Stout Talk wear their hearts (and art work) on their sleeves with the release of their debut single ‘Afraid of the Sea’. A three and a half minute slice of indie rock perfection, littered with more hooks than the fishing boats that navigate the wide open waters they use as metaphor in the track.

‘Miles Away’ finds Forty Foot exploring a wider sonic template than on previously releases, slowing the tempo and allowing layers of guitars, effect pedals and synths to create a dreamy base for Sam’s emotionally heavy vocals. The longing of the song is punctuated in the production of the track, with a conscious decision to create space between the vocals and music, giving air and breath to the track. Mark Dillion’s guitar tones are awash in reverb and chorus adding to the hazy, dream like quality of the track, while Anthony Ross’s drums and Keith Ennis’s bass add the pulse and drive to the track keeping it grounded amongst the spacey-shoegaze elements of the track.

Porridge is an electronic producer from Kildare. He is set to release the next single "In The Box" off his new album "You Don't Belong Here". This track is a follow up from his previous release “A Glitch In The System” In The Box is an electro house track inspired by dystopian and Sci-Fi themes, drawing from an Orwellian style future where everyday life is held captive by our machines. Inspired by acts such as Deadmau5, Daniel Avery and Rezz, Porridge blends a unique mix of industrial electro and house. Porridge certainly offers something fresh and exciting to the Irish electronic scene. With an full length album and several remixes from Irish acts like Zapho, Dead Label, Jack Rua, Viscose & Restive Nation. Porridge certainly cemented himself as a powerhouse producer

Dee Fitz is a singer songwriter from Galway, based in Dublin. Although she has played the piano since childhood, she picked up a pen and paper to write her first song during the pandemic. What began as a hobby, designed to pass the long days of covid, soon grew into a passion and songwriting became the creative outlet that she had been missing. Dee found herself actively seeking out new ways of expressing herself, so in 2020, when she was given the gift of an interface and recording mic, by her, then boyfriend, now husband. She credits it with being the best gift she has ever received and has put to good use since. Making demos, creating melodies and writing lyrics is now part of her day to day and gives her a means of expressing herself and her creativity whilst showcasing it to others.

Miranda Faul is a 23 year old singer-songwriter from Kildare and Sligo, based in Dublin. Miranda's music is characterised by her unique blend of folk, RnB, and indie pop influences, and her poignant lyrics and soulful vocals. She is influenced by a wide range of artists, including Dido, Hozier, and Jorja Smith. She has a gift for capturing the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of every day life, weaving them into catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics that resonate with listeners. She released her debut single, Rise Above It ,in 2022, which Hot Press Magazine praised for its‘ punchy vocals and infectious melody’. She has since released Renegade, a folk song about alienation and loss of meaning in the modern world, and Summer, her latest single, which was released on September 15th 2023. IMRO said of her latest single “Summer is delicate with gentle layered harmonies, armed with only an acoustic guitar she lulls listeners into a tender stupor – ready to take the industry by storm.”

Ben Cutler Releases New Single ‘Break the Ice’ 22 September 2023 Announces Debut EP ‘Break the Ice’ 20 October 2023 Belfast native Ben Cutler has shed his old sound and reinvented himself with a healthy dose of bluesy rock.

German-Irish singer songwriter Sinéad Ann evokes wistful, mystical music influenced by the misty landscapes of Ireland. Sinéad Ann’s music casts light upon the shadows through juxtaposing, ethereal melodies. She was awarded the Irish Youth Music Awards BIMM Bursary in 2017 and then went on to study a BA in Commercial Modern Music in BIMM Institute Dublin, graduating in 2021.

Sinéad Ann released her debut single Lemonzest in October 2022 which saw her land coverage with Dublin South FM, WLR FM, HotPress, RTE Entertainment and many more making her an artist to watch. An invitation to perform at Celtic Connections in January 2023 followed. In May, she collaborated with folk artist Reylta for a double headliner in An Taibhdhearc, Galway and Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin. More shows are to be announced for autumn and winter. Sinéad Ann performs as a solo artist or accompanied by her ensemble including Irish bouzouki, harp and more.

TV People is the project of Paul Donohoe and Brendan Clarke; a band who create their dark and gritty sound from a fusion of alternative rock and post-punk influences. Since forming, they have honed their craft in venues throughout the UK and Ireland such as Whelan’s, The Button Factory, The Windmill, The Old Blue Last and Mike The Pies. The band’s introspective, moody and existential style has received national and international acclaim from leading music magazines, blogs, radio shows, and their continually expanding fanbase.

