A House to Zerra One - The Ultimate List Of Irish Rock Groups And Artists
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| Artist ArtistName | Notes |
|---|---|
| 18th Empire | 18th Empire are a Dublin based Alternative rock band |
| 20 Bulls Each | Hardcore Irish punk/metal band from Dublin/Kilkenny. |
| 66e | 5 piece atmospheric indie rock band formed in 2002, released their debut album 'Fall down 7 times... Stand up 8' in 2005. Now going by the name 'Le Galaxie' |
| 79Cortinaz | Indie band based in Carlow/Laois; debut single released in 2004 and debut album 'Hopioki' out in 2007 |
| 9Lies | Rock band from Northern Ireland formed in 2003 |
| A House | Formed in Dublin in 1985, split in 1997; frontman David Couse has a new band 'Couse And The Impossible' |
| A Lazarus Soul | Dublin five piece formed by frontman Brian Brennigan in 2001, second album 'Graveyard of burnt out cars' out in 2006 |
| A Little Bitter | N. Ireland metal trio formed in 2004 |
| A Plastic Rose | Formed in 2006 from the remains of Sligo band Haiku Thiefs, based in Belfast |
| Abaddon Incarnate | Death metal band formed in 1994 |
| Adebisi Shank | 3 piece instrumental rock outfit from Wexford & Dublin |
| Adrian Crowley | Mellow indie singer/songwriter based in Dublin influenced by the likes of Low, Nick Drake and Leonard Cohen |
| Afro Celt Sound System | A diverse range of musicians including Irish and Kenyan create a fusion of Irish, African and electronic music |
| Aimon | Performance name for Dublin blues rock guitarist Samuel Eddy |
| Alan O'Rourke | Vocalist and songwriter from Cork, relaeased solo debut album in 2007 |
| Aleko | Aleko are an unsigned Dublin group that merge the sound of the club with the sound of the sweaty underground venue |
| Alphastates | Formerly known as babelfish, mellow electronica mixed with live instruments, released their debut album 'Made From Sand' in 2004 |
| ALT | Side project of Andy White, Liam O Maonlai and Tim Finn |
| Altar of Plagues | Altar of Plagues were a progressive metal band blending elements of black metal, post rock and industrial rock |
| An Emotional Fish | Dublin band which split after releasing 3 albums in the early-mid nineties. Vocalist Gerrard Wheelan formed an new band, Jerry Fish and the Mudbug Club in 2002 |
| And So I Watch You From Afar | Belfast instrumental guitar rock band incorporating elements of progressive, noise rock, hardcore, metal, punk in their own original brew |
| Andrew Handrick | Andrew is originally from Dublin, Ireland, now based in La Spezia, Italy. A self taught musician, he plays edgy indie/folk/rock with literate lyrics, |
| Andrew Strong | Launched a music career after rising to fame for his role as the vocalist in the movie 'The Commitments' |
| Andwella's Dream | Late 60's psychedelic band from Belfast lead by Dave Lewis. a.k.a Andwella |
| Andy White | Belfast-born singer-songwriter, performing since the mis-80s; currently based in Australia |
| Angel Pier | Dublin based four piece formed in 2006 |
| Ann Scott | Singer/songwriter Ann Scott released her debut album 'Poor Horse' in 2003 |
| Aortal | Dublin based alt rock band led by street musician, James O'Toole. |
| Archie The Leper | Downpatrick heavy metal outfit 1980-84 |
| Arkitekt | Group fromed by Noel Hogan (ex-Cranberries) along with Richard Walters from Oxford, UK. |
| Arm The Elderly | Cork band formed in 2005, mixes high energy rock with hip-hop for a sound something along the lines of Rage Against The Machine |
| Ash | Formed in Downpatrick, County Down in 1992 |
| Aslan | Formed in Dublin in 1982 |
| Autamata | Indie/Electronica group formed by Dublin-based artist/producer Ken McHugh |
| Auto Da Fe | Formed in 1980. Founding member Gay Woods was formerly in Steeleye Span. Phil Lynott produced their first 3 singles. |
| Autumn Owls | Five piece group from South Dublin formed in 2006; describe their music as 'Vintage acoustic alt. folk' |
| Bad Boat | Straightforward rock anthems in a classic heavy 70’s sound with an underlying punk and metal edge. |
| Bagatelle | Long running band fronted by Liam Reilly, most well known for their 1980 single 'Summer In Dublin' |
| Band On An Island | Five piece band from Newbridge, Co. Kildare |
| Bap Kennedy | Singer/songwriter/guitarist from Belfast, also was in Belfast band Energy Orchard. Brother of Brian Kennedy. |
| Barry McCabe | Blues Rock with a Celtic twist |
| Bell X1 | Formed by ex-members of Juniper after the departure of Damien Rice |
| Belsonic Sound | Innovative rock/reggae outfit. |
| Bernie Tormé | Dublin born heavy metal/hard rock guitarist had his own band 'The Bernie Torme Band' and also played for some bigger metal acts including Gillan, Ozzy Osbourne, Atomic Rooster |
| Betamax Format | Betamax Format create synth driven psyche punk workouts with vocals sometimes thrown in for good measure |
| Bill Coleman | Singer/songwriter/musicain from Cobh, Co. Cork. |
| Black 47 | New York-based band made up of Irish expatriates named for the the blackest year of the Irish Famine, 1847. |
| Black Daisy | A band of Rock Chicks that got together in 2004; featured on MTV 'Breaking Point' |
| Blackball Fighter | Co. Down four-piece formed in 2005 |
| Blackguard Smile | Hard rocking band formed in Belfast in 2006 |
| Blackwych | 80s Rock Band from Co. Kildare, signed to Crashed Records & Metal Masters |
| Blaze X | Late 70s/early 80s powerpop/punk band from Tuam |
| Blew | Dublin band formed in 1997 |
| Blink | Alt pop/rock band, released 2 albums in the 90s and one in 2004 |
| Blood or Whiskey | Celtic/Punk from Kildare. In a similar vein as The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly |
| Blue in Heaven | Dublin based pop/rock quartet active between 1982 and 1989 |
| Bluesville | One of the first Irish bands to reach the American charts in the sixties |
| Boa Morte | Elegently downbeat four-piece formed in Cork in 1998 |
| Bob Geldof | Launched solo career in 1986 after the Boomtown Rats split |
| Bon Ton Rouler | A new musical permutation and combination for two songwriters, Mick Major and David Duggan |
| Boomtown Rats | Very successful punk/new wave band led by Bob Geldof formed in Dun Laoghaire in 1975 |
| Boss Volenti | Dublin no-nonsense rock n roll outfit formed in 2003 |
| Brian | Initially a duo but now down to the core of Dubliner Ken Sweeney |
| Brian Houston | Singer/songwriter from Belfast |
| Brian Kennedy | Singer/songwriter from Belfast. Worked with Van Morrison |
| Brilliant Trees | Dublin four piece formed in the late 90s |
| Burning Shades | Sligo band fromed in 2006 |
| Bushplant | Folk rock fusion band from Co. Clare featuring Mary Custy on fiddle |
| Butterfly Child | Indie band lead by Joe Cassidy from Belfast |
| Cactus World News | One of the bands U2's Bono was promoting in the mid to late 80's |
| Cane 141 | Electronica/indie pop act from Galway formed in the late 90's |
| Carpenter Joe | Eighties band from Northern Ireland |
| CascadeSounds | Dublin indie & electronic band |
| Cashier No. 9 | Jangley pop/rock band from Belfast |
| Casper | Early 80's rock trio from Omagh, reformed in 2005 |
| Cathal Coughlan | Solo career followed Microdisney and Fatima Mansions |
