New Irish Songs To Hear This Week

Boy M5, ‘St James’

Rising Indie-rock Band Boy M5’s new record, ‘St.James', is a track that dives into the themes of love, doubt and hope set against an apocalyptic backdrop.

“It’s about finding light in the darkness” says frontman Kyle O’Neill.

‘St.James’ is the latest step towards Boy M5’s debut album, following a string of releases that has seen them make multiple festival appearances.

Penny'sband, 'Water From A Stone'

Blending hook-laced riffs with bittersweet nostalgia, 'Water from a Stone' captures the restless energy of being young and the ache of fleeting connections.

Since their sold-out debut at Belfast’s Union Bar in January 2025, penny’sband have built a reputation for electric live performances. They’ve supported acts including Hot Girl, Panic Over and Chris Boldt.

They also brought their sound south to Kerry and Limerick, and hit festival stages such as the Hilden Beer & Music Festival.

This autumn, they play Output Belfast (Ulster Sports Club, supporting Basht.) and Chordblossom’s Gifted at Empire Music Hall (supporting Panic Over), seeking to cement their place in Ireland’s new wave of guitar music.

KIDD, ‘SUSI’

Meath-based hip hop artist KIDD has released his second single ‘SUSI’.

Though he may be new to the game, KIDD certainly knows his stuff. His latest release is an ode to the SUSI grant that many Irish college students know and love. It's fresh, well-balanced in its production, and full of sharp, memorable bars. Mixing classic 90's hip hop sounds with Irish flair, this new KIDD on the block is certainly a name to watch.

Little Known, 'It Should Be Easy'

Ahead of their performance on Irish Music Week 2025, indie rock band Little known have released 'It should be easy'.'

'It Should Be Easy’ is an alt-rock track that blends indie energy with hopeful lyricism. Driving guitars and a powerful rhythm section rise into a cascading chorus form the basis for this record.

Their new ep titled 'Billy' is out on October 10th.

Inni-K, ‘Peppersome’

Inni-K has released her new album Still A Day with track ‘Peppersome’.

Inni-K is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and lyricist with tremendous talent in every facet of her creativity. Her background in sean-nós and traditional Irish music is not lost on listeners, especially not in ‘Peppersome’. It’s an instrumental-driven track, in which her trad roots shine through in soulful fiddle while her gentle humming reminds us of her genre-defying innovation. Conveying soul without words, she delivers stunning vocal harmonies with the strings, melting into stirring folk-infused melodies. Absolutely breathtaking work from an artist like no other.

Moon Landing, ‘Streetflowers’

Belfast-based alternative band Moon Landing have released new single ‘Streetflowers’ ahead of their upcoming EP We’ll Come Back As Birds.

‘Streetflowers’ is a breezy, feel-good indie rock track rich with bright guitar melodies and peppy drum lines. The vocals smooth and full of heart, reminiscent of The Strokes, Wilco or Neutral Milk Hotel. The lyrics are equally nostalgic, recalling an era of dark themes set to cheery tunes (à la Paramore). However, the track overall sets the tone for Moon Landing’s signature sound: fun, fresh and full of life and light. Summer’s not over when ‘Streetflowers’ is playing.

3rd Degree, 'For The Night'

Waterford indie/alternative dance artist 3rd Degree has released his new track 'For The Night'.

The track is the second glimpse into his forthcoming debut album Connected.

A collaboration with label boss Micko Roche, “For The Night” pushes deeper into the darker, underground edges of 3rd Degree’s sound.

"I wanted this track to carry that underground edge — dark, psychedelic, and alive. The bass and vocals dance in the shadows, while Micko came through with some seriously tasty guitar work.”

To accompany the release, photographer and videographer Kieran Power has crafted a striking music video, drawing on raw footage from Ireland’s breakdancing scene.

Eppie, ‘Sunbathing in Winter’

3-piece psychedelic band Eppie have released their new single ‘Sunbathing in Winter’.

The track is a nostalgic pop song about reuniting with a childhood friend.

In May, the trio released their debut EP First Name Basis. Their new single is their first release since the EP.

‘Sunbathing in Winter’ light, playful tune with whimsical vocals. It’s repetitive lyrics and airy sound similar to Adrianne Lenker.

The tracks the innocent melody masks its somewhat dark lyrics.

Aisling Urwin, ‘Wild!’

Harper and songwriter Aisling Urwin has released her new single ‘Wild!’ ahead of her upcoming album The Other Place.

“It’s a song born from a place of claustrophobia, discomfort and longing,” said the artist. “It asks: what if we could escape into something untamed — inside or out?”

