Irish Bands & Artists from Co. Dublin
List of Co. Dublin Bands/Artists
| Band/Artist | Notes |
|---|---|
| 18th Empire | 18th Empire were a Dublin based Alternative rock band |
| 66e | 5 piece atmospheric indie rock band formed in 2002, released their debut album 'Fall down 7 times... Stand up 8' in 2005. Morphed into Le Galaxie |
| 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 |
| Abaddon Incarnate | Death metal/grindcore band formed in early 90s |
| Adrian Crowley | Mellow indie singer/songwriter based in Dublin influenced by the likes of Low, Nick Drake and Leonard Cohen |
| AeSect | Metalcore/progressive metal band formed in Dublin in 2010 |
| Aeternum Vale | Melodic Black Metal band from Dublin formed in 2012 |
| Ailbhe Reddy | Dublin singer whose music blends the clear-eyed earnestness of folk with the bustle and hustle of electro-pop |
| Alias Empire | Dublin based indie/alternative/electronic band formerly known as Dry County |
| Alice | Erarly 70s rock band formed in Dublin, relocated to New York for a stint, included Jimi Slevin on guitar |
| 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 that recorded and played together in 1995 |
| An Emotional Fish | Dublin band which split after releasing 3 albums in the early-mid nineties. Vocalist Gerrard Wheelan formed Jerry Fish and the Mudbug Club in 2002 |
| Andrew Handrick | Andrew is a singer, songwriter, musician originally from Dublin, 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' |
| Angel Pier | Dublin based four piece, active 2006 to 2009 |
| Ann Scott | Singer/songwriter Ann Scott released her debut album 'Poor Horse' in 2003 |
| Aoife Nessa Frances | Singer, songwriter, and musician from Dublin |
| Aortal | Dublin based alt rock band led by street musician, James O'Toole, active mid-late 2000s |
| Apostate Viaticum | Dublin death metal band formed by mbemers of Morphosis |
| Ascend The Hollow | Death metal band with an electronic element that evolved from Xerosun |
| Aslan | Passionate rock band lead by Christy Dignam, formed in Dublin in 1982 |
| Asphyxia | Death metal band from Dublin active 1986-92; later renamed to Morphosis |
| Assassin | 80s Dublin hard rock/metal band active 1984 to 89 |
| Atominated | Thrash metal band from Dublin formed in late 2011 |
| Autamata | Electro-pop band formed by Dublin-based artist/producer Ken McHugh |
| Auto Da Fé | New wave musical group active 1980-86. 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' |
| Bagatelle | Long running band fronted by Liam Reilly, most well known for their 1980 single 'Summer In Dublin' |
| Beneath the Sod | Funeral doom metal solo project started in 2017 |
| Berlin | Late 70s Dublin punk/new wave band |
| Bernie Tormé | Dublin born heavy metal/hard rock guitarist had his own band 'The Bernie Torme Band' and also played for some top 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 |
| Black Daisy | A band of Rock Chicks that got together in 2004; featured on MTV 'Breaking Point' and represented Ireland in the Eurovision |
| Blew | Dublin band formed in 1997 |
| Blink | Alt pop/rock band, released 2 albums in the 90s and one in 2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Boss Volenti | Dublin no-nonsense rock n roll outfit formed in 2003 |
| Brian | Initially a duo but later down to the core of Dubliner Ken Sweeney, active in 1990s |
| Brush Shiels | Well known figure in the Irish rock scene since coming to prominence as leader of Skid Row in late 60s |
| Buffalo Sunn | Dublin Rock band, active 2013-15 |
| Cactus World News | One of the bands U2's Bono was promoting in the mid to late 80's |
| Cap Pas Cap | Synth-pop with a hypnotic beat and a rock edge; Released one album Haunted Light in 2010 |
| CascadeSounds | Dublin indie & electronic band |
| 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 |
| Channel One | Dublin based electro-rock band formed in 2002, split in 2009 |
| 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 |
| Chewie | DIY Punk from Dublin |
| Chosen | Progressive death metal band, formed in 2005, comprising of duo David McCann and Paul Shields |
| Codes | Indie electronic quartet from Dublin |
| Coldwar | Dublin hardcore/death metal band active between 1999 and 2016 |
| Compulsion | 90s punk band formed as Thee Amazing Colossal Men |