| Cathy Davey | Edgy singer/songwriter from Dublin released her debut album 'Something Ilk' in 2004 |
| Celtachor | Irish mythology metal |
| Celtic Legacy | Celtic rock/metal band from around Dublin; formed in 1997, split in 2009 |
| Celtus | Pat & John McManus of Mama's Boys head off in an entirely different musical direction |
| Channel One | Dublin based electro-rock band formed in 2002 |
| Chaplin | Five piece indie/alt country band from Wexford |
| Cheap Freaks | Dublin Garage Rock band fronted by Robbie Brady (The Things) |
| Chequerboard | Chequerboard is the performance name of John Lambert, a Dublin based guitarist/producer who creates ambient soundscapes incorporating acoustic guitar |
| Chosen | Metal Band, formed in 2005, based in Dublin |
| Christie Hennessy | Folky singer/songwriter with unique voice, died in 2007 |
| Christy Moore | Folk singer/songwriter was part of Planxty and Moving Hearts |
| Chrome Horse | Formed in 2006 diverse backgrounds in Northern Ireland and Poland; purveyors of organ-tinged psyche rock |
| Clannad | Donegal band Clannad were originators of the new-age celtic sound |
| Clone Quartet | Belfast indie/electronica outfit |
| Codes | Indie electronic quartet from Dublin |
| Cold War | Hardcore/death metal band formed at the turn of the millenium in Dublin |
| Colenso Parade | Four piece rock group from Co. Tyrone |
| Connect Four Orchestra | Instrumental band formed in Dublin in 1999. Released 2 singles, 1 Album. Been on a break since 2003. |
| Couse and The Impossible | Dave Couse, formerly of 'A House' returns to the fray with a new band, 'The Impossible', and a new album 'The World Should Know'. |
| Cowboy X | Four-piece alternative rock band formed in 2003, with a female vocalist. |
| Crayonsmith | Indie synth/electronic rock outfit formed by Ciaran Smith in 2004 |
| Creation's Tears | Creation's Tears are a metal band based in Belfast. |
| Crimson | Four piece alternative rock band from Co. Westmeath |
| Crocodile Tears | Mid-Late 80's group from Omagh |
| Cruachan | Celtic metal |
| Cry Before Dawn | Four piece from Wexford that aspired to follow in the footsteps of U2 in mid-late 80's |
| Cry Yuma | Cry Yuma are a 4-piece alternative rock/pop band from Kildare, now based in Dublin |
| CUT | Dublin-based, guitar-driven, indie 4-piece |
| Cyclefly | Alt metal/nu-metal outfit active in late 90s / early 00s |
| Dae Kim | Exciting new band formed by Terry Cullen, former drummer of Ten Speed Racer; released their debut album in 2005 |
| Dali | Four piece alt. rock outfit from Thomastown Co. Kilkenny |
| Damien Dempsey | Dublin singer/songwriter with distinctive voice |
| Damien Rice | Talanted singer/songwriter from Celbridge, Co. Kildare; achieved huge success with his album 'O' released n 2002; formerly frontman of Juniper. |
| Dark Room Notes | Four piece electronic indie pop/rock outfit from Dublin |
| Darkest Era | Northern Ireland based, Celtic laced epic metal band (formerly known as Nemesis) |
| David Geraghty | Multi-instrumentalist member of Bell X1 also has a career as a solo musician |
| David Holmes | Eclectic Mix DJ/ soundtracker from Belfast |
| David Hopkins | Former member of Dublin band LiR |
| David Kitt | Dublin-based singer-songwriter |
| David Virgin | Dublin born David Virgin is a vetran of the Australlian underground punk scene, now based in Dublin |
| Davy Spillane | Renowned Uillean pipes player was a founding member of Moving Hearts |
| De Confidence | Cork group featuring the strongly Cork accented voice of Anthony McCarthy |
| Deaf Animal Orchestra | Popular indie rock band from Waterford City |
| Decal | Electronica group from Dublin |
| Declan de Barra | Solo acoustic artist originally from Waterford, performed in Australlia and fromed a band called Clann Zu; based back in Ireland since 2002 |
| Declan O'Rourke | Acclaimed singer/songwriter; released his debut album 'Since Kyabram' in 2004 |
| Delorentos | Angular guitar pop/rock with an 80's feel |
| Dinah Brand | Formed by Dylan Philips, ex-Pet Lamb |
| Director | Pop-rock quartet from Malahide, Dublin, formed in 2005 |
| Dirty Beatniks | Electronica group fromed in London in early 90s by Dubliners Neil Higgins and Rory Carille |
| Dirty Epics | Spiky punk pop four piece fronted by female voclaist; formed in 2007 in Dublin |
| Dispatches | Dublin indie band formed in 2009 |
| Distractors | Dublin five piece alt. rock outfit formed in 2006 |
| Dolores O'Riordan | The voice of The Cranberriers is now performing as a solo artist and has a new album out |
| Donnacha Costello | Ambient/Electronica artist |
| Dr. Strangely Strange | Experimental folk rock group formed in Dublin in 1967 |
| Dropkick Murphys | Formed in Boston in 1996, Dropkick Murphys are one of the more well known of the plethora of Irish music/punk crossover bands to come out of The States. |
| Dry County | Dublin based indie band |
| Dublin Duck Dispensary | Lo-fi one-boy band |
| Duke Special | Duke Special is an eccentric Belfast artist (aka Peter Wilson) 'whose bruised romanticism and soft Northern tinged vocals are at sharp juxtaposition with his wild dreadlocks, smudged eyeliner and unfeasibly wide trousers' |
| Ed Zealous | Five piece rock outfit from Coleraine |
| Ego Minefield | Late 80s/early 90s power-pop 4 piece from from Letterkenny, Co. Donegal |
| Eire Apparent | Late 60's psychedelic band, Jimi Hendrix played on their only album |
| Ellison 9 | Dublin 8-piece rock band formed in 2003 |
| Elvis Costello | A.k.a. Declan Mc Manus, English born of Irish ancestory with strong Irish ties |
| Emily | Dublin based powerpop five piece with a Donegal lassie on vocals, formed in 2005 |
| Emmett Tinley | Emmett Tinley from Blessington launched a solo career after his former band The Prayerboat called it quits in 2001 |
| Energy Orchard | Belfast band featured Bap Kennedy who went on to record as a solo artist |
| Engine Alley | 90s pop/rock band formed in Kilkenny in the late 1980s |
| Enya | After leaving Clannad Enya went on to become an internation success with her multi-layered new agey soundscapes |
| Eoghan Colgan | Irish singer songwriter from N. Ireland, currently living in Glasgow |
| Era Vulgaris | Prog-metal band formed in Dublin in 2004 |
| Ernie Graham | Singer/guitarist from Belfast, formed Eire Apparent in the late 60's, followed with a solo album |
| Estel | Estel are a Dublin based instrumental rock group started by two sisters from Co. Roscommon. To date they have released four albums. |
| Eternal Helcaraxe | Black metal from Cavan |
| Evil Harrisons | Alternative-rock group formed in Dundalk in 2004 |
| Fat Lady Sings | Founded in Dublin in 1986 by Nick Kelly, released 2 albums in the early 90s before they split in 1994 and Kelly went solo |
| Fatima Mansions | Raw and edgy rock group 'The Fatima Mansions' were foremd by Cork man Cathal Coughlan, ex-Microdisney, in 1989 |
| Fean And Travers | Current gigging partnership of ex-horslips guitatist Johnny Fean and bassist Steve Travers |
| Feargal Sharkey | Went solo after the Undertones split in the early 80's |
| femmepop | femmepop is Margaret O'Sullivan from Cork |
| Feverpitch | Rock trio from Co. Louth |
| Fifteen Minutes | Four piece punky alt. rock band from Dublin |