‘Wild!’ Masterfully employs harp and vocals to reflect its theme. The track opens with slightly chaotic yet cohesive harp notes, causing the listener to feel like they are in the wilderness.

It features delicate, ethereal vocals that, when paired with light harp notes, create a serene feel.

The track ends with chaotic, folky notes, catching the listener off guard.

Neil Peter Bailey, ‘Besotted By You’

Rock singer Neil Peter Bailey has released new single ‘Besotted By You’.

If Bailey is making one statement with ‘Besotted By You’, it’s this: rock n’ roll is far from dead. His powerful vocals are reminiscent of Franz Ferdinand’s top hits, switching effortlessly from breathy versus to a full-chested chorus to soaring riffs. It’s cut through with scorching guitar lines from Barry Young and driven by powerhouse drums from Cion O’Callaghan. It’s head-banging, red-hot rock song rich with talent.

Conor Furlong, ‘A Rowboat In A Storm’

Conor Furlong has released his seventh album A Twist of Fate featuring ‘A Rowboat In A Storm’.

“My focus on this album was to make as cohesive an album as I could,” said the singer. “That might seem obvious but, to make a great album, it isn’t enough to have a bunch of great songs, they have to fit together, each being like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle.

‘A Rowboat In A Storm’ is an emotionally charged track, featuring orchestral instrumentals with a Coldplay esc feel.

It opens with soft, monotone vocals that gradually build into a passion filled chorus.

Laura Ampersand, ‘24’

Laura Ampersand has released her new single ‘24’ ahead of her upcoming album.

The track, recorded during lockdown, is about an on again off again relationship with a si-fi twist. The Mayo native writes piano-based songs which range from classical-influenced to full-band alt-pop arrangements.

‘24’ is a convergence between classical music and heavy rock. It opens with echoey, distorted vocals that quickly give way to the singer's powerful, theatre-like voice.

i n n e r l i z z a r d s, ‘the one’

i n n e r l i z z a r d s has released his new single ‘the one’.

The track blends electronic production, R&B and soul to create a unique sound.

“I’m delighted to bring i n n e r l i z z a r d s to life both sonically and visually,” said the artist. “My aim is to release some sort of mixtape or EP in the coming months. I can’t wait to move all of this on to a live stage soon as well - just need to figure out how!”

‘the one’ features a heavy electronic beat layered with slow R&B style vocals.

The simple, catchy lyrics are heavily distorted, helping them blend into the rest of the track.

Kevin Quigley, ‘Catch You Down the Road’

Kevin Quigley has released his debut EP Catch You Down the Road featuring his track of the same name.

The five track EP mixes folk, country and Americana with storytelling style lyrics.

“These songs are about the human heart, about finding meaning in the in-between,” said Quigley.

‘Catch You Down the Road’ is a light, slow country song, featuring simple guitar lines that match the overall calm tone.

Quigley’s deep, distinctly country voice brings a personal touch to the track, causing the listener to hang onto every lyric.

Shobsy, ‘Own The Night’

Pop artist Shobsy has released his new single ‘Own The Night’ ahead of his EP of the same name.

"I wrote 'Own The Night' quite a few years ago.” said the artist. “It's a song about sexual self discovery and exploration.”

“The song was written about a particular person, but in hindsight I feel I was writing about an ideal individual, about a person who I'm yet to meet.”

“The song describes the struggle as a male to live up to being attractively assertive, or rather learning that you may have the desire not to be. I feel this is a side of our lives that is always developing, 'Own The Night' is my backdrop song to that feeling."

‘Own The Night’ is a pop rock tune with a funky, futuristic keyboard and bass line.

Shobsy’s graceful vocals can be compared with Sam Smith as he delivers a classic pop song with a musical twist.

Rebecca Houlihan, ‘Dream’

Cork-born R&B singerRebecca Houlihan has released new single ‘Dream’.

The track is infectiously upbeat, full of vibrance and confidence. Her vocals recall the soulfulness of Amy Winehouse and Raye with the fresh attitude of Fergie and Becky Hill. It’s a bouncy pop song infused with the fierceness of a singer-songwriter proudly taking up space in the industry. Her evocative vocals lend well to the hypnotic, electronic dance production. The atmosphere created is uplifting and energising, full of life and joy. She's blending soul and house in a way seen rarely before, and we can't wait to hear more.

The New York Salsa Company - Carpet Burn

The New York Salsa Company's latest track, 'Carpet Burn', blends playful energy with a simmering groove. Percussion drives the track forward while brass and keys add flashes of colour, keeping the mood both lively and slightly unpredictable. There’s a sense of tension in the rhythm, tight, syncopated, always just on the edge, that makes it compelling without feeling forced. It’s a track that lands somewhere between classic salsa swagger and modern indie cool. Stylish, textured, and quietly addictive.

