Dublin-based cinematic pop-rock artist ARREN has just dropped his propulsive new single, "Thinking About July," out today. Having covered many of ARREN’s releases over the years, and after attending his phenomenal capacity-crowd headline show at Little Whelan's last year, I’ve been continually listening to his music. He has built a steadfast reputation as a relentlessly positive and confident frontman who writes what I would describe as deeply human songs about love, loss, an

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