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Ka tetKa tet were a power rock trio from the West of Ireland with a sound defined by crunchy riffs and 3 part vocal harmonies
Katie KimFormer member of Dae-Kim, Katie Kim went her seperate ways and realeased her debut album Twelve in 2008
KatmanduBelfast 5-piece formed in '78, relocated to Dublin for a few years
KaydeeFour-piece band from Kilkenny
Keltic WineEarly 70s Celtic rock band, formed by a member of Mushroom
KerbdogGrunge/Metal band from Kilkenny
KílaLong running experimental Celtic crossover group formed in 1987. Two members of the early lineup went on to join The Frames.
Kill City DefectorsFour piece from Kildare that played their electro alt/indie rock with a funky edge
Killer Watt80s thrash metal band from Dublin, active 1985-88
KneecapControversial Hip-Hop Threesome as Béal Feirse
KopekHard rockin' trio from Dublin
KortirionOne man atmospheric black metal project of Tim Richards from Galway
KyonOne man post rock project of Shane Talty from Limerick.
La RoccaPop/rock band formed by three Irish lads and one English guy who met at Cardiff University
LankumIrish folk with the crushing power of heavy metal
Large MoundLarge Mound were a 4-piece rock group based in Dublin. Their music combines elements of indie, classic rock and and metal.
Last Days Of 1984Dublin synth pop duo Darren Maloney and Brian Rice.
Last Known AddictionHard rock/metal band from N. Ireland
Late Night PharmacyAlternative rock band from Dublin formed in 2017
LatitudeDublin based hard rock band, active mid-late 2000s
Lauren GuilleryFrench-born Ireland-based female artist with attitude
LaVeinMetalcore band based in Dublin formed in 2023
Le BienDublin based synth & guitar duo, active 2005-08
Le GalaxieElectro pop/rock band from Dublin
LeanbhMid-naughties electro-acoustic duo from Meath
Leanne HarteMusician, singer & songwriter from Sutton, Dublin, released debut record in 2003 when she was just 16
Legion of TwoDuo of Alan O'Boyle and David Lacey combine electronics against a backdrop of live drums to create a unique ambience
LernerCork band formerly known as 'The Martin Ryan Band' formed officially in 2004
Les EnfantsA new-wave group active in the 1980s
Liam Ó MaonlaíFormer Hothouse Flowers frontman, released a Celtic inspired solo album 'rian' in 2005
LightLate 70's N.I. rock band formed by Jim Armstrong (ex Them)
Light A Big FireEamonn Carr of Horslips fame was the manager of this 80's band
LiRRock band from Dublin active in the nineties that never quite lived up to their potential
Lisa HanniganAfter parting ways with Damien Rice in 2007 Lisa Hannigan has focused on her solo career
Lisa O'NeillCritically acclaimed folky singer-songwriter from Cavan with a unique voice
little xs for eyesIndie pop/rock group featuring current and former members of Life After Modelling, Butterfly Explosion and 66E; Launched their debut EP in 2007
LlutherNoise rock/alternative metal band from Dublin founded in 2004
Loko ParentisA special project band put together by Paul O'Mahony of Cork punk band Berserk - blending turbo-charged pop-punk ditties, screaming feedback, twisted funk and mangled dark groove
Lord John White80's Dublin band, evolved into Sack in the 90s
Los LangerosCrazed 'goat punk' psychobilly outfit from Cork
Lotus Crown90's group founded and fronted by Jimi Shields, ex-Rollerskate Skinny
Loudest WhisperFolk rock/progressive folk group formed in the early 1970s
LovechildIndie rock band from Belfast, active from 2002 to 2005
Ludwig O'NeillFormer frontman with Belfast bands Chalice, The Bush Turkeys and Reeferadio, also a solo artist
LugösiLugosi are a Dublin based shock-rock four piece with a love of the macabre, formed in 2016
Luka BloomKnown in Ireland as 'Christy Moore's brother', Luka Bloom 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.
MacbethA short-lived late '60s band linked to Thin Lizzy
MadraThree-piece rock band from Dublin/Kildare
Mael MórdhaMael Mórdha 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'
Maija SofiaMaija Sofia Makela is an singer-songwriter from County Galway
Mako DCGroup formed by ex-Cyclefly members Declan O'Shea and Christian Montagne
MalthusianBlack/Death Metal formed in Dublin in 2012
Mama's BoysMcManus 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
mannikinNaughties 4 piece rock/pop/indi/grunge from around Bantry
MarabouMetal band from Wexford active between 2011 and 2018
Marc CarrollFormer member of Puppy Love Bomb and The Hormones; branched out on his own in 2000
Maria SomervilleConnemara-born artist performs an ethereal, dreamy blend of music influenced by pop, trad and electronica
Mark GearyDublin born, based in New York
Martin FinkeCritically acclaimed indie singer/songwriter who was born in Germany and grew up in Clifden, Co. Galway
Mary CoughlanJazz and Blues singer from Galway who began her performing career in 1984
Mass ExtinctionNaughties Dublin based thrash metal band formed in 2003
Master and DogBelfast band formed in 2007 originallly called John, Shelly and the Creatures
Megacone5 piece instrumental post-rock/metal band from Wicklow/Westmeath
Mellow CandleFolk rock band of the late 60s / early 70s
Mellow DropsInteresting alt/prog/experimental rock band from Dunshaughlin Co Meath, started in 1989, released an album in 2007
MesnerIndie band formed in Portlaoise in the 1990s, active until 2009
Messiah J And The ExpertNaughties Dublin hip hop duo
Mexican PetsDublin guitar rock band formed in 1990 and disbanded in 1997, briefly reformed in 2006
Mic ChristopherHis aclaimed debut solo album Skylarkin' was released in 2002, a year after his death
Michael KnightIndie pop group led by Richard Murphy; formed in 2001, released debut album in 2005; based between Dublin & Berlin
Michael O'SheaExperimental musician with self-made instrument. His 1982 album is regarded as a cult classic
Michael Patrick KellyDublin born pop singer, musician and composer popular in Germany and Switzerland. Also goes by the name Paddy Kelly
Mick DuffySinger and songwriter from Ballymun, Dublin; released debut album 'Awakening' in 2007
MicrodisneyFormed in Cork in 1980 by vocalist Cathal Coughlan and guitarist Sean O'Hagan. Coughlan later went on to form 'The Fatima Mansions'.
