Son Of The Hound with a feel-good anthem for the Summer. Son of The Hound is the guitar pop brainchild of Irish troubadour Michael McCullagh. Simultaneously melancholic and euphoric, his outsider anthems of life’s light and shade have fostered a connection with his fans. This is the second single from his debut album, Cheers, Sound, […]

7 years ago

Æ MAK with her latest single. Irish art-pop artist Æ MAK creates an other-worldly landscape with the release of her new single. Aoife McCann, the brains behind Æ MAK brings her creative visions to life with the eerie, ritualistic rhythms of the dancing troupe enrapturing as the track slowly builds into a swathe of chaotic electronic beats. Laced with McCann’s unique vocal stylings and Daniel McIntyre’s hazy, synthesised production, ‘We […]

7 years ago

A song dubbed by the man himself as “the people’s anthem”. Rebel Phoenix, born and raised in Dublin, has been a relevant and well respected name in Irish hip-hop for the past few years. 2019 has already been a busy year for Rebel Phoenix, kicking it off with a sold-out headline show in Wigwam, followed […]

7 years ago

The latest offering from Dublin band Oh Bryan. Oh Bryan are a Dublin-based alternative rock band made up of Stephen O’Brien, Shane Power and Billy Campbell. After releasing their debut EP, Rewind, at the end of 2017 to a sold-out show in Whelan’s, they have gone on to support Aslan on the “Feel No Shame” […]

7 years ago

Fox Jaw are back with a brand new single. Limerick quintet, Fox Jaw, return to form with their brand new single ‘Madeline‘, a modern strutting alt-rock groove anthem with hints of a New Romantics past. Once described as ‘a modern band with an old soul’, Fox Jaw have a swaggering trend-shaking growl, that always keeps things […]

7 years ago

Owen Denvir pulling on the heartstrings. Training as a young orchestral viola player, Belfast-born Owen Denvir was drawn by the alternative sound of Bon Iver over Bach. These two styles of music influence his songwriting. After spending the last year collaborating with the charity ‘Live Music Now’ – who provide professional music for care homes […]

7 years ago

Matthew Nolan is a new voice on the scene. Matthew Nolan is a 19-year-old singer/songwriter from Drogheda. He started writing when he was 16 years old and has since released multiple singles and an EP. Matthew has a new EP set for a track-by-track release, starting in early April. ‘Bye Bye Bye’ is the second song […]

7 years ago

Winter Heart are back with another delicious slice of pop. Winter Heart, from Athy, and have released their brand new single, ‘This Is Love’. It’s a big sound with a big chorus and speaking about the song, the lads told us: “Over the last few months we found ourselves just writing more and more songs […]

7 years ago

The debut single from Tipperary native Mike Paul. Mike Paul is an Irish singer/songwriter and music producer from Carrick-on-Suir in Tipperary. He has been a part of the Irish music scene for a while now and has performed with many bands in Cork and Limerick over the years. Mike started his professional music career in 2016 […]

7 years ago

Otherkin back with a stomper. Dublin rockers Otherkin return with a brand new single, their first new song since the 2017 release of their debut album, OK. Entitled ‘Tombstone’, this is the new sound of a band brimming with ideas and energy. We’ve been very aware of the talents of Otherkin and have featured songs of theirs […]

7 years ago

AHA, it’s Partridge! In this writer’s humble opinion, Alan Partridge is one of the greatest comedy characters of all time. Norfolk’s finest had been sorely missed until his return to our screens on BBC1 with the so far sublime This Time With Alan Partridge. All of a sudden, the world is a better place. To mark […]

7 years ago

Can you beat ‘The Beast’?. Our love for The Chase is well documented at this stage. One of the most formidable Chasers on the show is the giant that is Mark Labbett, AKA ‘The Beast’. Before The Chase, Mark was a contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? He did well too, earning himself […]

