#dublinmusic

[rawrampmag]

ESSIRAY @ESSIRAYMusic #MrPerfect #NewSingle #SingleRelease #IndiePop #DublinMusic #RawRampMag #CrossTownPR

ESSIRAY @ESSIRAYMusic #MrPerfect #NewSingle #SingleRelease #IndiePop #DublinMusic #RawRampMag #CrossTownPR

With her Mr. Perfect the 24 year old Dublin Ireland indie-pop producer and classically-trained singer-songwriter ESSIRAY  — aka Rachel Murphy —   delivers a gladdening splotchload of thought-provoking wondershine into our lives!  Talking about the new single, ESSIRAY says, “Mr Perfect isn’t about one person or one situation, for me it’s about the combination of emotions I’ve felt though out my…

[eabhaalynn]

13 Irish Artists to Stan Instead of You Know Who

1.    KNEECAP

Kneecap are a three-piece hip-hop group hailing from Belfast, Co. Antrim. Their music is brash, infectious and politically charged, often combining both Irish and English lyrics in single verses. Their lyrics are controversial, cynical and at times even satirical, and with beats remixing the BBC News theme, KNEECAPs appeal is easily transferable from that other controversial Irish rap group

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1J_DVutL-w

2.    ROE

Roe is a twenty-year old multi-instrumentalist from Co. Derry, and an absolute powerhouse of talent packed into a tiny frame. Her lyrics are consistently poignant, and her synth-led indie music manages to be effortlessly catchy, without ever losing the meaning behind it, or verging into the cliché. Her songs can transport you into that scene from that coming-of-age film, right from the comfort of your own back garden. A homegrown talent with the perfect sound for the long summer ahead.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3nY8MrP0OA

3.    HOZIER

If you haven’t been listening to Andrew Hozier-Byrne for the last seven years, then what exactly have you been doing? Hailing from Bray, Co. Wicklow, the gentle giant has become synonymous with the Irish music scene from his very first EP. His songs are blues-inspired, guitar-led and lyrically often politically charged – tackling everything from racism in the police to homophobia in the church. A colossal musical talent, with unmatched lyrics and features across his two albums – undoubtedly worth the stan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI0wUoCLnLk

4.    ORLA GARTLAND

You simply cannot separate Dublin alt-pop sensation Orla Gartland’s distinctive and unique personality from her distinctive and unique brand of music. An undeniable talent paired with infectious guitar riffs and lyrics that are relatable and accessible to the youth of Ireland and farther afield in the modern era, Orla’s music is breath-taking and brutally honest – well worth the listen and well-deserving of the stan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_pICv1FxnY

5.    TOUTS

This section got me into twitter cringe with Luke Mac from Touts so yous all best listen to them now. Touts are a three-piece band hailing from the greatest city on the island, Derry, TOUTS have managed to make punk music for the modern era that Eabha Lynn can listen to, unironically. Their lyrics detail the frustrations of what it’s like to be young in the North of Ireland, with song titles like ‘political people,’ and ‘bombscare,’ highlighting that in as blatant a way as possible. They’re really good, their songs are often short bursts of pure energy, that you simply cannot help but to keep listening to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQmdoIhnizc

6.    BRAND NEW FRIEND

Brand New Friend are a local band to me, their North (Antrim?) Coast heritage evident in the distinctive lyrical themes splattered across their discography. Initially with four members, though more recently with five, Brand New Friend are the epitome of indie-pop perfection in Ireland at the moment. Their music is danceable, their lyrics are relatable, and their growth as a band evident throughout their work’s history. The dynamic between the band – made up of three siblings, a best friend and a boyfriend – is electric, you can’t stop listening, and truly have no choice but to stan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phsS_QA8rPw

7.    GENERAL FIASCO

I often say music would be better if every band was from Bellaghy, and General Fiasco generally -is- my reasoning with that one. The breakthrough band of the early 2010s brought rural south Co. Derry to the international stage, with their infectious indie melodies and accessible lyrics, as relevant to teenage life a decade ago as it is now. A three-piece, fronted by siblings Owen and Enda Strathearn, who had been performing right up until the beginning of this lockdown, despite their last album release occurring almost eight years previously, the band are well worth a listen, and undeniably indie icons of the island.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As-Rulo-E4g