The New York Salsa Company has been building a place in Ireland’s electronic and experimental scene.

Our Landscape Is Now is set for release on October 14 via Bad Soup Records.

Diveboy, 'Glory Days'

Diveboy’s newest song, 'Glory Days', ripples with nostalgia without ever settling for simple retro pastiche. The indie band celebrated the song's release with a pop-up gig at The Rob Roy in Cobh.

The single is a product of a new album the band is working on, which is intended to have a stadium-filling sound and is influenced by bands like The Killers, The Smiths, Oasis, and artists like Frank Ocean.

The band, previously known as 'The Burma', rebranded to 'Diveboy' to signal a new era for their music.

 

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God Knows, ‘It’s Been a While’ 

Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Shannon, God Knows has influenced the Irish hip-hop scene through his work as a member of Limerick rap group Rusangano Family. He released his debut solo EPs in 2020, with Who’s Asking? Vol. I and Who’s Asking? Vol. II.

‘It’s Been a While’ is the 3rd track on his stellar 13-track album A Future Of The Past, and features God Know’s younger brother Godswill ‘Dreddy’ Jonas on the hook, while his youngest brother Godwin produced the song. 

The song keeps a fast pace with a stream of consciousness-style rap that suggests the influence of drill. It expresses immense passion as the brothers’ energy radiates off one another. 

“I remember having a conversation with God Knows and my cousin Darryl about the title after I made the beat and that’s when the title came to me - “It’s Been A While”, says Godwin. “For me, it’d been a while since G had done a solo track and a Grime/Drill tune where he proves to the Irish Scene and the world why he is where he is today. It’d been a while since we did a track together.” 

God Knows.

Mute The TV, ‘Takeaway & Telly’ 

In new upbeat pop single ‘Takeaway & Telly', Mute The TV lighten the mood and appreciate the simple things in life.

The song discusses depression while looking on the bright side, as brothers Elliot and Dylan attempt to convey their experiences with personal isolation. 

‘Takeaway & Telly’ is a classic pop song destined for the radio. It's as if the song itself acts as a mantra, repeating the phrase “I don’t want to be alone”, with optimistic melodies and post punk influences, the song acts as encouragement for those stuck in a depressive cycle. 

The band is based in Wicklow and release music independently.

Reii, ‘love is everywhere’ feat. Becky McNeice

Reii and Becky McNeice originally connected over social media to create their new track ‘love is everywhere’. The song combines influences of house and electronic music to create a song for easy-listening.

With a hypnotic beat and mood shifting drop offs, the track uplifts listeners and gives fans something they can dance to. 

The track is entirely produced and mastered by Reii, with soft harmonies from McNeice, it's as if the two up-and-coming artists are in conversation with one another, the longing in their voices binds ‘love is everywhere’ together and provides a tenderness to the melody. 

Bricknasty, ‘i hope you’re ready’ feat. F3miii

Bricknasty are back with the smooth new track ‘i hope you’re ready’, featuring F3mii.

It starts slow with a conversational hook and the strumming of soft guitar chords, before jumping straight into a groovy r&b melody that bounces through your headphones.

The group formed while studying at BIMM in 2020 and have already made waves at mastering their own sound. With influences from hiphop and neo-soul, the tune feels like you're on a fast-moving train, that makes a couple of spoken word stops.

The beat can settle you down, and the general makeup of the song is deeply personal. Reflective pieces bring you into the mind of Fat Boy, who opens up about the trials and tribulations of youth. The track screams, cries, and laughs at you, digging into the raw reality of Bricknasty's songwriting.

Morgana, ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’

Morgana, former member of the folk duo Saint Sister, releases the synthy, dance inducing number ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’, a gorgeously 80’s tinged tune, showcasing the artist’s signature blend of Italo disco, 80s synth pop, and moving vocals, as well as the incredibly smooth quality of her voice.

Marguise, ‘Don’t Mind’

The latest release from Marguise, a new collaborative endeavour from musicians Selu and Uwm, ‘Don’t Mind’ fuses hypnotic, experimentally layered production with soulful, and danceable vocal melodies, accompanied by gorgeously introspective lyrics. In includes re-samples form Selu himself and draws influence from the works of Marvin Gaye, George Michael and Walter Murch.

Blue Deputy, ‘Lucky Star’

Belfast indie pop trio Blue Deputy have released their debut EP Reeling featuring track ‘Lucky Star’.