| Fight Like Apes | Punky synth pop four-piece from Dublin |
| Fighting With Wire | Alternative rock and punk band from Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Fingersmith | Alternative rock band from Cork |
| Fionn Regan | Folk rock artist from Bray, Co. Wicklow, garners regular comparisons to both Damien Rice and Nick Drake; released his debut album in 2006 |
| FireGarden | Wexford band FireGarden formed in 2003 |
| Fireland | Heavy Metal band from Northern Ireland formed in 2003 |
| Flogging Molly | Pogues influenced L.A. based band formed by Dubliner Dave King mix revved up irish trad. music with punk |
| Floyd Soul And The Wolf | This Waterford four-piece, formed in 2005, play heartfelt rock and roll stripped back to the basics |
| Fontaines D.C. | Edgy, punky rock sung in a heavy Dublin accent reminisant of Damien Dempsy |
| FOS Brothers | Bucolic folk has a psychedelic head-fit |
| Foy Vance | Soulful singer/songwriter/musician from Bangor, Co. Down currently based in London. |
| Francie Conway | Francie Conway is a singer/songwriter, musician & producer; performs with his group 'The Works' as well as solo |
| Frantic State | Up and coming hard rock/grunge band from Kilkenny |
| Fred | Cork based five-piece pop/rock outfit |
| Freddie White | Singer/songwriter from Cobh, Co. Cork, was a founding member of Scullion |
| Fruupp | 1970s progressive rock band, which originated in Belfast |
| FUBAR | An alternative metal band from Galway/Clare, now renamed as Ilenkus |
| Funky Junction | A makeshift band consisting of the first incarnation of Thin Lizzy with addition of vocalist and keyboards from the Dublin band Elmer Fudd came together to release a tribute to Deep Purple album |
| Future Kings of Spain | 4 piece from Dublin, relaesed debut album in 2003, 2nd album "Nervousystem" out in 2007 |
| Gama Bomb | Speed/trash metal band from Newry founded in 2002 |
| Gangsters | Ska group from Dublin |
| Garrett Wall | Irish musician who relocated to Madrid |
| Gary Moore | One of the all time great guitarists and master of a variety of styles including hard rock, heavy metal, jazz rock and blues - RIP |
| Gavin Friday | Former front man of The Virgin Prunes established a solo career as singer/songwriter/composer and additionally as a painter and actor. |
| Gavin Glass And The Holy Shakers | Americana/alt. country artist from Dublin; released their debut album in 2005 |
| Gavin Ryan | Dublin troubadour Gavin Ryan released his critically acclaimed debut, Broken Blues, in 2006 |
| Geasa | Celtic metal band from Dublin, formed in 1994 |
| Gemma Hayes | Tipperary-born Gemma Hayes won the Best Irish Female Artist award at the 2006 Meteor Ireland Music Awards |
| General Fiasco | Belfast indie band fromed in 2007 |
| Geriko | This Drogheda band are purveors of straight forward rootsy, funky hard rock in the vein of The Black Crows |
| Ghost Of An American Airman | Northern Irish band of late 80's, early 90's |
| Gilbert O'Sullivan | Co. Waterford born singer-songwriter best known for his early 70's hits |
| giveamanakick | Rock duo from Limerick whose total loudness is greater than the sum of all parts |
| Glen Hansard | Glen Hansard of The Frames and The Swell Season released a solo album in 2012 |
| Glenwash | Indie rock band formed in Longford, split in 2007 |
| Glyder | Thin Lizzy inspired retro hard rock band from Wicklow, formerly known as Hollywood, about to release their debut album |
| Goats Don't Shave | Popular folk/folk rock group from Donegal had a big hit in the early 90s with "Las Vegas in the hills of Donegal"; Split up around 2000. |
| Gorbachov | 5 piece Wateford rock band |
| Gráda | Gráda are a Celtic fusion group that meld Irish traditional music with the contemporary |
| Grand Pocket Orchestra | |
| Grand Slam | Formed by Phil Lynott after after Thin Lizzy's official dissolution |
| Granny's Intentions | Limerick rock band of the late 60s/early 70s, fronted by singer/songwriter Johnny Duhan who went on to solo success as a writer and performer on the folk scene. |
| Great Western Squares | Dublin based alt-country outfit formed by Gary Fitzpatrick; active in the second half of the 90s |
| Gregory Gray | Eclectic singer songwriter from North Antrim coast now based in London |
| Halves | Dublin based ambient electronica outfit formed in 2006 |
| Ham Sandwich | Indie band from Kells |
| Hassle Merchants | Punk band gigging on the Dublin music scene since 2005 |
| Henry McCullough | Portstewart, Co. Derry born guitarist played with a long line of major acts including Eire Apparent, Sweeneys Men, Wings, Joe Cocker, and a host of other well known artists; Also released solo recordings |
| Herm | Herm is the music of Kevin Connolly who performs live with his band, The Hermanos. |
| Hey Paulette | Indie band formed in Dublin in 1987, split in 1991 |
| Hinterland | Dublin based musical partnership of Gerry Leonard and Donal Coghlan active from 1987 to 1994 |
| Hogan | Rock group fronted by Mark Hogan |
| Honey For Christ | Belfast heavy metal band formed in November 1998 |
| Horslips | First and most successfull band at combining irish traditional music with hard rock. Not that well known internationally but perhaps the most legendary band within Ireland. |
| Host | 3 members of Horslips, Eamon Carr, Johnny Fean and Charles O'Connor had this short lived vehicle in 1984/5. Released an album called Tyral plus a few singles |
| Hothouse Flowers | Founded in Dublin in mid-eighties by Liam O'Maonlai, achieved success with their 1988 debut album 'People' |
| House of Cosy Cushions | Dublin based band with an extended family of core players and guests drifting in and out |
| Howard Moss | Singer/Guitarist from Co. Meath, performs rock music in the vain of Springsteen, Petty and Clapton. |
| Hueman | Short-lived band formed in 2004 by former members of the band Cyclefly |
| Humanzi | Dublin indie band with hint of 80's in their energetic sound, released their debut album in 2006 |
| Hunger's Mother | Hard rock/classic rock band from Ballymoney/Ballycastle Co Antrim |
| Hybrasil | Indie pop band based in Wicklow town |
| Iain Archer | Singer, songwriter, guitarist from Northern Ireland; former member of Snow Patrol |
| Iama | Acoustic & instrumental atmospheric songwriting duo from Cavan |
| Ian Whitty | Cork based Indie/folk artist from Killarney |
| Idol Joy | 80s new wave/rock/pop band from Cork city |
| Ilenkus | Ilenkus are a five piece progressive metal band from Galway, formerly called FUBAR |
| Ilya K | Waterford four piece alt. synth & guitar rock outfit recorded their debut album in 2007 |
| In Case Of Fire | Hard edged three piece rock outfit from Belfast |
| In Tua Nua | Celtic rock band and prot?g?s of U2. They also helped give Sinead O'Connor her start. |
| Inch High | Four-piece hard rock outfit from Newcastle, Co. Down and Belfast formed in 2002 |
| Indian | Rock band from Sligo featuring Pat McManus (ex-Mama's Boys, Celtus) on guitar |
| Interference | Indie band formed in the early-mid eighties, centered around Fergus O' Farrell |
| Into Paradise | This Dublin 4-piece formed in 1986 and influenced by Echo & The Bunnymen were the first commerical sucess for Setanta Records |