TV People are building on their growing momentum, having released their debut EP and having been selected as a showcasing artist for Ireland Music Week 2021. They have recently relocated to London and will be continuously gigging and releasing new music for the rest of the year.

BALTHVS - is a Colombian psychedelic funk trio formed in December 2019. Best known for their eclectic style, which fuses elements of Middle Eastern Music, Disco, House, Funk, Psychedelia, Indie Rock, Surf and Cumbia into a cohesive whole. The band is notable for their energetic shows, live improvisation and prolific output. Since their formation, the band has released over 26 singles and 2 full length albums, accumulating over 2.5 million streams worldwide. Starting with SXSW 2022, the group has toured the United States twice and played Main Stage at Rock al Parque 2022, the biggest music festival in Colombia.

BALTHVS is:

Balthazar Aguirre (Guitar, Vocals)

Johanna Mercuriana (Bass, Vocals)

Santiago Lizcano (Drums, Vocals)

Amerik (Adam Booth), the highly acclaimed Belfast based artist and producer, is set to make waves once again with the release of three highly anticipated singles featuring local Northern Irish artists Wilfie Gilbert, Sasha Samara and Niall McDowell. This exciting collaboration promises to showcase the incredible musical talent emerging from the vibrant Northern Irish music scene.

Revue are vocalist Emma Loudon & multi- instrumentalist Martin Price, ably assisted by Sean McCann on bass, Ioannis Tsioulakis on keys and Josh McCullough on drums. The sound is inspired as much by folk, roots, jazz and blues as it is updated sounds of ethereal indie pop, modern grooves and alternative rock.'

The Arts Council (NI) had confidence in their material and funded a full live band and recording sessions for their debut album Why Can't You Stay in 2022. The song-writing was as heavily inspired by the natural world as it was by themes of loss. Loss comes to us all in life but sadly Emma lost both her brother and her father in the space of a year. Comfort was found in local forests and beaches, where the pair walked their two dogs and so these inspiring natural locations found their way into the material for the album. As did a sense of joy and appreciation of being together with those we love and of strength and growth in the face of adversity.

Prior to this, their debut single Wonderful was released in 2019 and led to shows in Ireland/UK and two tours of Brittany. Wonderful, subsequent singles and The Wolf EP (released in 2022) all received national and international radio play.

2023 will see the release of their album, a third tour of Brittany, a second stint at the How The Light Gets In festival (the world's largest festival of philosophy and music), other festival dates and shows in UK & Ireland, and lots of time spent both in their cosy home studio and the wild beauty of forests, coasts and cliffs that continue to inspire them and their music.

Inspired by the desire to return to the form of classic songs, layered with kaleidoscopic oddness, Irish artist Jape announces the release of their sixth album ‘Endless Thread’ on Faction September 2023. The announcement comes with the release of a new single taken from the album ‘Heal These Wounds’ out July 18th.

Taking cues from the endlessly inventive solo records of the 1970’s, ( think Paul McCartney, Judee Sill, Robert Wyatt, John Cale etc. ) as well as present day production techniques, Endless Thread is memorable, uncomplicated and positive.

From a humorous contemplation on infinity, ‘The Hilbert Hotel’ to catchy brainworm ‘Lashing Through the Minutes’ or a Beatles-y take on a family Christmas with board games, ‘In Our Home’ - Endless Thread shows a songwriter spreading their wings and having fun, making music for the sake of the songs, pulling them from the air and dressing them.

Richard Egan produced and recorded the album at RARN studio using a unique collection of ribbon microphones, tape machines and tube outboard equipment. The album was mixed by David Odlum ( Sam Smith, Lisa O’ Neill ) and mastered by Seán Mac Erlaine. The artwork was assembled by M&E Sweden.

I’ve been putting all my focus onto getting into the tiny details of songs these days, there is so much joy in the details. The title Endless Thread reminds me we are all stitches on the rug of time who influence each other and inspire people in ways we don’t even know half the time, whether it’s an artist from the past or a thread on a social media page.

The first release from the record will be ‘Heal These Wounds’ - an upbeat song written around the time I was writing a lot of songs for cartoons, it’s a song that made me fall back in love with writing again, I listen to a lot of experimental and ‘weird’ music, however I always seem to fall back to the melodic side of things, in the past I sort of ran away from that but this time I thought I should embrace it as it seems to be what I might be good at.