Blending midwest emo, shoegaze, indie pop and folky alternative rock, Blue Deputy have created a sound that belongs only to them. This voice is showcased fantastically on Reeling, with a spotlight on ‘Lucky Star’. The track tells their story, from being born in Philadelphia to finding a home in Belfast. It’s full of ringing guitar, catchy indie drums and groovy basslines, all underpinning gentle, soulful vocals. It’s a wonderfully fresh track from an up-and-coming band to watch.

THUMPER, ‘Bad Mood’

Dublin psych-pop group THUMPER return with blistering new riff fuelled single 'Bad Mood', the third of a series of singles across 2025 leading to the release of their sophomore album. A rousing and incredibly melodic anthemic number, complete with head-bang worthy rhythms and exhilarating guitars.

The band says: “I once worshiped the sun, now I take my cues from a screen. My phone alarm wakes me, and I’m being sold something within seconds. Am I a relic of the past or a victim of the present? ‘Bad Mood’ weighs the human experience against the black mirror in my pocket. Boiling the mental health conversation down to a glib soundbite:”

Flynn Johnson, ‘BLANK’D’ feat. dib

Irish hip-hop artist Flynn Johnson collaborated with dib for the new track ‘BLANK’D’, mixing introspective, deft bars, narrative driven-story telling and atmospheric, floating productions, all wrapped-up in an undeniable melodic flair that is sure to make you play the track on repeat.

 

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Boyfrens x Post Punk Podge, ‘Stop The Bombing’

Boyfrens and Post Punk Podge team up for the new collaborative protest single ‘Stop The Bombing’, written and recorded as an act of solidarity with the people of Palestine. A droning wall of sound, the track swells around layers of guitar, synth and strings. Podge’s powerful meditation cuts through the mix before giving way to a field recording captured during a march for Palestine in Dublin. All proceeds from the track will be donated to War Child.

Skanger, ‘Another Day’

Hailing from Skanger’s forthcoming debut album Love & Violence, ‘Another Day’ is a hip-swaying indie rock number of soft electric guitars, transporting synth melodies and incredibly catchy bass lines, complete with gently moving vocals.

Skanger’s Mark Healy says "‘Another Day’ raises the fact that the whole world seems to have an opinion on everything, be it from politics to whatever the latest fad is.. and how an endless train of idiots feel the need to ram their opinions into our faces.

Maybe there might be a better way to communicate as a society and get some clarity with our thoughts. It might enable us as all to gather ourselves.. and live to fight Another Day!”

Cat Turner, ‘COMING’

Alt-pop artist, producer, and songwriter Cat Turner released her new stirring single ‘COMING’, an intensely emotional track accompanied by distorted synths, off-kilter beats, and Turner’s honey-rich vocal performance, making for a track that is both moving and deliciously disorienting, meant to represent walking home on a tipsy night.

 

Martello, ‘Boat On The Water’

The third single from Martello, ‘Boat on the Water’ written from the perspective of a broken long–distance relationship, balancing the ache of missing someone with the acceptance that some things are best left in the past, through gentle guitar arpeggios and beautifully stirring melodies.

Hedex & Maverick Sabre, ‘I Knew That This Was Love’

Maverick Sabre collaborates with Hedex on the rousing, soulful new number ‘I Knew That This Was Love’, a sulphurous number mixing Sabre’s smooth vocals with electronic, experimental production and orchestral string elements, making for a track where bluesy soundcaps meet intensely inventive instrumental.

Jamie Duffy, ‘Against The Atlantic’

Monaghan’s folk-classical composer Jamie Duffy releases ‘Against The Atlantic’, the second single from his highly anticipated forthcoming debut album, out October 10. Entirely instrumental, the orchestral track captures the raw, windswept landscapes that shape Duffy’s sound, with cinematic soundscapes and gorgeously moving melodies.

Mr. Billy Fitzgerald, ‘You Had Your Chance’

Mr. Billy Fitzgerald returns with the last single to be taken from his upcoming record, ‘You Had Your Chance’. Acting as a sister-song to previous single ‘Gimme Love’, the song sees Billy tackle the same facet of enduring a vicious break up, wading through the emotional carnage that accompanies it and coming out the other side, leaning into swathes of R’n’B and soul. It offers raw emotions in its first half, before jumping into groovy soundscapes in the second.

VJ Jaxson, ‘Frunk Mode’

Mixing Afrobeats rhythms with the raw edge of rock and threads of emo, hip hop, and pop, VJ Jaxson, ‘Frunk Mode’ is a dark yet gorgeously dance inducing tune, with electric guitar riffs and gritty rock textures.

“The idea came during a period of stress and overthinking,” says the artist. “Instead of letting that energy take over, I flipped it I wanted a song that captured the feeling of being untouchable, in your own zone, stress-free. That’s where Frunk Mode was born: a headspace where nothing negative can reach you

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