| Íse | A singer/songwriter with beautiful voice, released her debut album in 2007 |
| I`ll Eat Your Face | Grindcore duo from Cork City, known for Zen-like can consumption and river-like flow of nonsense. |
| Jack L | Originally from Athy, Co. Kildare, Jack L (Jack Lukeman) has released a number of acclaimed albums |
| Jaded Sun | Hard rocking band formed in Dublin in 2002 |
| James Vincent McMorrow | Folk singer/songwriter/musician |
| Jape | The solo project of Richie Egan of The Redneck Manifesto |
| Jekyl | 5 piece Rock/Metal act based in Kildare |
| Jemson Green | Riff based rock band formed in 2005 |
| Jenny Lindfors | Acoustic folk artist, released her acclaimed debut album, 'When the night time comes', in March 2007 |
| Jester | 5 piece Rock/Indie band based in Thurles, debut single charted in 2007 |
| Jim Armstrong | Jim Armstrong was the guitarist with famous 1960's Belfast beat group 'Them' and also played with the likes of Van Morrison, Jim Morrison, Captin Beefheart & Frank Zappa; Formed his own band - 'The Jim Armstrong Band' in the 1990s. |
| Jimi Slevin | Guitarist, formed Peggy's Leg in early 70's, played with Skid Row and The Jimi Slevin Band. Released solo album in 1983. |
| Jinx Lennon | Agit-rocker-cum-rapper from Dundalk |
| JJ72 | Indie guitar trio formed in Dublin in 1997 |
| Joan of Arse | Dublin-based indie band formed in 1996 |
| Jodavino | Five piece Cork group formed in 2005 by brother and sister duo, Joe and Aoibheann Carey. |
| Joe Chester | Former member of Ten Speed Racer released a solo album in 2005 |
| Joe O'Donnell Band | Violinist, played with various groups before forming his own group and releasing the album Gaodhol's Vision |
| John Spillane | Acclaimed folk singer/songwriter from Cork released his debut solo album in 1997 |
| John, Shelly And The Creatures | Belfast band formed in 2007 |
| Joyrider | Now defunct power punk band from Portadown |
| Jubilee Allstars | Now defunct Dublin lo-fi group included the 3 McCormack brothers |
| Juliet Turner | Singer/songwriter from Co. Tyrone, awarded the Meteor Music Award for best Irish female performer in 2005 |
| Jung Turks | Instrumental duo from Galway play pretty complex acoustic guitar stuff with hardcore drums |
| Juniper | Formed in Kildare in 1994 and evolved into Bell X1 after the departure of Damien Rice in 1999. |
| Juno Falls | Myles O Reilly from Dublin began making music under the moniker Juno Falls in 2003 |
| Ka tet | Ka tet are a nationally touring altenative rock band from the west of Ireland. |
| Katie Kim | Former member of Dae-Kim, Katie Kim wen ther seperate ways and realeased the album Twelve in 2008 |
| Kaydee | Four-piece band from Kilkenny |
| Kerbdog | Grunge/Metal band from Kilkenny |
| Kevin Barry | Solo artist based in Dublin, debut album released in 2008 with all instruments played by Barry |
| Kiernan McMullan | Irish based singer/songwriter who grew up mostly in Boston |
| Kíla | Long running experimental Celtic crossover group formed in 1987. Two members of the early lineup went on to join The Frames. |
| Kill City Defectors | Four piece from Kildare play their electro rock with a funky edge |
| Kopek | Hard rockin' trio from Dublin |
| Kyon | Electro driven Drum Loops fused with Sonic Post Rock Riffery!!! |
| La Rocca | Pop/rock band formed by Irish lads and one English guy who met at Cardiff University and relocated to Los Angeles |
| Ladydoll | 4-piece rock band from Cork |
| Large Mound | Large Mound is a 4-piece rock group based in Dublin. Their music combines elements of indie, classic rock and and metal. |
| Last Known Addiction | Hard rock/metal band from N. Ireland |
| Latitude | Dublin based hard rock band |
| Lauren Guillery | French-born Dublin-based female artist with attitude |
| Le Bien | Dublin based synth & guitar duo |
| Le Galaxie | Purveors of atmospheric spacy layered compositions; formerly known as 66e |
| Leanbh | Electro-acoustic duo from Meath, fromed in 2006 |
| Leanne Harte | Young rock guitarist from Sutton, Dublin, released debut album in 2006 |
| Lerner | Cork band formerly known as 'The Martin Ryan Band' formed officially in 2004 |
| Les Enfants | A new-wave group active in the 1980s |
| Liam Ó Maonlaí | Former Hothouse Flowers frontman, released a Celtic inspired solo album 'rian' in 2005 |
| Light | Late 70's N.I. rock band formed by Jim Armstrong (ex Them) |
| Light A Big Fire | Eamonn Carr of Horslips fame was the manager of this 80's band |
| LiR | Hard rock / prog rock band from Dublin active in the nineties |
| Lisa Hannigan | After parting ways with Damien Rice in 2007 Lisa Hannigan has focused on her solo career |
| little xs for eyes | Indie pop/rock group featuring current and former members of Life After Modelling, Butterfly Explosion and 66E; Launched their debut EP in 2007 |
| Loko Parentis | Dublin based band blending turbo-charged pop-punk ditties, screaming feedback, twisted funk and mangled dark groove |
| Los Langeros | Crazy punk psychobilly outfit based in Cork |
| Lotus Crown | 90's group founded and fronted by Jimi Shields, ex-Rollerskate Skinny and brother of Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine) |
| Loudest Whisper | Folk rock/progressive folk group formed in the early 1970s |
| Love Notes And Ashes | Four piece band formed in 2010 in Dublin |
| Ludwig O'Neill | Former frontman with Belfast bands Chalice, The Bush Turkeys and Reeferadio... now on a solo career |
| Luka Bloom | Known in Ireland as 'Christy Moore's brother', Luka Blook is a talented writer and passionate preformer of folky rock and who also has a gift for uniquely interpreting other artists songs and make them his own. |
| Mael Mordha | Mael Mordha mixes elements of Celtic Rock, Doom Metal and Irish Folklore and Mythology and incorporates traditional Irish instrumentation into their unique sound which they call 'Gaelic Doom Metal' |
| Mainline | Formed in 2003 by 3 brothers and 3 lifelong friends |
| Mako | Group formed by ex-Cyclefly members Declan O'Shea and Christian Montagne |
| Mamas Boys | McManus brothers from Fermanagh were originally playing traditional music but turned to rock after being inspired by Horslips. They turned out some good metal music on the early and mid 80 |
| mannikin | Up and coming unsigned 4 piece rock/pop/indi/grunge from Cork |
| Marc Carroll | Former member of Puppy Love Bomb and The Hormones; branched out on his own in 2000 |
| Mark Geary | Dublin born, based in New York |
| Martin Finke | Critically acclaimed indie singer/songwriter who was born in Germany and grew up in Clifden, Co. Galway |
| Mary Coughlan | Jazz and Blues singer from Galway who began her performing career in 1984 |
| Mass Extinction | Dublin based thrash metal band formed in 2003 |
| Mellow Candle | Folk rock band of the early 70's |
| Mellow Drops | Interesting alt/prog/experimental rock band from Dunshaughlin Co Meath, on the go since 1989, released their first album in 2007 |
| Mesner | Irish band that relocated to Los Angeles in 2006 |
| Messiah J And The Expert | Dublin hip hop duo |
| Mexican Pets | Dublin guitar rock band formed in 1990 and disbanded in 1997, back together in 2006 |
