New Irish Songs To Hear This Week

Lemoncello, ‘Tomorrow’s Nostalgia’

Hailing from Lemoncello’s highly anticipated album Perfect Place, out today, ‘Tomorrow’s Nostalgia’ is a gorgeous track filled with dissonant and busy production, while maintaining a sense that everything is perfectly in its place, gorgeously accompanying the harmonised vocals from Laura Quirke and Claire Kinsella. A magnificent piece of work and an enticing look into the duo’s new record.

Lemoncello

Therapy Horse, ‘MY TONGUE / MY TEETH’

Therapy Horse today release their gritty now single ‘MY TONGUE / MY TEETH’, blending noisy rock instrumentals, heavy bass lines and distorted guitars with melodic and smooth yet riotous vocals, making for a larger-than-life, rousing track from the Limerick / Cork band.

Therapy Horse

Willzee, ‘Let It Rain’ feat. Sharyn Ward

Willzee, Limerick-based artist of Traveller descent, today releases ‘Let It Rain’, hailing from his forthcoming album Deep Tinker. The track is a powerful spoken word piece that confronts the lasting impact of the 1963 Commission on Itinerancy - a report that shaped decades of policy and perception toward the Traveller community.

Rooted in lived experience, 'Let It Rain' confronts a history that was written without the voices it affected most. A haunting contribution from Sharyn Ward brings emotional depth to a track reflecting both the pain and resilience of the community.

“This is not just history, it’s a reality still being lived” explains Willzee.

Willzee

Becca Colley, ‘Nicely’

Dublin-based folk-pop singer-songwriter Becca Cooley releases her debut single, ‘Nicely’, a track which delves into themes of heartache and emotion, delivered through intricate lyrics and compelling metaphors, wrapped up in somber yet powerful vocals and acoustic instrumentation.

Becca Colley

Lúan, ‘Road to Palestine’

Trad musician Lúan releases the gorgeously moving ‘Road to Palestine’, a moving a gorgeously layered tune, with all profits made from Bandcamp going to Gaza go Bragh, who word on the ground with the people from Gaza to deliver aid where it is most needed.

FATE, ‘coldagain’

FATE releases the pensive new single ‘coldagain’, an atmospheric R;n’b inspired track layered with heavy electronic elements, making for a highly distinctive offering. In the track, the musician explores the concept of limerence, telling the story of a girl he put on a pedestal while being afraid of what she would think of him.

 

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HAVVK, ‘Pick Your Poison’

Alt-rock outfit HAVVK have released their crashing new single ‘Pick Your Poison’ - taken from their highly anticipated fourth album Time Will Kill. The track explores the divisiveness of current-day discourse; the button-click speed at which we are able to pick a side, while making less and less time to be informed - and the sense of isolation that can result.

Speaking of ‘Pick Your Poison’, Matt Harris says: “It feels to me that a lot of social media is full of debate complex issues but doesn’t provide any kind of platform for measured or informative discussion. This song tries to sum up being in that environment and not knowing how to respond in that noise.”

HAVVK

Calvin Harris & Jazzy, ‘Satisfy’

Jazzy collaborates with iconic hit maker Calvin Harris on the highly anticipated track ‘Satisfy’, a gorgeously sunny dance track which perfectly accompanies the return of the summer this early May. Wrapped up in deliciously bouncy bass lines, catchy synth melodies and Jazzy’s signature vocals, the track is as joyful as it is danceable.

Jazzy at Electric Picnic on August 31st, 2025. Copyright Erica Keogh- hotpress.com

Dose, ‘Consumed’

Dublin quartet Dose return with their driving, anthemic new single, ‘Consumed’ - the third release from their forthcoming EP Sycophantic due out on May 23. Opening with eerie, atmospheric synths and a haunting vocal introduction, before bursting into swirling yet propulsive post-punk guitar and bass, underscored by rousing, chant-like vocals. the track steadily builds toward a thundering finale layered with powerful four-part harmonies.

“The song is very intentionally repetitive,” says drummer Nicki Meehan. “We wanted it to capture the toxic cycles that occur in relationships like this. You’re going around and around, and you’re left with your head and heart completely spinning.”

Dose. Credit: Ro Mesones

Wallfella & Kadillac, ‘Balcony Blues’

Dublin RnB artist Wallfella has returned with ‘Balcony Blues’, a soulfully vulnerable collaboration with Kadillac to get you all in your feels.

The single dives straight into somber feelings and pastel melodies, allowing the messaging to really seep in. Wallfella features in our latest A&R Department, so we’re confident he’s one to keep an “ear” on.

Utter poetry!

Wallfella.

Chasing Felix, ‘Rat Race’

Chasing Felix stunningly showcases his multi-genred soundscaping abilities on his brand new ditty 'Rat Race'.

An introduction so soothing, he may just sing you to sleep, as driving rhythms pull you in and out of reality. Lo-fi electronic beats accompanied by his layered, whispered tones harmonise alongside your inner monologue.

With the accompanying music video sifting through Dublin scenes and backing audio capturing the sounds of daily life. His production style is distinctly unique, though synth and chiming instrumentals evoke something of the 80s new wave.

CAOIMHÍN & God Knows, ‘Lean Do Mhian’

CAOIMHÍN and God Knows have come together to create Lean Do Mhian, their first release of 2026. On the track, the two combine their storytelling abilities, with God Knows coming from a hip-hop background in songwriting, and CAOIMHÍN with a focus in Irish traditional music.

