10 Irish Artists to listen to over this Bank Holiday Weekend

With so many great Irish artists around these days we have put together 10 awesome artists and bands you should listen to over this weekend.

 

ROCSTRONG

Congolese born ROCSTRONG exploded on to scene in 2014 with his hit “Go Head”. Recently he dropped a new track and video “Show Off What You Got” and was announced for Friday AND Saturday at the upcoming Electric Picnic. Get excited for this guy!

 

 

TADGH

Dublin born TADGH has been buzzing around the Irish music scene for a while now. Having appeared on Saturday Night with Miriam recently singing the excellent “Bad Move”, things are going from strength to strength for the young singer/songerwriter.

 

 

Ailbhe Reddy

Boasting an impressive festival resumé of Knockanstockan, Spirit of Folk, TinkerMann and Electric Picnic, Ailbhe Reddy has already captured the attention of a fans. She is appearing on the awesome Body and Soul stage at this year’s Electric Picnic. Check out her Soundcloud playlist below.

 

 

Aoibhín

Arklow born singer songwriter Aoibhín is definitely one to watch. Having recently played some shows in America big things are ahead of this girl!

 

 

TooFools

TooFools recently played Body & Soul and Knockanstockan, for which they received amazing reviews, have described their own sound as Soul/R’n’B, Psychedelic Pop, Neo Psychedelic and Electronic. TooFools upcoming EP is one to look out for.

 

 

Mother Mooch

Mother Mooch are a five piece Fuzz Rock band from Dublin, Ireland. They have drawn influence from a wide range of rock and punk acts from the 1970s, through 90’s grunge, alternative and desert/stoner rock right up to the current heavy psyche scene. Their fully self produced debut album “Nocturnes” is out now

 

 

Barry Jay Hughes

Hardworking singer songwriter Barry Jay Hughes has played the length and breadth of the Ireland, everywhere from Whelans to his native Monaghan, and also supporting great artists such as Jack L and Gavin Glass. His latest song “One Petal Down” has been doing well since its release.

 

 

Mythill Grim

Another artist appearing at Body & Soul’s stage at Electric Picnic this year is Mythill Grim. The Nigerian native, who has grown up in Ireland, is one to watch in Ireland’s Rap/Hip-Hop scene, which has come on leaps and bounds in recent years.

 

 

The BedBuggz

The BedBuggz lads have been picking up some decent airplay with their first song, “Wet”, from their upcoming EP. It’s a great track to listen to on a sunny day, even though it’s called Wet!

 

Popgun Warfare

Formerly Little Houdini, Popgun Warfare have transcended from a trio to a five piece and have played venues like Sin É and soon will be launching their new EP in The Workmans Club.