| Mic Christopher | His aclaimed debut solo album Skylarkin' was released in 2002, a year after his death |
| Michael Knight | Indie pop group led by Richard Murphy; formed in 2001, released debut album in 2005; based between Dublin & Berlin |
| Mick Duffy | Singer and songwriter from Ballymun, Dublin; released debut album 'Awakening' in 2007 |
| Microdisney | Formed in Cork in 1980 by vocalist Cathal Coughlan and guitarist Sean O'Hagan. Coughlan later went on to form 'The Fatima Mansions'. |
| Migalink | Dublin based electronica trio |
| Mike Bartlett | Singer/songwriter with a great voice, worked as a backline tech for many years, now performing and recording his own music |
| Million Dollar Reload | Tyrone based hard rock band in the vein of Aerosmith, AC/DC, GnR; formed in 2005 |
| Miriam Ingram | Former member of now defunct Wild Oscars, Miriam Ingram released her debut solo album 'Trampoline' in 2006 |
| Miss Paula Flynn | Singer with angelic voice from Co. Armagh garnered attention in 2007 for her version of Bowie's Let's Dance |
| Mocrac | Five piece, Dublin based indie pop/electronica outfit |
| mojoFURY | Belfast/Lisburn rock trio |
| Moloko | Electronica duo based in Sheffield comprising of Irish-born singer Roisin Murphy and Mark Brydon |
| Mono Band | Solo project of Noel Hogan, ex-The Cranberries |
| Montage | Early 80's Indie pop rock 4 piece from Ballymun Finglas Area |
| Morello | Alt. hard rock band from Dublin, relaesed debut album in Aug 06. |
| Moskowitz | Four piece indie/alternative/blues rock band based in Tallagh originally formed in 2002 |
| Mourning Beloveth | Death/doom metal band formed in 1992 |
| Moving Hearts | Blended Irish folk with rock. Members included Donal Lunny, Davey Spillanne, Christy Moore, Declan Sinnott. |
| Mrnorth | Formed in Dublin in the late 1990's, released their debut Lifesize in 2004. |
| Mugger Dave | Galway trio formed in 2007 |
| Mumblin' Deaf Ro | Stage name of Dublin singer/songwriter Ronan Hession |
| Mundy | Singer/songwriter from Birr, Co. Offaly |
| Mushroom | Psychedelic folk prog band originated in Dublin in 1972 |
| My Bloody Valentine | Highly acclaimed for their unique trippy densly layered guitar drone topped by delicate breathy vocals. |
| My Brother Woody | Vehical of Dublin indie pop songwriter Michael Cleare |
| My Little Funhouse | Hard rock group from Kilkenny formed in 1991 |
| myp et jeep | Kilkenny band formed in 2005 |
| N.C. Lawlor | Nial Lawlor is a gifted blues & bluegrass slide guitarist, peforms as a busker and session musician |
| Neosupervital | Four piece Dublin based electronica act |
| New Amusement | Dublin alternative/indie band made up of former school mates |
| New Sunset Hotel | Mayo band whose debut single in 2010 The Bitter End went to No 10. in Irish Charts |
| Nick Kelly | Formerly frontman with The Fat Lady Sings |
| Nina Hynes | Nina Hynes released her critically acclaimed debut album 'Staros' in May '02. |
| Ninebar International | From Northern Ireland, predecessors of Roque Junior |
| No Sweat | Dublin-based hard rock group from late 80s early 90s |
| Noise Control | Techno mixed with guitar rock in the vein of The Prodigy/Chemical Brothers/Rage Against The Machine |
| Not Men But Giants | Indie/electronica group from Co. Westmeath |
| ODi | Acoustic folk-rock pop fantastic vocals |
| Offshore | Five piece band from Swords, Co. Dublin |
| Old Season | Epic, melodic, doom-laden Irish Heavy Metal |
| OMB and the Furious Tree | Formed in 2005 by former Ravines members and ex-Ripleys frontman |
| One Day International | Dublin band formed in 2007 |
| One September | Five peice melodic rock band from Ennis, played around the circuit in early 80s |
| Oppenheimer | Indie/electronica duo from Belfast |
| Paddy Casey | Dublin based singer/songwriter |
| Paddy Goodwin And The Holy Ghosts | Quality blues rock from Drogheda |
| Paddy Saul | Paddy Saul is an established singer/songwriter from Drumconrath, County Meath, Ireland, living in Boston since 1995 |
| Panama Kings | Belfast band fromed in 2007 |
| Panda Kopanda | Indie rock band from Belfast |
| Paradox | Alternative Rock/Grunge Outfit formed in Cork in 1996 |
| Paranoid Visions | Punk band formed in 1981 and split in 1992, reformed in 1996 |
| Pat McManus | Hard rock guitarist from Co.Fermanagh of Mama's Boys fame. Now with Indian and also as a solo artist. |
| Paul Brady | Prolific singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Strabane has released a string of albums from the 80s through to the present |
| Paul Casey | Singer/songwriter/guitarist from Derry |
| Paul Cunniffe | Paul Cunniffe, an Irish singer-songwriter from Tuam, Co.Galway. Former frontman of Blaze X. Now deceased. |
| Pavesi | Pop/rock group from Donegal Town |
| Peggy's Leg | 70's band formed by Jimi Slevin, released the album 'Grinilla' |
| Perish The Thought | Perish The Thought are a 5 piece metal outfit from Cork city, their sound being described as heavy, discordant, melodic cacophony |
| Pet Lamb | Dublin band had a number of releases on the Therapy? related label, Blunt, in the nineties |
| Peter O'Malley | Singer/songwriter from Limerick, also a standup comedian |
| Phil Lynott | One of Irelands most charasmatic rockers fronted Thin Lizzy and also recorded a couple of solo albums |
| Philip Morrow | Alt folk/indie artist from Donegal now based in Galway; Previously recorded under the band name, The Red Rose Cafe |
| Philtre | Indie-alternative-rock act from Tralee Co Kerry, formed in 2004 |
| Picturehouse | Dublin based band, released debut album 'Shinebox' in the late 90's, currently working on their 4th studio album |
| Pilotlight | Four piece formerly known as Polar formed in Dublin, currently based in London |
| Pinky | Pinky is a new artist with a voice that sounds different; he released his debut single in 2006. |
| PirateTape | Hard edged electro rock four pice from Galway |
| Planxty | Formed in 1973, Planxty mixed Irish folk and traditional music with modern influences. Members included Christy Moore and Donal Lunny. |
| Pop Mecanics | Early eighties new wave group |
| Power Of Dreams | Indie rock band from Dublin, active from 1989 to1994 |
| Primordial | Long running metal group that got together towards end of 1980's in Skerries, Co. Dublin |
| Primrose | Band formed in Denmark by indie singer/songwriter Adrian Sullivan in 2003 |
| Pulling Faces | Eighties goth/dance band |
| Puppy Love Bomb | Early 90's Dublin band |
| Purple Haze | 80's hard rock band from the Waterford/Wexford area |
| Putrefy | Northern Ireland Death Metal/Grindcore band on the go since 1992 |
| Pyramid | Tipperary-based rock band of the 1970s, fronted by guitarist Tommy Lyons. Busy gigging band with strong Santana influences. |
| Q | Q is the solo project of Colm Quearney former member of Dublin bands Dragon Fly and LIR |
| Rarely Seen Above Ground | Performance name for experimental mulit-instrumentalist Jeremy Hickey from Kilkenny |
| Raw Novembre | Raw Novembre gigged around Ireland from 1990 to 1997 |
| Redtwelve | 5 piece rock band from Dundalk |
| Redtwelve | 5 piece rock band |
| Relish | Belfast 3 piece |
| Remma | Formed in Cork 2003. Signed to Morrissey's Attack/Sanctuary label. |