| Concerto for Constantine | Indie rock band formed in 2007 by ex-JJ72 fromtman Mark Greaney |
| Connect Four Orchestra | Instrumental post-rock / math-rock band formed in Dublin in 1999, split in 2008 |
| Coscradh | Brutal death metal band formed in Dublin in 2015 |
| Cowboy X | Female fronted four-piece alternative rock band formed in 2003 |
| Crayonsmith | Indie synth/electronic rock outfit formed by Ciaran Smith in 2004 |
| Cromwell | Rock band from Dublin in early 70s |
| Cruachan | Long running Celtic metal band formed in 1992 |
| Damien Dempsey | Dublin singer/songwriter with distinctive voice |
| Dave Couse | After the end of 'A House', Dave Couse continued his career as a solo artist and also as 'Couse and The Impossible' |
| 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 |
| DC Nein | Late 70s punk/new wave band which later evolved into Tokyo Olympics |
| Death the Leveller | Mael Mórdha offshoot formed in 2016 |
| Decal | Electronica group from Dublin |
| Delorentos | Angular guitar pop/rock with an 80's feel |
| Dermot Kennedy | One of Ireland's most successful solo artists startd off busking in Dublin |
| Destriers | Blackened hardcore band formed in 2012 in Dublin |
| Devolted | Heavy metal band from Dublin started in 2010, active until 2016 |
| Dichotomy | Five-piece melodic tech-death metal group formed in Dublin in 2010, active until 2015 |
| Dinah Brand | Formed by Dylan Philips, ex-Pet Lamb |
| Director | Pop-rock quartet from Malahide, Dublin, formed in 2005 active until 2009 |
| Dirty Beatniks | Electronica group fromed in London in early 90s by Dubliners Neil Higgins and Rory Carille |
| Distractors | Dublin five piece alt. rock outfit formed in 2006 |
| Donnacha Costello | Ambient/Electronica/IDM artist |
| Dr. Strangely Strange | Experimental folk rock group formed in Dublin in 1967 |
| Dragonfly | Early 90s psychedelic rock band that featured Colm Quearney who went on to join LiR and later operate solo as 'Q' |
| Dread Sovereign | Off-shoot of Primordial formed by Nemtheanga in 2013 |
| Dreamsfear | Doomy thrash metal band active from 1994 to 1999. |
| Droptune DC | Dublin based rap metal group |
| Dublin Duck Dispensary | Lo-fi one-boy band |
| Eamonn McCormack | Dublin blues rock guitarist performed under stage names Aimon and Samuel Eddy |
| Electric Taurus | Psychedelic Stoner/Doom Metal band from Dublin, active between 2010 and 2017 |
| Ellison 9 | Dublin 8-piece rock band formed in 2003 |
| Elmer Fudd | Under the same management as Thin Lizzy in the early days, later shortened name to Fudd |
| Emily | Dublin based powerpop/rock five piece with a Donegal lassie on vocals, formed in 2005 |
| Empire Circus | Dublin band formed in 2013 by members of defunct band Stand |
| Enecare | One man extreme black metal project |
| Era Vulgaris | Prog-metal/thrash band formed in Dublin in 2004, describe their music as 'Led Zeppelin playing Death' |
| Estel | Estel were a Dublin based instrumental rock group started by two sisters from Co. Roscommon. To date they have released four albums. |
| 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 |
| Fight Like Apes | Punky synth pop four-piece from Dublin |
| 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 |
| Fontaines D.C. | Edgy, punky rock sung in a heavy Dublin accent. Ireland's top band of the 2020s. |
| 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!) |
| 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 |
| Gangsters | Ska group from Dublin |
| Garrett Wall | Irish musician who relocated to Madrid |
| 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 |
| Gilla Band | Post-punk / noise rock band from Dublin formed in 2011 |
| girlfriend. | Dublin-based five piece post-punk band formed in August 2015 |
| Glen Hansard | Glen Hansard of The Frames and The Swell Season also performs as a solo artist |
| 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 |
| Grey Stag | Three piece sludge metal band formed in Dublin in 2017 |
| Gurriers | Dublin based post-punk band formed in 2020 |
| Halves | Dublin based ambient post-rock outfit formed in 2006 |
| HAVVK | Grunge-fuelled indie/alternative rock group based in Dublin |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Humanzi | Dublin indie band with hint of 80's in their energetic sound, released their debut album in 2006 |
