In society where the meaning of ‘Pretty’ is constantly changing, it really is impossible to be a woman," said Kar on her instagram.

Kar is one to watch for those who are fans of dreamy pop with a sharp tongue.

Louis Mc Teggart ‘Fool For Lovin’

Louis Mc Teggart has returned from his hiatus performing on cruise ships to release his new single ‘Fool For Lovin’

The Derry singer/songwriter's official release describes the song as having a bit of a journey from its conception to release.

“It began life as an indie-folk ballad dealing with the themes of lost, unrequited love but his love of 00's and modern dance/pop music inspired Louis to restructure it as a funky summer dance anthem.’’

The single has a groovy, sci-fi feel with dance and funk influences at its core.

K3:LU ‘Standing ovation’- Fish Go Deep Remix

K3:LU aka Patrick Hatchett has released a remix of his 2024 single ‘Standing Ovation’ from his album Vol.II Cortis.

The Cork based musician has shared two versions of the track with Fish Go Deep: Main Mix and Dub Edit.

Keeping the original guitar lines, both are hypnotic, transcendent and have a real groove you can dance to.

The Revolt ‘Churchfield Shuffle’

The dynamic post punk band The revolt have just dropped a single ‘Churchfield Shuffle’ alongside an EP with the same name.

The track is described as “a jagged anthem for the ghosted generation,” by the cork band.

Despite the haunting undertones the song’s guitar line is dancey with that post punk angsty energy.

Unique Freaks Unconditionally Loving Pets

‘Unconditionally Loving Pets’ is the third single this year from Unique Freaks.

The Dublin duo has a sincere message of togetherness in their music and much of their work showcases their willingness to be vulnerable.

This song is soft and light, has whimsical vocals and psychedelic pop elements, crescendoing in a surprising rocky breakdown.

Sprints ‘Rage’

Noisy punk band Sprints are having a whirlwind of a year, including Glastonbury appearances and upcoming support slots for Fontaines D.C. Their new track ‘Rage’ is off of their upcoming EP All That is Over.

“I think in the world today, it’s a lot easier to be angry than it is to help facilitate change. People are fatigued, disillusioned” said Karla, lead vocalist.

The garage-esque song is a chaotic rumbling of guitars, joined by expressive vocals making it an exhilarating release from the Dublin four piece.

Ryan Ennis ‘Blow My Mind’

Ryan Ennis releases his club track ‘Blow My Mind’ , a song that Ennis describes as one that “came together really naturally.” The single features UK vocalist Carla Monroe. 

Ennis continues to carve out his space in the house music scene.

The track is crafted for the dance floor. A song meant for summer. The dancey beat is fast paced, uplifting and one for a night out. 

David Keenan ‘50 Quid Man’

David Keenan shares his single ‘50 Quid Man’ from upcoming album Modern Mythologists.

Wherever you live, you’ll know a ‘50 Quid Man’. He’s someone to call upon if in need of illegal satellite TV or something a bit stronger, and even if you’ve never dealt with him you’ll have seen him cutting a deal in a pub garden or plying his trade outside the nearest train station.” 

However, the song is soulful, dark but hopeful and tells the story of a man you call for help. 

 

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