8.    INHALER

I feel more strongly about Eli Hewson’s lil hoop earring than I do about most people but ANYWAY, Inhaler are a band of south-Dublin posh boys fronted by Bono’s son (Spawno?) Elijah. They are the sound of Ireland in 2020, and despite having a name inspired by their frontman’s respiratory condition, they are characterised by his soaring vocals layered over a devastatingly unique synth-pop meets guitar-rock melody. I hate to love them, but I simply cannot help but to. They are objectively very good at what they do, they are forward looking and exciting to listen to, definitely worth the stan.

Okay and they are four very beautiful rich boys with guitars that doesn’t hurt either.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUwpt3pM4sY

9.    TEBI REX

Admittedly I only recently started listening to these guys, but the Maynooth-based rap duo have a sound unlike anything else I have heard from this Island in living-memory. Their sound is exciting, their lyrics are original and accessible. The two men making up Tebi Rex, Matt O’Baoill and Max Zanga, are both exceptionally good at what they do, and their respective styles compliment each other perfectly. Men Are Trash honestly speaks to me, they are truly stan worthy, ones to watch and ones that are so forward looking and genuinely so exciting to listen to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lWEuEKD6DE

10.  SOAK

If you can’t tell by now that I really love Derry, here is another prodigal talent from Ireland’s should-have-been capital city. Her music is intense, you can tell from first listen how much of herself she puts into her songs. Her sound is messy, chaotic, and yet beautiful and well crafted. She has an unmistakable voice, layered over a beautiful and raw melodic soundscape, utilising everything from synth to orchestral strings throughout her projects. Her songs are sad without being cringey, she simply is emotive and honest – beyond her years even, and this is well evidenced throughout her music.

I have no choice but to stan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxyD9fH1bQk

11.  THE ACADEMIC

In Ireland, you get a generation defining indie-pop/indie-rock band to the calibre of the academic about once in a decade, if you’re lucky. For the last five years, this four-piece from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, have been supplying us with tune after tune, LP after EP, each managing to perfectly capture that coming-of-age long summer road-trip sound every band tries at some stage to achieve. They’re able to tell stories, to convey feelings of love and apathy, and even of our more recent isolation, in a way that is so rarely found in their genre. Above all, they are exceptionally talented musicians who are genuinely enjoyable to listen to, and they deserve the stan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXoBj5HZ1hU

12.  FONTAINES D.C.

Post-punk five-piece Fontaines D.C formed when at College in Dublin in 2017, though hail from all across the Island, with the frontman Grian Chatten even being born in Barrow in the North West of England. Despite their debut only being released a year ago, they have already become synonymous with the Dublin music scene, and the post-punk scene across Ireland at large. The lead single of their sophomore album was released in Early May, to broad and wide-ranging acclaim. Their sound is infectious, addictive, yet distinctive. Despite their limited discography, you can’t help but get yourself excited for more. Chatten’s voice is incredible and distinctive, their sound is remarkable, their appeal is broad and diverse. They’re ones to watch, and well worth a stan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLNt8aMNbvY

13.  CHERYM,

My personal favourite band from my favourite city, Cherym really are a band by the girls and the gays for the girls and the gays. They are three ‘sassy’ Derry girls with so much craic it radiates through their songwriting, resulting in their characteristic fusion of pop-punk and garage-rock, perfectly contrasted with catchy, danceable lyrics covering everything from shitty exes to good friends. Individually, the girls are three remarkable talents, and these blend so well together to produce the top quality punk music the people of Ireland so desperately need and deserve. You should definitely stan, they’re pretty class

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx4DcyA4gc0

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RFZKxoC7rADqAGMCZhj5N?si=cSkz3y65Qrm6wtlh8zoycw

[somapoet]

Crying on the balcony at 3 am

[irelandtravelblog]