7 years ago

The first single from V98’s debut EP. V98, a Dublin four-piece, formed just over a year ago and are ready to unleash the first single from their debut EP. The band consists of Darragh Geoghegan (vocals), Conor Healy (lead guitar), Craig Geoghegan (bass guitar) and Richie O’Brien (drums). V98 started in January 2018, when Darragh, Conor […]

7 years ago

Only the second release from Royal Yellow. Royal Yellow is the moniker of Dublin-based producer Mark O’Brien. He was once part of the band, Enemies, but has since gone solo. His debut single, ‘Hazeldeine’ was well received and this is the follow up to it. There is clearly a hybrid of styles going on here […]

7 years ago

The second track from October Fires’ debut EP. October Fires are a four-piece group, consisting of Carol Somers on piano, vocals and percussion, Lisa Connolly on piano, vocals and percussion, Eoghan O’Neill on bass and Eric Somers on guitar. ‘Screaming Red’ is their latest single and the second single off their debut EP, Everybody Knows. […]

7 years ago

Thanks Brother release their second single. Thanks Brother is comprised of Róisín O, who has enjoyed great success as a solo act and John Broe, formerly the writer and singer with Irish band Miracle Bell. This is the second single from the pair, following 2018’s ‘We Are Different’. ‘We Caught It’ is co-produced and mixed […]

7 years ago

The Swedish Railway Orchestra are back and how they’ve grown. We are no strangers to The Swedish Railway Orchestra here in JOE. However, since we last checked them out, their ranks have grown by one. Yes, joining Rob Smith now in the collective is drummer and percussionist Steven Gannon, who was previously in Kid Karate and is […]

7 years ago

Jack O’Rourke roars back with another release from his new EP. Jack O’Rourke has released the title track from his recent EP, Ivory Towers. It’s a follow up to the first release, ‘Myth’, which gained plenty of airtime on Irish radio and plenty of critical acclaim last summer. ‘Ivory Towers’ is a feel good pop-rock […]

7 years ago

Sarah Buckley has got us. Sarah Buckley is a lady of immense talent. She’s been gigging on the live circuit for some time now her debut single illustrates just what she has to offer. Sarah has already been gigging extensively with support slots for Aine Cahill, Ham SandwicH, Mick Flannery and Cry Monster Cry. She […]

7 years ago

2-20 joined by Ralphy River on new release. Sligo native rapper and producer Martin Carr is 2-20. With many of Ireland’s hip-hop and urban music scenes only now beginning to rumble from urban areas, growing up in rural Ireland meant little to no exposure to hip-hop music. Without local influences to have imprinted upon his musical […]

7 years ago

Constant Supply with their latest offering. Constant Supply are an alternative rock/pop band from Donegal. They consist of James Gillen (vocals, guitar), Conal Sweeney (bass, piano), Eoin Gildea (guitar, synths) and Justin McDaid (drums). They’ve already released two albums to critical acclaim and their third album, titled Isn’t Life Great?, is due out in June. ‘The Misanthropic […]

7 years ago

Which countries are these folks in charge of? If you’re an expert on all the world leaders and the countries they are in charge of, this quiz should be a walk in the park. Impress your pals with your vastly superior knowledge of obscure countries and some not so obscure. Have a go if you […]

7 years ago

How well do you know your frontmen? There have been many iconic lead singers fronting many a great band over the years. The likes of Mick Jagger, Bono and Kurt Cobain immediately spring to mind. If you know your music, this quiz should be a breeze; we provide you with the name of the lead […]

7 years ago

Alexis Kings with a cool new song and a cool new video. Alexis Kings are a London-based band, consisting of Brendan Aherne (Vocals), Sam Privett (Lead Guitar), Kalyan Rogers (Bass) and Fabio Bocca (Drums). In 2017, their EP and debut single ‘Squire’ blazed charts in the United Kingdom, USA and Australia and now they’re back with […]