| Republic Of Loose | Five piece Dublin band play their brand of retro funk rock |
| Revelino | Five-piece Dublin band formed in 90's and broke up a few years ago |
| Revere | Up-and-coming Cork band Revere released their debut album 'Modern Science' in 2005 |
| Ricky Warwick | From Newtownards, Co. Down, former member of New Model Army and The Almighty embarked on a solo career in 2002. |
| Riff Master General | Heavy metal group form Northern Ireland formed in 1998 |
| Robotnik | Robotnik is an adventurous Lo-fi concoction of pop, electronic beats by Chris Morrin from Baldoyle |
| Rocky De Valera and the Gravediggers | Now reformed Dublin punk / rock 'n roll band, originally formed in 1977 |
| Rodrigo Y Gabriela | A sensationl instrumental duo of blazing fast-fingered guitarists that make highly inovative use of the guitar to add a percussive dimension to their music. Originally form Mexico City, they moved to Ireland in 1999 and now make Dublin their base. |
| Roesy | [Male] singer/songwriter from Birr, Co.Offaly |
| Rohan | Singer/songwriter/guitarist grew up mostly in Australia and now based in Dublin; son of punk veteran David Virgin. |
| Roisin Murphy | Formerly part of the Moloko electronica group, Roisin Murphy launched a solo career after Moloko split in 2001 |
| Rollers/Sparkers | Experimental electronica/ambient rock group |
| Rollerskate Skinny | Rollerskate Skinny was formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1992 by vocalist/guitarist Ken Griffin, guitarist Ger Griffin and bassist Stephen Murray. They released the critically acclaimed 'Horsedrawn Wishes' in 1996. |
| Roper | Hardcore metal/grindcore band from Limerick |
| Roque Junior | Northern Ireland band made up of former members of Joyrider and Ninebar International |
| Rory Gallagher | One of the greatest rock guitarists of all time |
| Royseven | Alternative rock band from Co.Dublin formed in 2003, formerly known as Jove |
| Rubyhorse | Formed in Cork in 1997, moved to Boston the following year. Rubyhorse released their debut album in 2002 |
| Rudi | Punk band formed in Belfast in 1975 |
| Sandstone | Hard rock/metal band from Derry, formed in 2003, disbanded in 2007 |
| Saville | Dublin 4-piece, known for their melodic jangly Rickenbacker driven rock |
| Scald | Thrash/grindcore metal band from Belfast |
| Scavenger | Metal band formed in Drogheda in 2001, active until 2006 |
| Scenes (The Brand) | Jazz/Post-Rock fellows from Kerry |
| Scheer | 1990s alternative rock/metal band from Derry |
| Screaming Orphans | Four sisters from Co. Donegal now based in New York |
| Sean Needham | Singer/Songwriter from Donegal, based in Dublin for several years where he released the album "Loosely based on a true story" and several singles. Now based in Denmark |
| Sean O'Connor | Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter and Producer. Was the lead singer/guitarist and songwriter for The Lookalikes. |
| Secret Police | Limerick band |
| Shaine | Late 80s, early 90s pop/rock act |
| Shallow Stream | Hard rocking band formed in Dublin in 2006 |
| Shane MacGowan and the Popes | Shane formed The Popes after departing from The Pogues |
| Shock Treatment | North Belfast New Wave 1978-1983 |
| Shoctopus | Hard rock/classic metal band from Dublin |
| Silent Running | 1980's Belfast band, recorded 3 albums |
| Simple Kid | Simple Kid is Cork born Ciaran McFeely who plays a trippy, folky brand of music backed by the rest of his band (his laptop) |
| Sinéad Lohan | Folksinger and songwriter Sinéad Lohan debuted in 1995 with the album 'Who Do You Think I Am' and released the follow-up 'No Mermaid' in 1998 |
| Sinead O'Connor | A great voice all the way from a whisper to a scream and from punk to traditional Irish airs. |
| Sirocco | Mostly instrumental, metal band from Cork formed in 2003 |
| Sixteen Layers | Four piece alternative rock band from Dublin |
| Sixth House | US based metal group fronted by Irishman Martin O'Brien |
| Skid Row | Led by Brush Shiels, included a young Gary Moore in it's lineup and briefly Phil Lynott. |
| Skindive | Combining rock riffs with electronic beats and female volcals Skindive were formed in Dublin at the end of the 90s, moved to the US got a record deal and released ther debut album in 2001 |
| Slave Zero | Death metal band from Kilkenny |
| Slingbacks | Mid 90s punky pop trio |
| Snow Patrol | Formed in Dundee, Scotland by Gary Lightbody and Mark McClelland (left in 2005) from Nothern Ireland, Their 4th ablum 'Eyes Open', released in 2006, topped Irish & UK charts |
| Soma State | Four piece hard edged rock band from Wexford |
| Something Happens | Dublin based guitar-oriented pop/rock four piece emerged in the late 80s released their debut in 1988 and followed with a few albums in the early 90s |
| Speedking | Hard/Progressive Rock outfit from Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan |
| Spud | 1970s folk rock group who heavily influenced by the likes of Sweeney's Men, Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span |
| St Vitus Dance | Belfast band formed in 1985. Lead singer Noel Burke later briefly fronted Echo and The Bunneymen |
| Stalag 17 | Punk band from Belfast, Northern Ireland that existed from 1980 to 1987. |
| Stand | Stand are a Dublin 4-piece rock band. |
| Stand-Up Guy | Belfast thrash metal band formed in 2000 |
| Stanley Super 800 | Four-piece indie-rock band from Cork formed in 2003 by former members of a trad group |
| Star Belgrade | Indie/Electronica group formed in 2006 |
| Stars of Heaven | Country-tinged indie band active between 1985 and 1988 |
| Steafán Hanvey | Singer/songwriter from Downpatrick, Co. Down |
| Steel Tormentor | Old school heavy metal band from Mayo, formed in 1996; debut album 'Unleashed' released in 2004 |
| Stepaside | Early 80s band, released the album "Sit Down and Relapse" in 1980 |
| Stiff Little Fingers | One of the best bands out of the late 70's punk scene (much rawer, grittier and punkier than the Clash who they are often compared with). Many of their songs such as the classics 'Alternative Ulster', and 'Suspect Device' were about life during the 'troubles' in Northern Ireland. |
| Stillroom | This Dublin band formed in 2004 have a 'back to the eighties' hard rock vibe going |
| Stoat | Quirky trio 2 of which are from Wexford |
| Stone Throwing Youths | Band centering around 20 year old blind multi instrumentalist Brian Casey from Cork |
| Suddyn | Anthemic rock band in New York in 2002 by 2 brothers from NY and 2 Clonmel natives; currently based in both Ireland and NY |
| Sultans of Ping FC | Founded in 1989, and split up by 1997, reunited in 2005 for a series of gigs. Most known for their early 90's single "Where's Me Jumper?" |
| Sundrive | Dublin based band consisting of bassist Mick McDonnel and guitarist Steve Cranley, |
| Super Extra Bonus Party | Indie-electronica band, formed in November 2005 and based in Dublin |
| Sweet Jane | Dublin based psychadelic/shoegaze rock outfit |
| Sweet Savage | Belfast heavy metal band that featured Vivian Campbell on guitar |
| Tadhg Cooke | Jazz tinged acoustic folk artist from Dublin |
| Tara Blaise | Stage name for solo-artist Tara Egan-Langley formeraly of Kaydee and the Wilde Oscars |
