Formed in 2022 and headed up by Evan Walsh (former drummer with The Strypes) The Savage Hearts have made several exciting appearances on the Irish scene including sets at Electric Picnic (2022 & 2023), Sea Sessions, Kaleidoscope and others. The band have performed support slots including a notable appearance as special guests of The Boomtown Rats in July 2023 (Evan later joined the Rats onstage for a jam of Mary Of The 4th Form and John Lee Hooker’s Boom Boom). The band have now released their first single ‘Gang War’(co-authored with Ste Kelly of Dublin ..read more

Irish pop-dance sensation LYRA has released her new single ‘Chess’, which is taken from her highly- anticipated upcoming album. I caught up with the singer-songwriter to discuss the new single, what we can expect from the album and what she has planned for her upcoming tour.  “So this song is about the mind games I was going through at the very early stages of my career in the music industry trying to make it as a female artist. I wanted to write about it but I didn’t want to write about it in the way of like pointing the finger and being like, Oh, I can’t believe you all told ..read more

Former lead singer of Walking on Cars, Pa Sheehy, has released his new Christmas EP ‘The Christmas Fool’. I caught up with the Kerry songwriter to discuss his musical inspirations for the EP, his European and UK tour, his plans for next year and what sparked the decision to release a Christmas EP. “Basically what happens to me almost every year, well the last couple of years.I get this lovely notion to release Christmas music around November time, but by the time November comes, it’s too late.So I found myself a bit more organized this year. I spent half the summer working on ..read more

Hawke The Band have released their new single, ‘If I Made The World’. Hawke The Band was formed in 2018 by two friends in the shadow of the world-famous Guinness Brewery (in the south of the city) and features Richie Power (vocals/keyboards) and Eoghan MacMahon (vocals/guitar). Irish rock legends Aslan quickly declared themselves major fans, with frontman Christy Dignam proclaiming Hawke The Band “the next big thing” to emerge from a country that consistently punches above its weight in terms of quality music. ‘If I Made The World’ showcases an emotional and tender side to Hawke The Band. The ..read more

Last Thursday night Cork’s “Best Rock n Roll Bar & Venue” Fred Zeppelins whipped up another fiery night of alternative rock frenzy with up-and-comers Reserved for Rehab and special guests The Luminesc and Ether.  The venue had a bustling atmosphere as first act Ether took to the stage. Chris Kett, Rob Cashman and Shao Tampus presented their Grungy-Shoegaze sound to the eager crowd. Filled with sweet guitar melodies, buoyant drums and tantalizing bass grooves the band displayed a tight and fun presence for their debut show. Each member has ..read more

Following a whirlwind summer of songwriting, performing, and charting, Isaac Butler has released his new single ‘Heart of Gold’, ahead of the upcoming headline show at Dublin’s Academy on December 1st. I caught up with the singer-songwriter to have a chat about his upcoming show, his plans for the rest of the year and how he created his new single. ‘Heart of Gold’ is a wholesome heartfelt tune brimming with anthemic melodies and passionate songwriting. Butler explained the personal story behind the track. “Yes, so it’s a funny one. It actually came about from a conversation that I had with m ..read more

Photo Credit: Niamh Barry Breakout Irish indie rock band N.O.A.H have released their blistering new single ‘Something To Believe In’.The track follows the recent single ‘Sour Kiss’ which received more than 500 plays across Irish/UK and International radio and reached #2 on the Amazing Radio Charts. Boasting crisp production and expressive melodies; ‘Something To Believe In’ is a time-stopping listen.The band take icy guitar lines and weave them between driving bass and powerful drums to create the perfect balance between hauntingly cold and vibrant edgy indie. This so ..read more

Photo Credit: Patricio Cassinoni Irish Alternative pop quartet Soda Blonde have recently released their sophomore album ‘Dream Big’. This album is an impressive follow-up to the band’s acclaimed debut and I sat down to discuss the album and dissect its themes and wonderful musical elements with the band’s Adam O’Regan. “ It’s been about a year since we started writing it. We gave ourselves six months to write it and record it and then you’re waiting around for a while, but we really worked hard on it. I’m really proud of it. So it’s been really nice. Everyone has responde ..read more

Photo Credit: Patricio Cassinoni. Soda Blonde have announced their new album and tour dates with lead single ‘Bad Machine’, out 14th July.The new album ‘Dream Big’ is out on 8th September 2023. Tickets go on sale Monday 17th at 10am GMT for Soda Blonde’s November ‘Dream Big’ tour. Available at www.sodablonde.com. Following two successful introductory EPs (2019’s “Terrible Hands” and 2020’s “Isolation Content”), they released their debut album, “Small Talk”, in 2021. The LP was subsequently nominated for RTÉ’s Choice Music Prize for Album of the Year and received rave reviews. The ba ..read more

Photo Credit: Niamh Barry N.O.A.H, the breakout Irish indie rock band have released their highly anticipated new single ‘Sour Kiss’.’Sour Kiss’ is a poignant and introspective exploration of a toxic relationship, delving into themes of deception, emotional pain, and the transient nature of happiness. Formed by lifelong friends Ryan Hill, Adam Rooney, and Ronan Hynes in January 2020, N.O.A.H emerged amidst the global pandemic, symbolising a fresh beginning and the determination to make their voices heard. With their debut single, “Shine,” released in September 2020, N.O.A.H garnered signi ..read more