Dublin city at night

[crayolinastuff-blog]

B&S Dublin 2018

Dancing dancing dancing

[davydenke]

Trying guitars in Dublin 🐒🎸! - 📸: @ctbruun - #guitar #acousticguitar #musicstore #dublin #dublinmusic #musicmaker #grafton #martinguitars #taylorguitars (at Musicmaker) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtOg88kA_g-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rcluhhtcxfgi

[elenadivincenzo]

HOZIER live at Alcatraz Milano | 11.18.18 📸 by @misselenadv www.elenadivincenzo.com @hozier @alcatrazmilano @comcerto @livenationit #hozier #movement #livemusic #livemusicphotography #rocktography #elenadivincenzo #fotodelgiorno #picoftheday #photographer #alcatrazmilano @onstagemagazine #xlrepubblica #music #ireland #irismusic #dublinmusic #dublin #bray @neewer @nikonitalia (presso Alcatraz - Milano) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqWpxz1A7hX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12rm8qhe8gfjk

[diverze]

Repost from @officialyoubloom + We're excited to annouce that our Artist of the week is @officialdiverze . Hailing from Buffalo, NY but residing in Los Angeles, the career of DIVERZE. began when he released his first single, ""OH LAWD."" The song was produced by Nova who has created production for 6LACK , French Montana , Travis Scott and more. He is released a new single titled ""Step-Back"" on 9/11 featuring Jonah Cruzz. The Buffalonian, then followed up with a new EP titled ""THESE THINGS HAPPEN."" It features the amazingly talented, @daveeast & @agpthefunnyman. Be sure to FOLLOW on Spotify and stay updated. Request DIVERZE. to play at a city near you here: http://bit.ly/raybloom 🎵Spotify’s Custom “THIS IS DIVERZE."" Playlist URL : http://bit.ly/dvzesp 🎵Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialdiverze 🎵Twitter: https://twitter.com/OFFICIALDIVERZE 🎵Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DIVERZE #musicofinstagram #musiconinstagram #musicofinsta #instamusic #musiciansofinstagram #dublinmusic #newmusic #livemusic #musiciansofig #indiemusic #indiemusicians #musicislife #musiclover #independentartist #independentmusic #youbloom #youbloomconnect #youbloomsounds #musicpromotion #musicnochaser #independentartist #music #newartist #artistoftheweek (at Coventry,England) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKzBXCfAgH7/?igshid=1rdky56808ikx

[justalovelycomplex]

Quando a foto sai bonita sem edição e filtro #night #beer #biere #cerveza #loveit #amosou #girlwithglasses #dublinmusic #londonpride #fullers #ebrio #noitespaulistanas #pint (em Dublin Live Music) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Fwi7WF0SXzmArxXfJyg5ehUpMRBjTqyxF0QY0/?igshid=hyvofudy30ag

[simonheapes]

New songs and sound coming together like a storm! A few quiet college gigs to close the year before a new and exciting year or hopefully more good ya and new songs! #music #rock #awolactive #ireland #dublinmusic #punk #punkrock #poppunk #songwriter #lyrics #vocals #guitar #bass #drums #fender #college #love #laugh #smile #follow #support

[thatguywithsax-blog]

Throw back to last summer Brunch time at @opiumdublin botanical garden . . . . . #saxophone #dj #djsax #tbt❤️ #tbsummer #brunch #garden #cocktails #saxanddj #lovindublin #lovinireland #lovin #dublin #summer2019 #dublinsummer #dublinbrunch #dublinmusic #livesax #drinksreceptionmusic #chillout #lounge #ibizastyle #tbt #belfast #ireland #partysax #partymusic #summertime #sun #travel (at Opium Botanical Garden - Wexford Street) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwr_6GTnU9-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ug3yw1fertu

[somapoet]

A ballad about a sailor and his lover (WW2 era)

[irelandtravelblog]

[texwador-blog]

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Texwador Textiles (@texwador)

