This Anglo-Irish group brought a visceral energy to the punk rock scene, fusing it seamlessly with traditional Irish folk music. Their distinctive sound, laden with cultural heritage, continues to ...

Martina Moon (vocals, songwriting), Sarah Morgan (guitar), Aisling Stephens McGowan (bass) and Zahira Ellis (drums) are making some of the smartest, most compelling rock in the Irish music scene ...

This 1972 record from Mellow Candle is a great example of what Irish bands were doing with the ... You still get all of the hallmark elements of folk rock, from guitars to drums.

The shortlist also includes folk artist Niamh Regan, pop singer-songwriter Orla Gartland and Galway rock band NewDad ... its “longevity” to “how Irish bands and musicians have actively ...

The Canadian acoustic band play alt.Americana, country and western, folk and a different kind ... Ireland’s most characterful performers. Irish pop-rock contenders are back in the fray following ...