| Tara Telephone | More of an literary/art group in the 60s beat poet tradition than a rock group, included Eamon Carr and inspired some of Horslips works |
| Taste | The power trio Taste, led by Rory Gallagher, was one of Ireland's early successes internationally |
| Television Room | Indie pop/rock band formed in Dublin in 2007 |
| Ten Past Seven | Instrumental trio from Kerry that move seamlessy between delicate intricate passages and heavy guitar riffs |
| Ten Speed Racer | Ten Speed Racer were a Dublin indie band consistings of the three Barrett brothers and two friends, active from 2000 to 2004 |
| Terrordactyl | Experimental math rock / noise rock outfit from Dublin |
| That Petrol Emotion | Formed in Derry by ex-Undertones guitarist Sean O'Neill after the Undertones split up. |
| The 4 Of Us | Long running band formed in Newry in the late eighties by two brothers |
| The Adventures | Formed by ex-members of Belfast band The Starjets; powerful vocal harmonies and catchy melodies |
| The Aftermath | Indie band formed by the Cronin brothers after return to Ireland from Leeds in 2004 |
| The Answer | Four piece retro/classic rock band from Downpatrick |
| The Arrangements | Four piece Indie/Rock outfit from Waterford fromed in 2006 |
| The Atrix | Dublin based punk band active between 1978 and 1983 |
| The Beat Poets | Rock band from Northern Ireland formed in 2005 |
| The BibleCodeSundays | London based Irish band Irish folk/rock crossover |
| The Big Geraniums | Folk rock ensemble originally formed in London in 1990 but moved back to Ireland, still going strong after multiple lineup changes |
| The Black Tokens | Belfast rock-n-roll outfit formed in 2005 |
| The Black Velvet Band | Late 80's/eraly 90s four piece led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Kieran Kennedy, featured singer Maria Doyle, bassist Shay Fitzgerald, and drummer/vocalist Dave Horner |
| The Blades | 3 piece formed in 1977 in Dublin around the vocals/songwriting of Paul Cleary |
| The Blizzards | Band from Mullingar formed in 2003, released debut album in 2006 |
| The Bogey Boys | 3-pc Blues rock combo from late 70s early 80s lead by guitarist Jimmy Smyth |
| The Bush Turkeys | Belfast/Portadown based rock outfit active in early 1990s |
| The Butterfly Explosion | Formed in late 2004, The Butterfly Explosion perform lush, brooding music soundscaps. |
| The Chalets | Kitschy cool indie rock/pop band of 2 gals and 3 guys formed in Dublin in 2001 |
| The Chapman Society | Energetic three piece indie rock band from Dublin; came together in 2006; |
| The Chase | Four piece alternative/rock outfit formed in late 2005; currently active on the Dublin circuit |
| The Coronas | Four-piece Rock/Indie/Alternative band from Terenure, Dublin |
| The Corrs | The Corrs blend pop with Celtic influences |
| The Cranberries | A perfect blend of lush vocals and distorted guitars made The Cranberries one of the major successes of the 90's. |
| The Dangerfields | Three-piece punk/hard rock band formed in 2000, evolving out of the Belfast DIY punk scene |
| The Deans | Athenry-based rock/blues trio - young guys but they play like they've been around since the blues boom |
| The Defects | Oi/street punk band from Belfast active between 1978 and 1984 |
| The Demise | Power Punk group from Limerick formed in 2004 |
| The Devlins | Dublin band formed by brothers Colin and Peter Devlin |
| The Dirty Pictures | Formed in Dublin in 1989 as Vocal Disorder and moved to San Francisco in 1996 and later changed their name to The Dirty Pictures |
| The Divine Comedy | Formed in Derry in 1989 by Neil Hannon |
| The Dolldrums | The Dolldrums are an unsigned rock band from Navan |
| The Dudley Corporation | Dublin three-piece indie band |
| The Fireworks Factory | Gothic Dublin band from the 80's in the vein of the Bunnymen. |
| The Flaws | An indie-rock quartet, from Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan; formed in 2004 |
| The Fountainhead | Eighties new wave synth rock group from Dublin |
| The Frames | Formed 1991 in Dublin by Glen Hansard |
| The Frank And Walters | Quirky rock group from Cork |
| The Fuze | Early 80s Galway new wave/power-pop band |
| The Ghostwood Project | Guitar based instrumantal trio from Galway |
| The Golden Horde | Punk band from Dublin, formed in 1982, disbanded in 1994 |
| The Gorehounds | Garage punky rock 84 - 89; one cd semtex; dublin 5 piece |
| The Guggenheim Grotto | Dublin multi-instrumental trio released their debut album in 2005 |
| The Harvest Ministers | Formed in Dublin in 1987 |
| The High Llamas | Formed by Sean O'Hagan after Microdisney split in 1988 |
| The Hormones | A band formed by Marc Carroll after Puppy Love Bomb, active between 1995 and 1999 |
| The Immediate | Instrument swapping Dublin four piece, formed in 2005, split in 2007 |
| The Indulgers | Celtic/Irish/Folk rock group formed in Denver, USA in 1998 by Dubliner Damien McCarron |
| The Jimmy Cake | Experimental multi-instrumental indie group from Dublin |
| The Kinetiks | Indie pop band from Dublin |
| The Knocking Shop | Early nineties band; R'n'R, Surf, Punk & Country in a blender |
| The Kybosh | Dublin-based four-piece band formed in 2005 |
| The Last Post | The vehicle for Dublin multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter, Alan Kelly |
| The Laundry Shop | Dublin based indie rock three piece (a Swedish Girl and two Irish guys) |
| The Logues | Tongue-in-cheek folk rock band from West Tyrone |
| The Lookalikes | Early 80s Dublin band |
| The Lost Brothers | Acoustic folky duo |
| The Luminants | 4 piece new wave group played extensively around Ireland late 70's to 81 |
| The Marshals | Three piece indie rock band from Dublin |
| The Mary Janes | Indie band formed in 1990 by Mic Christopher, the band split in 1999 and Mic Christopher went solo |
| The Mighty Stef | The Mighty Stef, aka Stefan Murphy, is a singer and songwriter from Dublin, celebrated for the storytelling nature of his songs and his passionate live shows |
| The Moondogs | Pop-Punk band from Derry, formed in 1978, split in 1982, re-formed in 2002 |
| The Noel Redding Band | a.k.a 'The Clonakilty Cowboys' also featured Thin Lizzy founding member Eric Bell |
| The Outcasts | Punk band formed in 1977 in Belfast by the three Cowan brothers |
| The Pale | The Pale are an eccentric trio formed in Dublin in 1990 |
| The Partisans | After The Blades split in 1986, Paul Cleary continued to put out records and perform with a new band The Partisans which were active until 1989 |
| The Perfect Crime | The band released two single son MCA in 1983-84. Brave and I Feel Like an Eskimo. |
| The Plague Monkeys | Dublin four piece formed in 1995 |
| The Pogues | Even most people with no interest in Irish folk and traditional music could not resist the Pogues infectious brand of it. Shane McGowan wrote some brilliant songs and spat them out with venom. |
| The Prayerboat | A group centred around the emotive voice and songs of Emmett Tinley; formed in 1987 in County Wicklow, split in 2001 |
| The Prescriptions | Dublin alt. country/indie band formed in 2002 |
| The Racketeers | Americana/Rock three piece band from Dublin. Formed in 1997 by frontman Eamonn Dowd |