| Ian Lynch | Ian Lynch of Lankum also released music as One Eye One Leg and a movie soundrack under his own name |
| Imelda May | Singer known for her rockabilly revival style and jazz influences |
| 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 |
| Inni-K | Contemporary folk singer, songwriter, musician performs both traditional and original songs |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Joe Chester | Former member of Ten Speed Racer released a solo album in 2005 |
| John Francis Flynn | Neo folk musician |
| Jubilee Allstars | Now defunct Dublin lo-fi group included the 3 McCormack brothers |
| Juno Falls | Myles O Reilly from Dublin began making music under the moniker Juno Falls in 2003 |
| Keltic Wine | Early 70s Celtic rock band, formed by a member of Mushroom |
| Kíla | Long running experimental Celtic crossover group formed in 1987. Two members of the early lineup went on to join The Frames. |
| Killer Watt | 80s thrash metal band from Dublin, active 1985-88 |
| Kopek | Hard rockin' trio from Dublin |
| La Rocca | Pop/rock band formed by three Irish lads and one English guy who met at Cardiff University |
| Lankum | Irish folk with the crushing power of heavy metal |
| Large Mound | Large Mound were a 4-piece rock group based in Dublin. Their music combines elements of indie, classic rock and and metal. |
| Last Days Of 1984 | Dublin synth pop duo Darren Maloney and Brian Rice. |
| Late Night Pharmacy | Alternative rock band from Dublin formed in 2017 |
| Latitude | Dublin based hard rock band, active mid-late 2000s |
| Lauren Guillery | French-born Ireland-based female artist with attitude |
| LaVein | Metalcore band based in Dublin formed in 2023 |
| Le Bien | Dublin based synth & guitar duo, active 2005-08 |
| Le Galaxie | Electro pop/rock band from Dublin |
| Leanne Harte | Musician, singer & songwriter from Sutton, Dublin, released debut record in 2003 when she was just 16 |
| Legion of Two | Duo of Alan O'Boyle and David Lacey combine electronics against a backdrop of live drums to create a unique ambience |
| 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 A Big Fire | Eamonn Carr of Horslips fame was the manager of this 80's band |
| LiR | Rock band from Dublin active in the nineties that never quite lived up to their potential |
| 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 |
| Lluther | Noise rock/alternative metal band from Dublin founded in 2004 |
| Lord John White | 80's Dublin band, evolved into Sack in the 90s |
| Lotus Crown | 90's group founded and fronted by Jimi Shields, ex-Rollerskate Skinny |
| Lugösi | Lugosi are a Dublin based shock-rock four piece with a love of the macabre, formed in 2016 |
| Macbeth | A short-lived late '60s band linked to Thin Lizzy |
| Mael Mórdha | Mael 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' |
| Malthusian | Black/Death Metal formed in Dublin in 2012 |
| 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 |
| Mass Extinction | Naughties Dublin based thrash metal band formed in 2003 |
| Meryl Streek | Dublin-based avant-garde punk artist |
| Messiah J And The Expert | Naughties Dublin hip hop duo |
| Mexican Pets | Dublin guitar rock band formed in 1990 and disbanded in 1997, briefly reformed 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 |
| Michael Patrick Kelly | Dublin born pop singer, musician and composer popular in Germany and Switzerland. Also goes by the name Paddy Kelly |
| Mick Duffy | Singer and songwriter from Ballymun, Dublin; released debut album 'Awakening' in 2007 |
| Miriam Ingram | Former member of Wild Oscars, Miriam Ingram released her debut solo album 'Trampoline' in 2006 |
| Mocrac | Five piece, Dublin based indie pop/electronica outfit |
| Moloko | Electronica duo based in Sheffield comprising of Irish-born singer Roisin Murphy and Mark Brydon active from 1994 to 2004 |
| Montage | Early 80's Indie pop rock 4 piece from Ballymun Finglas Area |
| Mooncroozer | Band formed out of the ashes of Kopek |
| Moral Crusade | Thrash metal band formed in late 80s |
| Morphosis | Long running death metal band from Dublin, formed by members of Morphosis |
| Mortichnia | Black metal band from Dublin formed in 2014 |
| Moskowitz | Four piece indie/alternative/blues rock band based in Tallagh originally formed in 2002 |
| 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. |
