“Ten songs that shaped the music they make”
Megan Nic Ruairí
Megan's forthcoming debut EP, "Made Of Sin" is set to be released on January 19th, 2024, marking a significant milestone in her musical career. The EP promises to further showcase Megan's exceptional talent for blending tradition with contemporary sensibilities.
Reflecting on the release of "Twenty Two," Megan shares, "I wanted the music to feel as soft and romantic as possible, like a late night slow dance over wine. This song is about those intimate moments of discovery and the lingering presence of young love."
Megan's journey through self-discovery, resilience, and triumph is beautifully encapsulated in her music, and "Twenty Two" is a testament to her unwavering dedication to authentic storytelling.
Cormac Looby
Ever since releasing their debut single 'Bread' in January 2019 to warm reception, Stupid Son have been jittering around the kitchen sink and honing in on their unique blend of melodic art punk. Rooted in a DIY ethos, Stupid Son self-produced their 'Selected Demos' cassette in Summer 2020, and handle all of their artwork and music videos themselves. Their music, introspective, dark, and angular, draws from a wide range of influences, including 60’s pop, midwest emo and 90’s post-hardcore.
They've gigged voraciously in some of Dublin's best music venues, including a coveted main stage slot in Whelan's Ones to Watch, and performing at the Button Factory for John Barker's TILT series.
Following a pandemic-induced hiatus, Stupid Son returned in Autumn 2023. Their debut EP, Comedy, recorded with Darragh Hansard in Orc's Lair Studio in June 2023, is set for release in early 2024. Comedy is a concept EP detailing one sleepless night.
The EP's first single, Dylan's Brain, released on October 7th. Dylan's Brain is a paranoid chapter of intrusive thoughts, split personalities and insomnia. Family Dog, single two of three, came out on November 11th. It portrays the death of a family pet and the beginnings of an existential dread. The final single from the EP, Black Mould, releases on December 15th. Black Mould is a song about mould, and feeling like it.
Stupid Son
Ever since releasing their debut single 'Bread' in January 2019 to warm reception, Stupid Son have been jittering around the kitchen sink and honing in on their unique blend of melodic art punk. Rooted in a DIY ethos, Stupid Son self-produced their 'Selected Demos' cassette in Summer 2020, and handle all of their artwork and music videos themselves. Their music, introspective, dark, and angular, draws from a wide range of influences, including 60’s pop, midwest emo and 90’s post-hardcore.
They've gigged voraciously in some of Dublin's best music venues, including a coveted main stage slot in Whelan's Ones to Watch, and performing at the Button Factory for John Barker's TILT series.
Following a pandemic-induced hiatus, Stupid Son returned in Autumn 2023. Their debut EP, Comedy, recorded with Darragh Hansard in Orc's Lair Studio in June 2023, is set for release in early 2024. Comedy is a concept EP detailing one sleepless night.
The EP's first single, Dylan's Brain, released on October 7th. Dylan's Brain is a paranoid chapter of intrusive thoughts, split personalities and insomnia. Family Dog, single two of three, came out on November 11th. It portrays the death of a family pet and the beginnings of an existential dread. The final single from the EP, Black Mould, releases on December 15th. Black Mould is a song about mould, and feeling like it.
Amy Katt
Amy Katt is centred around long time collaborators Amy Katt and Sam Hargraves. After the dissolution of a previous project, Sam and Amy made the decision to start a new and focus on music that was initially solely designed to satiate their own creative hungers and desires. Stepping away from the normal 4 or 5 piece band paradigm this allowed the pair to keep their ideas focused and true to an overall creative vision. Having bonded over a love of heavy metal, emo and rock bands, all these influences got threw into the grinder and spat back out as something entirely new and their own. Their writing process is an entirely collaborative one, with either Sam or Amy bringing in lyrics, a melody or chord progression and building the track up piece by piece.
Stout Talk
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.
Forty Foot
‘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
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
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
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
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.
Sinead Ann
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
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.
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