Mik PyroRepublic of Loose frontman has released solo material
Mike BartlettSinger/songwriter with a strong voice, worked as a backline tech for many years before venturing out, now performing and recording his own music
MindRiot mtHard rock/grunge band from Cork originally formed in 1992
Miriam IngramFormer member of Wild Oscars, Miriam Ingram released her debut solo album 'Trampoline' in 2006
Miss Paula FlynnSinger with angelic voice from Co. Armagh garnered attention in 2007 for her version of Bowie's Let's Dance
MocracFive piece, Dublin based indie pop/electronica outfit
Mojo FuryBelfast/Lisburn rock trio
MolokoElectronica duo based in Sheffield comprising of Irish-born singer Roisin Murphy and Mark Brydon active from 1994 to 2004
Mono BandSolo project of Noel Hogan, ex-The Cranberries
MontageEarly 80's Indie pop rock 4 piece from Ballymun Finglas Area
MooncroozerBand formed out of the ashes of Kopek
Moral CrusadeThrash metal band formed in late 80s
MorelloAlt. hard rock/screamo band from Dublin, active 2002 to 2007
MorphosisLong running death metal band from Dublin, formed by members of Morphosis
MortichniaBlack metal band from Dublin formed in 2014
MoskowitzFour piece indie/alternative/blues rock band based in Tallagh originally formed in 2002
Mourning BelovethDeath/doom metal band formed in 1992
Mourning Of The HereticBlack metal band from Derry
Moving HeartsBlended Irish folk with rock. Members included Donal Lunny, Davey Spillanne, Christy Moore, Declan Sinnott.
MovmentAlternative Post-Punk Rock
MrnorthFormed in Dublin in the late 1990's, released their debut Lifesize in 2004.
Mugger DaveGalway punk-pop trio formed in 2007
Mumblin' Deaf RoStage name of Dublin singer/songwriter Ronan Hession
MundySinger/songwriter from Birr, Co. Offaly
MushroomPsychedelic celtic rock band originated in Dublin in 1972
My Bloody ValentineHighly acclaimed for their unique trippy densly layered guitar drone topped by delicate breathy vocals.
My Brother WoodyVehical of Dublin indie pop songwriter Michael Cleare
My Little Funhouse90s hard rock group from Kilkenny
Myp et JeepKilkenny band formed in 2005
N.C. LawlorNial Lawlor is a gifted blues & bluegrass slide guitarist, peforms as a busker and session musician
Na CruithneGalway Folk Metal band, active 2012-19
NecrokinesisOne-man death/thrash metal project of Adrian Foley
NeosupervitalPrimarily the musical vehicle of electronic music artist Tim O'Donovan; also has operated as a four piece
NervesTrio from West of Ireland blends punk, hardcore and industrial sounds
New AmusementDublin alternative/indie band made up of former school mates
New Sunset HotelCastlebar four-piect whose debut single in 2010 The Bitter End went to No 10. in Irish Charts
NewDadIndie rock / dreampop band from Galway, formed in 2018
Nick KellyFormerly frontman with The Fat Lady Sings
NihilanthBelfast Deathcore metal band formed in 2022
Nina HynesNina Hynes released her critically acclaimed debut album 'Staros' in May '02.
Nine LiesRock band from Northern Ireland formed in 2003
Nine Wassies From BainneIdiosyncratic rock band formed by Corckman Giordaí Ua Laoghaire in the early ninties
Ninebar InternationalFrom Northern Ireland, predecessors of Roque Junior
No Spill BloodSynth-metal trio formed in early 2011 as a side project between various players in the Dublin's experimental rock scene
No SweatDublin-based hard rock group from late 80s early 90s
Noir|Noir4-piece alternative rock band formed in Cork, originally called Ladydoll
Noise ControlTechno mixed with guitar rock in the vein of The Prodigy/Chemical Brothers/Rage Against The Machine
Not Men But GiantsIndie/electronica group from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Nun AttaxLate 70s/early 80s Cork punk band, later evolved into Five Go Down to the Sea?
O EmperorFive piece rock band from Waterford
Odd MorrisPost-punk four piece from Dublin
ODiAcoustic folk-rock pop fantastic vocals
OffshoreFive piece band from Swords, Co. Dublin
OgreDeath Metal band from Dublin who formed in 1989, one of Ireland’s first death metal bands
Old SeasonEpic, melodic, doom-laden Irish Heavy Metal
OMB and the Furious TreeFormed in 2005 by former Ravines members and ex-Ripleys frontman
On Pain Of DeathDoom/sludge metal band formed in Mayo in 2008
One Day InternationalDublin band formed in 2007
One SeptemberFive peice melodic rock band from Ennis, played around the circuit in early 80s
ONOFFThree piece rock band from Dublin/Dundalk
OppenheimerIndie/electronica duo from Belfast
Organ BlenderGalway death metal band formed in 2018
OrphanageOne of Phil Lynott's early bands, also included Brian Downey
OXNDoom folk ensemble that includes Lankum's Radie Peat
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