| Mumblin' Deaf Ro | Stage name of Dublin singer/songwriter Ronan Hession |
| Mushroom | Psychedelic celtic rock band originated in Dublin in 1972 |
| My Bloody Valentine | Highly acclaimed for their unique trippy densly layered guitar drone topped by delicate breathy vocals. |
| N.C. Lawlor | Nial Lawlor is a gifted blues & bluegrass slide guitarist, peforms as a busker and session musician |
| Neosupervital | Primarily the musical vehicle of electronic music artist Tim O'Donovan; also has operated as a four piece |
| New Amusement | Dublin alternative/indie band made up of former school mates |
| Nick Kelly | Formerly frontman with The Fat Lady Sings |
| Nina Hynes | Nina Hynes released her critically acclaimed debut album 'Staros' in May '02. |
| No Spill Blood | Synth-metal trio formed in early 2011 as a side project between various players in the Dublin's experimental rock scene |
| 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 |
| Odd Morris | Post-punk four piece from Dublin |
| Offshore | Five piece band from Swords, Co. Dublin |
| Ogre | Death Metal band from Dublin who formed in 1989, one of Ireland’s first death metal bands |
| 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 |
| ONOFF | Three piece rock band from Dublin/Dundalk |
| Orphanage | One of Phil Lynott's early bands, also included Brian Downey |
| OXN | Doom folk ensemble that includes Lankum's Radie Peat |
| Paddy Casey | Dublin based singer/songwriter |
| Paddy Hanna | Indie singer-songwriter from Dublin |
| Paranoid Visions | Punk band formed in 1981 and split in 1992, reformed briefly in 1996, 2001 and for the long term in 2005 |
| Peggy's Leg | Early 70s band formed by Jimi Slevin, released the album 'Grinilla' |
| Pet Lamb | Dublin alt rock band had a number of releases on the Therapy? related label, Blunt, in the nineties |
| Phil Lynott | One of Irelands most charasmatic rockers fronted Thin Lizzy and also recorded a couple of solo albums |
| Picturehouse | Long running Dublin based band formed in early 90s |
| Pillow Queens | Pillow Queens are an indie rock band from Dublin formed in 2016 |
| Pilotlight | Four piece formerly known as Polar formed in Dublin and then based themselves in London, re-naming to Pilotlight |
| Pinky | 2000s artist with a unique voice; released debut single in 2006 |
| 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 |
| Princess | Dublin dream-pop / shoegaze duo active in mid-2010s, featuring Aoife Nessa Frances |
| Psykosis | Psykosis are an Thrash Metal Band that formed in 2008 in Dublin |
| Pugwash | Band and later solo project with Thomas Walsh as it's core |
| Pulling Faces | Eighties pop band |
| Puppy Love Bomb | Early 90's Dublin band |
| Q | Q is the solo project of Colm Quearney former member of Dublin bands Dragonfly and LiR |
| Rachael Lavelle | Dublin born singer and composer who captivates audiences with her arresting voice and humorous observations on existence |
| Red Enemy | Hardcore/Metalcore outfit from Dublin, metamorphosed into The Scratch |
| Republic Of Loose | Five piece Dublin band played their brand of retro funk rock from 2001 to 2014 |
| Restive Nation | Progressive electro-rock group from Dublin formed in 2014 |
| Revelino | Five-piece Dublin band formed in 90s, released 3 critically acclaimed albums during their time |
| Rhob Cunningham | Dublin singer songwriter |
| Robotnik | Robotnik is an adventurous Lo-fi concoction of pop, electronic beats by Chris Morrin from Baldoyle |
| Rocky De Valera and the Gravediggers | 70s Dublin punk influenced rock 'n roll band, reformed in 2005 |
| Rodrigo Y Gabriela | Instrumental duo that play a unique percussive brand of acoustic guitar rock. From Mexico City, they moved to Ireland in 1999, busked for a living before they became famous. |
| Rohan Healy | Singer/songwriter/guitarist grew up mostly in Australia and now based in Dublin; son of punk veteran David Virgin. |
| Rollerskate Skinny | Alternative rock band formed in 1992. They released two critically acclaimed albums in the 1990s. |
| Rollers|Sparkers | Experimental electronica/ambient rock group |
| Royseven | Alternative rock band from Co.Dublin formed in 2003, formerly known as Jove |
| Sack | Dublin band Sack, formed in 1994 from the ashes of Aiken Drum and Lord John White |
