There’s a fresh, captivating sound emerging from Cork, and it belongs to 18-year-old singer-songwriter Solène Laurence. Her debut EP, 17 Tall , which just dropped this past Friday, is a stunning introduction to an artist who I have only recently discovered and who is another example of Irelands exciting musical future. To put it simply up front: this EP is a gorgeously raw, emotional listen by a vocal talent that will genuinely stop you dead in your tracks. This was actually

Today sees Dawna release his highly anticipated new project, The Damhsa EP . We’ve had the chance to live with it for a bit, and here is what we think. First off, 2025 was the year Dawna firmly planted his flag on the Irish music scene. Between national TV spots, a massive Tipperary homecoming in Thurles, and a string of viral social posts, he made himself impossible to ignore. As we get nicely acquainted with 2026, Dawna is building on that momentum with precision. Releas

There are certain songs that quietly step into your life exactly when you need them to. Tipperary folk artist Seánie Bermingham has a gift for creating those exact kinds of moments. His beautiful new track, "Don't Be Worryin' About Me," officially released on February 13th, has already quietly gathered over 16,000 plays. But for me, the story of this song stretches back a little further. I first heard this delicate, traditional track back in 2024 at the When Next We Meet fest