"When You Sleep" by My Bloody Valentine is #46 of #sitarriffaday #mybloodyvalentine #sitar #spacerock #shoegaze #ireland #kevinshields #dublin #dublinmusic #drogheda #clogherhead #salzburg #brno #kosice #košice #tripoli #benghazi #sfax #tunis #houston #austin #dallas #la #lasvegas (at Austin, Texas)

[cuckoomagazine]

BIMM, Bananas & Blood: A Chat With Bicurious

by Niamh McGoldrick 

Cuckoo has been feeling a little...Confused? This is all (no) thanks to Taran and Gav, the boys from Bicurious, who describe themselves as a "confused, loud, instrumental and experimental duo". I collared them for a chatty chat just ahead of their single launch in Sin É on 13th April. So tell me the story of Bicurious and where it began. Gav: We ended up in my friend’s house in Kimmage after a night out. When we got back to the house Taran picked up a guitar and I picked up a pair of drum sticks and I started to play on a chair. After that we were both like "Aww man we have to jam together." Taran: And when we did get jamming, it just kinda felt deadly. We were playing some Rage Against The Machine and we just thought: "let's be in a band maaan." What music do you listen to aside from what contributes to your music? Gav: Hip Hop/Rap. I love acts such as A Tribe Called Quest, Odd Future and Wu-Tang Clan. I still feel that these acts influence me in my live performance though.   Taran: I listen to pretty much anything, but lately I've been getting really into jazz, with guys like Miles Davis, Pat Martino and more modern stuff like Snarky Puppy, etc. (That's when I don't listen to math rock/heavy stuff). Dublin's music scene is so so busy at the moment. Who are your favourite Dublinese musicians? Gav: Girl Band at the moment. I was at their headline gig for Pieta House in Vicar Street and I woke up the next morning with teeth marks on my forehead...It was deadly! Schindler's Fist are also absolutely mental, featuring members from Spudgun, Wastefellow and Search Party Animal. The name of the band says enough... Taran: Val Normal are probably my all time favourite Dublin band, but they're not really doing much anymore - check out Chancer!! Another awesome band that seems to be getting bigger and better by the day is Vernon Jane. They're class. Otherwise there's Punch Face Champions, Not Monsters, the list could go on forever... You're both in BIMM. What are the best BIMM resources to drain, and how do you make the most of your time there? Gav: It's great being able to get tutorials from any tutor, whether it be drumming advice or tips on how to manage your band properly. Taran: Yeah same here, I love the knowledge you can get from each tutor's personal experience, especially things like going up to Michael Roe, a drummer in Adebisi Shank and business tutor, and asking him how to become a class instrumental band...   What's the focus at the moment? Gigs? More writing? Recording? Gav: Apart from our single launch this Thursday, we have a few gigs lined up outside Dublin across April and May. Taran: And some new tunes on the way too! For those who have never been to a Bicurious gig, what should we expect from this gig in Sin É tonight? Gav: Moshing, crowd surfing and more moshing and more crowd surfing. Taran: We've invited the guards again, cause they seemed to enjoy it the first time! Gav: And blood. And more crowd surfing. Anything interesting lined up for the next few months? Gav: We're gonna be gigging loads and hitting up a few festivals over the summer too. Taran: We also have a cool surprise coming very soon, which includes some cameras and some silly politics.

▲Bicurious' single Sugar Beats is on Spotify now, along with b-side, Caged. Also, be sure to have a look at the the video for Sugar Beats.

Cover Image courtesy of: She Bop Imagery

[gregory246x-blog]

#iamjustajealousguy #yesterday#yokoono #julianlennon #musicmanager✔ #musicmanagementlife #australiamusic #newzealandmusician #israelmusic#denmarkmusic #swedenmusic#newyorkmusic #miamimusic#southafricamusic #ukmusicscene #liverpool #liverpoolmusicscene #walesmusic#dublinmusic#xfactorcasting2019#houston_insta #chicagomusicscene #sanfranciscooperahouse #sanfranciscomusic #portlandmusicscene#thebeatles #beegees#ringistar https://www.instagram.com/p/BzRGzFjnCOk/?igshid=sraborzysk5g