| Sacre Bleu | Five piece late 70s Dublin RnB/New Wave group who released two singles in their three year career |
| Sacrilegia | Fast and Ruthless Black/Thrash Metal made in Dublin |
| Saville | Dublin 4-piece, known for their melodic jangly Rickenbacker driven rock |
| Sean O'Connor | Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter and Producer. Was the lead singer/guitarist and songwriter for The Lookalikes. |
| Sectile | Five piece progressive metal band from Dublin formed in 2016 |
| Seeping Into Cinemas | Solo project of Barry O'Brien, ex-Betamax Format |
| Shaine | Late 80s, early 90s pop/rock act |
| Shallow Stream | Hard rocking band formed in Dublin in 2006 |
| Shoctopus | Hard rock/classic metal band from Dublin, active 2007 to 2015 |
| Silverbacks | Indie/post-punk five-piece from Dublin |
| Sinead O'Connor | A great voice all the way from a whisper to a scream and from punk to traditional Irish airs. |
| Sixteen Layers | Four piece alternative rock band from Dublin |
| 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 |
| Snowblind | Snowblind are a three piece band from Dublin |
| Soda Blonde | Alt-pop band from Dublin, formed in 2019 |
| SODB | Black metal band from Dublin featuring Ian Lynch of Lankum |
| 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 |
| Sorcha Richardson | Singer-songwriter from Dublin released debut album in 2019 |
| Sprints | Garage noise four piece based in Dublin formed in 2019 |
| Spud | 1970s folk rock group who heavily influenced by the likes of Sweeney's Men, Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span |
| Stand | Stand are a Dublin 4-piece rock band. |
| Stano | Stano started out as a member of Dublin punk band The Threat before releasing his debut single in 1982 |
| Star Belgrade | Indie rock group active around 2006-07 |
| Stepaside | Dublin band formed in 1974, active until 1982 |
| Stillroom | This Dublin band formed in 2004 have a 'back to the eighties' hard rock vibe going |
| Strangers With Guns | Alternative rock band from Dublin - an energetic blend of metal, grunge and hardcore punk |
| Sugar Shack | Late 60s bluesy rock band that fetured Brian Downey on drums |
| Sundrive | Sundrive were a Dublin based duo formed in 2002 |
| Suzaku Avenue | Boundry pushing post-hardcore/metal band from Dublin |
| Sweeney's Men | A group formed in 1966 that was part of the 60s Irish folk revival |
| Sweet Jane | Dublin based psychadelic/shoegaze rock outfit |
| Swim | Dublin pop band from late 80s, early 90s |
| Talk To Strangers | An 80s blues rock band that featured Brian Downey on drums, initally called The Alleycats |
| 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 |
| Television Room | Indie pop/rock band formed in Dublin in 2007 |
| 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 |
| The Atrix | Dublin based new wave band active between 1978 and 1983 |
| The Baby Snakes | Rock band active from mid-80s to early 90s |
| The Black Eagles | The first band of Phil Lynott and Brian Downey who went on to from Thin Lizzy |
| The Black Velvet Band | Late 80's/early 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 Boomtown Rats | Very successful punk/new wave band led by Bob Geldof formed in Dun Laoghaire in 1975 |
| The Brilliant Trees | Dublin four piece formed in 1989 |
| The Brothers Movement | Formed in 2003 by 3 brothers and 3 lifelong friends, originally called Mainline, renamed as The Brother’s Movement in 2008 |
| 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 Conspiracy | Late 80s Dublin rock band |
| The Coronas | Four-piece Rock/Indie/Alternative band from Terenure, Dublin |
| 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 Dixons | Purveyors of a unique sound, dubbed 'garagefolk' |
| 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 Fountainhead | Eighties new wave synth pop/rock group from Dublin |
| The Frames | Formed 1991 in Dublin by Glen Hansard |
| 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 Great Western Squares | Dublin based alt-country outfit formed by Gary Fitzpatrick; active in the second half of the 90s |
| The Guggenheim Grotto | Dublin multi-instrumental trio released their debut album in 2005 |
| The Harvest Ministers | Melodic folky pop/rock group formed in Dublin in 1987 |
| The Hedge Schools | Musical vehicle for the songs of former Ten Speed Racer bass player Patrick Barrett working with Joe Chester |