7 years ago

Inni-K with a touch of class. Named by RTÉ as one of ten fierce women defining Irish culture, Dublin-based singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Inni-K (Eithne Ní Chatháin) is set to release her eagerly-awaited second album. ‘Just After’ is the first single from the forthcoming new album, The Hare & the Line, and it’s a deeply personal […]

7 years ago

State Lights return with an absolute belter. Bonded by their common desire to write giant stadium-sized songs and a shared interest in classic pop music, State Lights formed three years ago at BIMM College in Dublin. Members include singer Shobsy, guitarist Joe Regan, drummer Paul Ridgeway and bassist Noel Perry. We are no strangers to […]

7 years ago

Peco is piquing our interest with this track. Hailing from Kildare, Peco is an Irish artist whose music is a blend of indie-rock, folk, and pop. His songs are guitar-based with a strong emphasis on melody and lyrics. Before going solo, Peco was the singer-songwriter behind folk-rock act Valentine Black. This is the first release from his […]

7 years ago

Tanjier bringing the slick. Hailing from Donegal and Cork, but now based in Dublin, Tanjier’s sound has continued to be refined and enhanced over the last 12 months. Taking inspiration from likes of Sigrid and LANY, Tanjier’s newest single ‘Crave’ is energetic and fierce. This cautionary song tells the story of love gone seriously wrong. Lyrically, […]

7 years ago

Somebody’s Child returns with a cracker. Somebody’s Child is a young classically trained pianist and multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter hailing from Dublin. This is the follow-up to his debut single which we had featured before. The Somebody’s Child debut had people sit up and take notice and he’s followed this up with the unveiling of his new […]

7 years ago

Another cracker from A. Smyth.  We are no strangers to the workings of one A. Smyth, whether it be as a solo artist or as part of the now defunct Vann Music band. He is back with a new single and it’s a belter of a tune. From the first listen you know it’ll be […]

7 years ago

Padraig Jack deserves a bualadh bos. Aran Islands bilingual artist Padraig Jack is currently touring after releasing his latest single ‘Oíche Gheal’. There’s something haunting and wonderful about someone singing in the native tongue, especially when it’s done like this. ‘Oíche Gheal’ is his translation of the traditional ballad ‘One Starry Night’, which features an […]

7 years ago

TOUCAN are back with a belter. TOUCAN are an explosive ten-piece funk-pop band used to blasting out a blend of feel-good, contagiously funky hits. They’ve already made a splash here when they released their debut track. Leading the group is Irish songwriter Conor Clancy and with a team of top performers from brass to keys […]

7 years ago

Runway Lights launch their debut EP. Runway Lights are a new experimental, alternative rock band from Dublin. Their sound has been described as a delicate balance of lulling sweetness and dark nastiness with influences ranging from meticulously constructed alternative pop to the dynamic soundscapes of post-rock. Impressive range there.  In their short time together, Runway Lights […]

7 years ago

Sun Mahshene with the second single from their forthcoming debut album. Dublin Indie band Sun Mahshene have kicked off 2019 with the release of their ferocious new single ‘Come Alive (Leave This City)’. This is the second single to be taken from their forthcoming debut album, Contradictions and Tales of Fiction. It was recorded at Darklands Audio in Dublin and […]

7 years ago

Ireland has had 14 different Taoisigh in just under 100 years. Since 1922, 14 different men have held the title of An Taoiseach here in Ireland. Some have been popular, some not so popular. We’ve given you the names of all 14 and all you have to do is select the constituency they represented. Simple, […]

7 years ago

Dean Maywood with the first track from his upcoming EP. Drogheda-born Dean Maywood draws from vintage ’70s golden era, rock, pop and country with his latest single ‘Jane’, featuring a common theme they all hold: simple, beautiful melody and lyrics with heart. Dean is currently refining his sound and recording material for his debut album […]

7 years ago

Gorilla Troubadour are back with their second single. Following the release of their debut single ‘The Apple Truck’ and an ensuing tour around Ireland, Gorilla Troubadour have made a name for themselves as gritty rockers, combining powerful riffs and ear catching hooks. Gorilla Troubadour are a Dublin-based alternative/rock band consisting of Dylan Kearns, Eamon Ganley, […]