"Musical chemistry is not always a given in what we do so my hope was that would gel together," said God Knows.

"Within the first minutes of meeting CAOIMHÍN I knew we would be grand. It’s not my first time collaborating with some one outside my “main genre” but this was my first time doing it with cameras around me.

"Lean Do Mhian came from a conversation we had on screen about our ambitions and the reality of being artists today. That was the eureka moment right there."

The two are also featured in an episode of the six-part series Cara sa Cheol (A Friend in Music),  documenting the process of their collaboration.

Emily Doyle, 'Do You Lie To Her'

On 'Do you Lie to Her', Emily Doyle processes the grief of an ended relationship. She contemplates forgiveness as she faces the lasting effects the complicated romance has left on her.

She lends unique access to her thought process, as the stream of consciousness of her worry seems to tangle in on itself.

Moving on becomes the mountain standing before her, and what better than a beautifully stripped back acoustic ballad to kick start the healing process.

The full EP, Fight Or Flight, is out now!

Emily Doyle.

Scustin, ‘The Ballad of Scampi Fries’ 

Bray-based post-punk quartet Scustin have released their trad-folk tinted 'The Ballad Of Scampi Fries'. Initially haunting, quiet, and reflective, the song quickly shifts tone to a fun exploration of the sanctity of the titular snack.

The lyrics are overtly unserious, exemplified by the line, "scampi fries I can’t help myself, no woman is worth keeping them upon the shelf." Musically, the track’s intricate composition offsets its turbulent lyrical subject matter. This radiant four-track release blends post-punk, indie and trad, like if Madra Salach sang about scampi fries.

“We’ve spent the early years of this band playing and hanging out in pubs, meeting incredible people along the way, and everything always comes back to a few key things: community, humour and sincerity.”

Mael Vogue, ‘C.O.L.O.N.I.A.L.I.S.M’

Mael Vogue has released the new single, “C.O.L.O.N.I.A.L.I.S.M.” This emerging voice in "Hiberno Hip Hop" delivers a raw, politically charged statement that centers on powerful lyricism. The single confronts themes of oppression, injustice, and resistance head-on. All proceeds from the single will go directly to individuals in Gaza,

The track features a striking spoken word contribution from Belfast author Seán Óg Ó Murchú. Mael Vogue’s signature style takes over this track, which is rooted in hip hop but infused with Irish musical heritage.

“Seán Óg's poem doesn't hold back; it also works along with the music to highlight the shared spirit of resistance in Ireland and Palestine.”

Rosie Carney, ‘sixteen’

Rosie Carney has released the new track, "sixteen (night tapes)," a tender breakup anthem that offers a stripped-back, intimate preview of her forthcoming album, doomsday night tapes. This upcoming record is a deeply personal and intimate reimagining of her fourth album, Doomsday…Don’t Leave Me Here.

"sixteen" hauntingly explores the raw confusion of young love with a soft sensitivity to pain, echoing the work of artists like Ethel Cain. The track embodies heartbreak in a disturbingly calm way, with Carney's ethereal and soft vocals dominating the piece.

Kerry Fearon, ‘When Bad Men Happen to Good Women’

Kerry Fearon has released a new single, 'When Bad Men Happen to Good Women,' a compelling, character-driven track. The song is an upbeat, honky-tonk-infused interpretation that echoes the spirit of Dolly Parton. It showcases Kerry's distinct style, blending classic country narrative with a sharp, modern edge, and injecting a fresh energy that makes the cover distinctly her own. This cover embodies all that is spirit, fun and sass.

MARKIEVICZ, ‘End Like This’

Dublin alternative hip-hop collective MARKIEVICZ has unleashed their latest single, ‘End Like This,’ a track that fuses hip-hop cadence with rock urgency. The song offers a collision of rhythmic rap, crashing rock drums, and digital decay, all filtered through a diaspora-hardened Irish perspective. Their verses weave together the disorientation of leaving home with the hard-won wisdom of growing comfortable in discomfort.

Sarah Casey, ‘Blind Eye’

Sixteen-year-old singer/songwriter Sarah Casey has released their debut single, 'Blind Eye'. Her music, tackling difficult subjects with remarkable maturity and lyrical ability shows a willingness deliver her message with an incredibly touching vocal delivery. At an age when most are only beginning to find their voice, Casey already sounds like a seasoned artist, crafting music far beyond her years. This powerful sense of rootedness gives her work a rare emotional weight that is truly impressive for such a young artist.

"Blind Eye is about how often people with addiction are judged unfairly, and the importance of showing support and acceptance through a journey of overcoming addiction," she says.

Caroline Keane, ‘Mon Père Vit Dans Les Étoiles’

Caroline Keane’s instrumental track, ‘Mon Père Vit Dans Les Étoiles,’ (My Father lives in the Stars) showcases the concertina player’s deep emotion and technical skill. The piece reflects the musical environment of her family life, where tradition is seamlessly woven into the everyday. This beautiful instrumental blends the sounds of French accordion with gentle Irish traditional music. The result is a vivid and emotional composition that is at once innocent, hopeful, and subtly melancholic.

“I lost my father when I was young, but I’ve always felt his presence close by. Playing this piece with my mother brings that connection directly into the music - it feels like the project coming full circle, and it means so much to share it with her, as my lifelong champion in music and beyond.”

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