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These are the ten up-and-coming Irish musicians and singers you need to know about. He is best known for his first few albums Early in the Morning and Post Tropical. His work and music continue to develop with his newest album True Care. A singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland, Foy Vance is another folk, alternative rock musician. The trio produces an energy that is modern and tied back to some hip-hop origins. Hailing from Co. The band have also toured with Hozier around Ireland and the U. Her music combines a blend of folk and soul, which she calls ArtSoul. Garnett gave up a career path as a pharmacist to become a singer - we're glad she did. Tied mostly to the alternative folk and rock scene, Orchid Collective have made a name for themselves by touring all over Ireland with live gigs.

Many bands have taken that a step further, weaving the sounds of other musics and traditions into the fabric of Irish folk. Others have stuck with their traditional roots, playing and passing down the music they grew up with. Here are 10 of the greatest of all time, from all over Ireland.

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Want to see earlier releases? Visit the archive. This is music from the heart of the Irish tradition, with McGoldrick written right through it. Alex Monaghan. Brian is originally from Dublin and is completely at ease with the language and idioms of the Scottish Gaels. Thanks to the likes of Fiona and Brian the wider aspects of ancient Gaelic culture are known across the world; like Saint Brendan the pair are taking risks and adventures with every track on the album. The liner notes give the words to the songs in their original languages and in English translation, although the explanations differ in context and content. Credit must be given to the brilliant Mike Vass who not only adds tenor guitar and fiddle but also engineered and designed the soundscapes across the geography of this album. With a title fit for any Irish household, this is a winner from the outset. Tea for Tunes is a collection of 14 tracks, a miscellany of tunes and songs.

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Written by Lauren Murphy Published on Here are the Irish bands and artists set to blow up over the coming year. The Irish music scene is positively flourishing right now — and best of all, it's not just one particular genre that's killing it, either. Right across the board, acts from the worlds of pop, indie, electronica, hip-hop and more are doing great things. We've chosen ten of the most exciting up-and-coming acts to keep your eye and most importantly, your ears on. These are the bands and artists that we expect to come good on their potential over the next year or so — no pressure at all, lads. Still in their teens, these four young women are absolutely brimming with the sort of raw, fizzy energy that you want in a DIY indie-punk band. To our ears, they're somewhere between Patti Smith and Tune-Yards and they're more than capable of writing a catchy tune. An album, when they're eventually ready for it, could really be special. Until then, we'll be giddily glued to their ever-developing sound.

These are the ten up-and-coming Irish musicians and singers you need to know about. He is best known for his first few albums Early in the Morning and Post Tropical.

His work and music continue to develop with his newest album True Care. A singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland, Foy Vance is another folk, alternative rock musician. The trio produces an energy that is modern and tied back to some hip-hop origins. Hailing from Co. The band have also toured with Hozier around Ireland and the U. Her music combines a blend of folk and soul, which she calls ArtSoul. Garnett gave up a career path as a pharmacist to become a singer - we're glad she did. Tied mostly to the alternative folk and rock scene, Orchid Collective have made a name for themselves by touring all over Ireland with live gigs.

The Cork native singer-songwriter is touring across Ireland the UK. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful and brings a new edge to the music scene.

You can find her EP 'W. D' on iTunes and she recently signed a major record deal with Polydor. With his most recent release Far Out Dust, Talos brings an alt-pop vibe to the music scene in Ireland. Their music encompasses tunes from Celtic harp, folk to electronic pop. Their sound is soulful with bringing a new edge to their side of the music scene. This August, we're celebrating Gaeilge the Irish language and Irish music with a series highlighting those around the world speaking and learning Irish, and playing Irish music.

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