7 years ago

The Murder Capital are coming for you. It’s not often there is a hype around a band before they’ve even released their first single. That’s what’s happened to The Murder Capital, but they’ve built up a big fan-base from their live shows alone. In an age where people and bands overshare by default, this band […]

7 years ago

BENJAMYN releases a new EP. BENJAMYN is the moniker chosen by Dublin musician Ben Hogan. Ben began his journey as a musician at a young age, picking up the guitar and singing along for fun. As he approached his twenties he began writing songs, and stumbled into the world of electronic music production. After messing […]

7 years ago

This is definitely the toughest biggest population quiz you’ll do today. We know you love a good geography quiz and we’re always trying to think of ways to test that knowledge even further. There are around 7.7 billion people on the planet right now, but we want to see if you know how that total […]

7 years ago

This EU countries quiz will sort the remainers from the leavers. It’s time for another EU countries quiz and another chance for you to battle your wits against the clock. We’re looking for 15 countries this time, so with us being the kind-hearted folks you know we are, we’ve given you an extra minute on the […]

7 years ago

SYLK ensuring this track will be in your head. SYLK are a dark, distorted, electro-pop, female duo based in Dublin. They began their musical journey with the release of ‘Am I Alone’, followed by their acclaimed EP, nwyr. This led to standout appearances at Forbidden Fruit, Body & Soul, Hard Working Class Heroes, Whelan’s Ones […]

7 years ago

Daniel John Paxton debuts solo material. Daniel John Paxton is no stranger to success. He has been a key member of some of Ireland’s most successful bands – Buffalo Sunn (vocals/guitar), Sweet Jane (vocals/guitar), The Brothers Movement (vocals/guitar/keys), Mainline (drums). He has opened for The Jesus and Mary Chain at The Roundhouse, supported The Lemonheads […]

7 years ago

A new single from Barry Wilson ahead of the release of his debut album. Barry Wilson Music is a large ensemble project led by, as you might expect, Barry Wilson, a musician, composer and songwriter from Cork. We’ve featured his stuff before and this is the final single release from his forthcoming debut album. The […]

7 years ago

New album and new single from Bouts. Bouts are Barry Bracken (singer and guitars), Daniel Flynn (drums, percussion), Colin Boylan (guitar and keys) and Niall Jackson (bass, vocals). Formed in 2011, Irish indie-rock quartet have grown musically and personally over the last eight years and are now making the most fulfilling music of their lives. […]

7 years ago

Drop The Shadow drop a debut cracker. Formed by brothers Mike (vocals/guitars) and Eric Walsh (drums), Drop The Shadow have just released their debut single ‘Break The Fall’. Joined by Sean Carey (bass), they have built an extensive collection of original tunes which they have been honing and preparing the past couple years from their […]

7 years ago

25 down, 25 to go. If you’ve done part one of our US State Capital quiz, you know the drill by now. We give you the name of the capital of a US state and you have to tell us which state it belongs to. The format couldn’t be easier but the quiz is quite […]

7 years ago

A quiz which will test your knowledge of American geography to the maximum. Most of you will know a handful of US state capitals off the top of your heads, but how many of the 50 US states could you name, with only the capitals of those states as a guide, when tested against the […]

7 years ago

The debut single from Yellow Season. In 2016, Kyle Fitzpatrick began working on a new musical project. Driven by his previous experiences in the industry and a desire to challenge his own writing and performance style, Yellow Season was born. Lots of time was spent in the studio honing the sound he was looking for. […]

7 years ago

Think you know your EU countries? There are 28 member countries of the European Union. Obviously, that number of EU countries is set to be reduced by one in the coming months, but for now, there are indeed 28 (we’ve just given you a huge hint about one of the 10 countries below). This is […]

7 years ago