| The Radiators From Space | Late 70s punk band from Dublin. Guitarist Philip Chevron went on to join the Pogues. Reformed in 2003 under the name 'The Radiators Plan 9' and reverted back to the original name on 2006. |
| The Radio | Dublin indie band with former Rollerskate Skinny guitarist; released the acclaimed album 'Kindness' in 2004 |
| The Redneck Manifesto | Very cool instrumental rock |
| The Revenants | Early 90's Dublin band formed by Stephan Ryan, ex- Stars of Heaven |
| The Revs | Donegal trio formed in 2000 |
| The Riptide Movement | Dublin Blues Rock four piece formed in 2006 |
| The Saw Doctors | This band from Tuam play their lively brand of rock with a distinctively rural Irish flavor |
| The Script | Three piece pop/rock band from Dublin |
| The Shakes | Formed in Dublin in 2002 by 3 lads from Belfast & Newry 'to counteract the blandness of the singer/songwriter epidemic sweeping Dublin' |
| The Slowest Clock | 80s punk/new wave group from Dublin |
| The Spikes | A Doors influenced four piece based in Dublin, originally formed in New Zealand in 2004 |
| The Starjets | Late 1970s power pop/punk group from Belfast |
| The Stunning | Galway based band were very popular live act in the late 80s. Their debut album "Paradise in the Picturehouse" topped the Irish charts in 1990. |
| The Superseeds | Four piece Dublin based band fronted by Derek Herbert, formerly of Les Enfants and The Big Noise |
| The Swell Season | Folk rock duo formed by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová |
| The Swinging Swine | Band formed in Galway, active from 1986 to 1990 |
| The Things | Psychobilly outfit from Dublin with a love for all things sick'n'sleazy |
| The Thrills | Dublin five piece with retro 60s California sound |
| The Undertones | 'Teenage Kicks' is one of the most exhilarating two and a half minutes ever put on record and most of the rest of their stuff is not half bad either. Their fast paced hook-laden brand of pop-punk gave them appeal beyond the punk scene. |
| The Vipers | Late 70s Dublin post punk act |
| The Virgin Prunes | Pals of U2 from the early days, The Virgin Prunes took a less commercial musical route |
| The Walls | Formed by ex-members of The Stunning, Steve and Joe Wall |
| The Waterboys | One of the few major acts to actually move TO Ireland as opposed to OUT of Ireland, The Waterboys led by Edinburgh native Mike Scott featured both Irish and Scottish musicians. |
| Them | Major 60s group led by Van Morrison. Hits such as 'Baby Please Don't Go' and 'Gloria'. |
| Therapy? | With thier quirky but catchy blend of heavy metal and grungy pop, Northern Ireland's Therapy? stood head and shoulders above the rest of the pack in the 90's grunge and 'alternative' scenes. |
| Thin Lizzy | The ultimate Irish rockers and one of the greatest hard rock groups of all time. Started as a trio in Dublin (Phil Lynott, Brian Downey & Eric Bell), later replaced original guitarist, Bell, with a pair of lead gutarists(American Scott Goram and a revolvi |
| This Years Black | 5 piece Rock/Metal outfit from Warrenpoint, formed 2005 |
| Those Nervous Animals | Sligo based rock group that had nationwide success in the mid 1980's with LP 'Hyperspace' |
| Tie the Boy | Derry based band briefly signed to U2's Mother Records record label |
| Tigris | Hard rock band influenced by the likes of Thin Lizzy and other classic hard rock bands; formed in Dublin in 2007 |
| Tir Na nOg | Folk rock group formed in 1969 by Leo O'Kelly and Sonny Condell |
| Toasted Heretic | Toasted Heretic were a Galway based band that attracted a cult following in the late-1980s and 1990s. |
| Tokyo Olympics | 80s Dublin based band |
| Toneage | Four piece riot'n'blues group formed Kells, 1966. Eamon Carr, who was one of the founder members of Horslips, was the drummer. |
| Travega | Indie/hard rock band formed in Dublin in 2004 |
| Treehouse Diner | Band formed in 1994 by 2 guys from Dublin and a Limerick lass, later expanded to 5 piece |
| Triega | Three-piece alt rock rock band from Mullingar, formed in 2004 |
| Trojan | Celtic Metal band from Dublin, active 1982-92 |
| Turn | 3-piece from Kells, Co Meath |
| Twinkranes | Twinkranes are a Dublin based 'avant pop' trio combining vintage electronics and live instrumentation with melodic pop structures |
| Two Door Cinema Club | Two Door Cinema Club are a Northern Irish rock band from Bangor and Donaghadee, County Down |
| Tychonaut | Three piece formerly known as The Tycho Brahe |
| U2 | A relatively obscure band, not well known outside of Ireland. |
| Ultan Conlon | Singer/songwriter from Galway |
| Una Keane | Singer/songwriter/pianist from Dublin, released debut EP in 2004, |
| United Bible Studies | An eclectic musical collective that dabble in experimental noise rock soundscapes and psychadelic folk rock; formed in 2001 |
| Valerie Francis | Dublin based singer/songwriter |
| Van Morrison | Ireland's first 'Megastar' on the intenational music scene. |
| Vengeance And The Panther Queen | Dublin based band, includes some members of Republic of Loose |
| Vesta Varro | Limerick indie band, released debut album in 2007 |
| Victim | Belfast punk band-1977-1989 |
| Villagers | The quiet, introspective music of Conor J. O'Brien |
| Vivian Campbell | Belfast heavy metal guitarist played with N.Irish band Sweet Savage as well as international acts including Dio, Whitesnake & Def Leppard |
| Von Shakes | Exciting Rock band from Dublin. Debut album 'The Routine'. |
| Voodoo Loons | Alt/indie/psychedelic band with one foot in Ireland and the other in the U.S |
| Vyvienne Long | Irish Cellist, most famous for touring & recording with Damien Rice |
| Waiting Room | 3 piece indie band from Cork |
| Walter Mitty And The Realists | Limerick alt. rock/funk trio |
| Warlords of Pez | Madcap novelty act |
| Waylander | Celtic Metal band formed in 1993 in Armagh |
| We Come In Pieces | Beardy math punk from Limerick |
| We Should Be Dead | Limerick based indie pop/rock group with female vocals |
| Whipping Boy | Broke up in 1998 after critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful releases. Reformed in 2005. |
| White Roxx | A Northern Irish metal band 1984-86, based in Portrush. |
| WIFE | WIFE is the solo project of Irish musician and singer James Kelly, formerly of the group Altar of Plagues. |
| Wilde Oscars | Five-piece indie band from Dublin, released the album 'Fish' in 1996 |
| Wilt | Band formed by ex-members of Kerbdog |
| Winter's Reign | 80s Dublin based AOR/metal band, released 2 albums |
| Wokajo | Five piece Galway rock band formed in 2006 |
| Xdreamysts | Late 70's new wave/punk band from Northern Ireland |
| Xerosun | Xerosun are a Dublin based metal band |
| Young Dubliners | US based rock & Irish group led by Dublin born Keith Roberts |
| Zen Alligators | Band formed by Johnny Fean and Eamon Carr of Horslips from 1980 to 1983 |
| Zerra One | Wexford four piece founded in 1982 by Paul Bell (ex Lookalikes) and guitarist Andreas Grimminger, who later joined Fatima Mansions |
Do you know of a noteworthy Irish Rocker that is missing from this list? If so, you can add them:
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