A House to Zerra One - The Ultimate List Of Irish Rock Groups And Artists
Click on the artist's name in the table below to view the profile for the artist
| Artist ArtistName | Notes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Do you know of a noteworthy Irish Rocker that is missing from this list? If so, you can add them:
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