| 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 Lookalikes | Late 70s, early 80s Dublin band |
| 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 Matinée Idles | The group of Kevin Barry who has also released an album in 2008 under his own name |
| 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 Murder Capital | Rock/post-punk band that formed in Dublin in 2018 |
| 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 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 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 | 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 Riptide Movement | Dublin Blues Rock four piece formed in 2006 |
| The Scratch | Percussive acoustic rock with influences from metal and folk |
| The Script | Three piece pop/rock band from Dublin |
| The Slowest Clock | 80s punk/new wave group from Dublin |
| The Sluagh | Progressive symphonic death metal band based in Dublin |
| The Spikes | A Doors influenced four piece based in Dublin, originally formed in New Zealand in 2004 |
| The Spook of the Thirteenth Lock | Dublin experimental folk rock group |
| The Stars of Heaven | Country-tinged indie band active between 1983 and 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 Things | Psychobilly outfit from Dublin with a love for all things sick'n'sleazy |
| The Threat | Punk band formed in Dublin in 1978, active until '81 |
| The Thrills | Dublin five piece with retro 60s California sound |
| The Vipers | Late 70s Dublin post punk act |
| The Woods Band | Folk rock band formed in 1970 by Gay & Terry Woods after their departure from Steeleye Span, later called Gay & Terry Woods |
| The Young Dubliners | US based rock & Irish group led by Dublin born Keith Roberts |
| Thin Lizzy | The ultimate Irish rockers and one of the greatest rock groups of all time, started as a trio in Dublin and went on to be one of the most influential bands in the rock world |
| Those Handsome Devils | Rockabilly/garage rock band formed in Dublin in 1983 |
| THUMPER | Dublin post-punk band formed in 2019 |
| Tidal District | Indie-pop/rock band from Dublin active from 2006 to 2010 |
| 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 |
| Tokyo Olympics | 80s Dublin based band |
| Travega | Indie/hard rock band formed in Dublin in 2004 |
| Trojan | Celtic Metal band from Dublin, active 1982-92 |
| Twinkranes | Twinkranes are a Dublin based 'avant pop' trio combining vintage electronics and live instrumentation with melodic pop structures |
| Two Tales Of Woe | Dublin based four-piece sludge/doom metal band formed in 2005 |
| Tychonaut | Three piece formerly known as The Tycho Brahe |
| U2 | A relatively obscure band, not well known outside of Ireland. |
| Una Keane | Singer/songwriter/pianist from Dublin, released debut EP in 2004, |
| Uragh | Metal band from Dublin formed in 2022 |
| Urgent | 80s melodic rock / AOR, reminiscent of bands like FM, Foreigner, Journey and Boston |
| Valediction | Melodic Death Metal band from Dublin active from 2005 to 2014 |
| Valerie Francis | Dublin based singer/songwriter |
| Vann Music | Rock band from Dublin. active in mid-2010s |
| Vengeance And The Panther Queen | Dublin based band, includes some members of Republic of Loose |
| Villagers | The quiet, introspective music of Conor J. O'Brien |
| Vircolac | Death metal band from dublin formed in 2013 |
| Virgin Prunes | Pals of U2 from the early days, The Virgin Prunes took a less commercial musical route |
| Von Shakes | Exciting Rock band from Dublin. Debut album 'The Routine'. |
| Whipping Boy | Whipping Boy's critically acclaimed 1995 album Heartworm is one of the all time great Irish records. |
| Wilde Oscars | Five-piece indie band from Dublin, released the album 'Fish' in 1996 |
| Winter's Reign | 80s Dublin based AOR/metal band, released 2 albums |
| Wizards Of Firetop Mountain | Hard rock and metal band from Dublin |
| Wormhole | 90s 3 piece noise-rock outfit from Ringsend, later known as The Wormholes |
| Wreck Of The Hesperus | Doom metal band from Dublin |
| Xerosun | Xerosun are a Dublin based metal band |
| Zen Alligators | Band formed by Johnny Fean and Eamon Carr of Horslips from 1980 to 1983 |
| ZOM | Black metal band from Dublin formed in 2011 |
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