Band/Artist | Notes |
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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 |
Feargal Sharkey | Went solo after the Undertones split in the early 80's |
Femmepop | Femmepop is electronic solo artist Margaret O'Sullivan from Cork |
Feverpitch | Rock trio from Co. Louth |
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, post-grunge, 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 |
Fireland | Heavy Metal band from Northern Ireland formed in 2003 |
Five Go Down To The Sea? | Early 80s Post-punk band from Cork, evolved from late 70s punk band Nun Attax, later renamed to Beethoven |
Five Will Die | Sludge/doom metal band from Cork, active from 2005 to 2015 |
Fizzy Orange | Six-piece soul group from Dublin |
Flogging Molly | Pogues influenced L.A. based band formed by Dubliner Dave King mix revved up irish folk 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. Ireland's top band of the 2020s. |
For Ruin | Melodic death/black metal band from Cork started in 2003 |
For Those I Love | The musical project of Dubliner David Andrew Balfe whose 2021 debut album was met with critical acclaim |
Fós | Sean-nós singing of Orla Cadden Patel set to stark droning instrumentation of Fionn Murray (Drone-nós!) |
FOS Brothers | Bucolic folk has a psychedelic head-fit |
Fox Jaw | Limerick band formed in 2006 as Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters |
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 | Hard rock/grunge band from Kilkenny, active in mid-late 2000s |
Fred | Cork based five-piece pop/rock outfit started by 3 lads from Tralee |
Freddie White | Singer/songwriter from Cobh, Co. Cork, was a founding member of Scullion |
From Ruins | Metal band from N.I. formed in 2023 |
From The Bogs Of Aughiska | Dark / black metal / ambient drone project from County Clare |
Fruupp | 1970s progressive rock band, which originated in Belfast |
Fuil Na Seanchoille | One man black metal project formed in 2008 |
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 hard rocking alternative rock band formed in Dublin in 2000 |
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 | Americana/alt. country artist from Dublin; released their debut album as Gavin Glass And The Holy Shakers in 2005 |
Gavin James | Dublin singer-songwriter who gained prominence with his debut single "Say Hello" in 2013 |
Gavin Ryan | Dublin troubadour Gavin Ryan released his critically acclaimed debut, Broken Blues, in 2006 |
Geasa | Black metal /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 |
Genuflection | Doom metal band from Galway formed in 2018 |
Geomyth | Celtic metal/power metal |
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 |
Gilla Band | Post-punk / noise rock band from Dublin formed in 2011 |
girlfriend. | Dublin-based five piece post-punk band formed in August 2015 |
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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 also performs as a solo artist |
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. |
God Alone | Dance infused math/noise rock from Cork |
God Is an Astronaut | Instrumental/post-rock band from the Glen of the Downs |
Gorbachov | 5 piece Wateford rock band, active from 2003 to 2010 |
Gráda | Gráda are a Celtic fusion and trad/folk group that meld Irish traditional music with the contemporary |
Grand Pocket Orchestra | Indie pop/rock trio including Paddy Hanna who followed with a solo career |
Grand Slam | Formed by Phil Lynott after after Thin Lizzy's official dissolution |
Granny's Intentions | Limerick beat group 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. |
Grave Sermon | Death metal band from Co. Kildare formed in 2017 |
Graveyard Dirt | Doom metal band from Co. Donegal formed in 1994 |
Gregory Gray | Eclectic singer songwriter from North Antrim coast later based in London |
Grey Stag | Three piece sludge metal band formed in Dublin in 2017 |
Ground Of Ruin | Blackened Thrash Metal band from Carlow active 2003-10 |
Gurriers | Dublin based post-punk band formed in 2020 |
Haint | Pregressive metal band from Belfast |
Halves | Dublin based ambient post-rock outfit formed in 2006 |
Ham SandwicH | Indie band from Kells |
Hassle Merchants | Punk band gigging on the Dublin music scene between 2005 and 2014 |
HAVVK | Grunge-fuelled indie/alternative rock group based in Dublin |
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. |
Hero In Error | Metalcore band formed in 2008 |
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 |
His Father's Voice | Limerick post-punk/indie rock band |
Hogan | Rock group fronted by Mark Hogan |
Honey For Christ | Belfast heavy metal band formed in November 1998 |
Horrenda | Black metal band from Dublin formed in 2015 |
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 1983/5. Released an album called Tyral plus a few singles |
Hostess | Solo project of Gráinne Dee formerly of Cap Pas Cap |
Hothouse Flowers | Founded in Dublin in mid-eighties by Liam O'Maonlai, achieved success with their 1988 debut album 'People' |
House of Cosy Cushions | Dutch – Irish collective with an extended family of core players and guests drifting in and out. Dublin based, during it's formative years, later Netherlands. |
Howard Moss | Singer/Guitarist from Co. Meath, performs rock music influenced by the likes of Springsteen, Petty and Clapton. |
Hozier | Andrew John Hozier-Byrne is a singer, songwriter, musican who's debut single was a worldwide hit in 2013 |
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 electronica 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 Lynch | Ian Lynch of Lankum also released music as One Eye One Leg and a movie soundrack under his own name |
Ian Whitty And The Exchange | Cork based Indie/folk artist from Killarney |
Idle Discourse | This Drogheda outfit combines alt metal and hip hop |
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 active between 2004 and 2009 |
Imelda May | Singer known for her rockabilly revival style and jazz influences |
In Case Of Fire | Hard edged three piece rock outfit from Portadown |
In Tua Nua | 80's Celtic flavoured rock/pop band, briefly featured Sinéad O'Connor, signed to U2's Mother label in 1984 |
Incessant | Black/Death Metal trio from Dublin, formed in 2019 |
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 |
Inni-K | Contemporary folk singer, songwriter, musician performs both traditional and original songs |
Insidious Void | Death metal band from Belfast formed in 2022 |
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 success for Setanta Records |
Íse | A singer/songwriter with beautiful voice, released her debut album in 2007 |
Ispíní na hÉireann | Irreverent Irish folk punk |
I`ll Eat Your Face | Instrumental metal/grindcore duo from Cork City formed in 2006 |
Jack Lukeman | Originally from Athy, Co. Kildare, Jack Lukeman (a.k.a. Jack L) has released a number of acclaimed albums |
Jaded Sun | Hard rocking band formed in Dublin in 2002, active until 2011 |
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 |
Jerry Fish | The alter ego of Gerrard Wheelan who was previously the vocalist of An Emotional Fish |
Jester | 5 piece rockin band from Thurles, debut single charted in 2007 |
Jetplane Landing | Derry band formed in 1999; with a strong DIY ethos, they formed their own label and released a number of albums |
Jim Armstrong | Jim Armstrong was the guitarist with '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 band formed in Dublin in 1996, split in 2006 |
Joan of Arse | Dublin-based indie band formed in 1996, active until 2003 |
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 | Violinist, played with various groups before forming his own group and releasing the progressive rock album Gaodhol's Vision |
John Francis Flynn | Neo folk musician |
John Spillane | Acclaimed folk singer/songwriter from Cork released his debut solo album in 1997 |
Johnny Fean | Best known as guitarist of Horslips, formed a gigging partnership with Steve Travers as |
Joyrider | Ninties 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. |
Junk Drawer | Belfast based alt-rock four piece formed in 2015 |
Juno Falls | Myles O Reilly from Dublin began making music under the moniker Juno Falls in 2003 |
Just Mustard | Experimental rock band from Dundalk, formed in 2016 |
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