2021 saw singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Lewis Barfoot release her debut album “Glenaphuca”. The album is full of evocative, autobiographical songs that speak of Lewis’ wish to unearth the legacy of her family roots in Ireland and is a mix of original compositions and reinventions of traditional songs from Ireland and England. We caught up with […]

It’s September and another Bandcamp Friday has arrived. If, like me, you day dream of packing your tent, sleeping bag and bottle of Bucky, festival bound, this month’s feature is for you. Imagine it’s Friday, you’ve set up the tent after your road trip and ready to leave the real world behind you. Navigating your […]

Sarah Crean is an Irish songwriter, producer and musician. She has just released her debut album “Call For Refinement”, an album almost entirely self produced and fully self-written. It most certainly cements her status as one of Ireland’s most exciting upcoming artists & producers. MNÁSOME’s Alison caught up with Sarah to talk in-depth about the […]

Hey there readers and followers! Sinéad here with some news… I have decided to hand over the running of MNÁSOME to the wonderful team and I will be stepping away completely. It’s been a long time coming and not an easy decision that has taken some time to finally make, but it’s the right one […]

Anie Valentine is an alt pop artist based in Dublin. Influenced by The Pixies, Halsey and Nirvana, Anie fuses modern pop and grunge pastiches into her sonic palette, bringing a refreshing sound to the scene. With the return of live music, Anie is lined up to perform at The Grand Social’s new event ‘BOOM’. Alison […]

The Remedy Club are a Roots/Americana duo comprising Aileen Mythen and Kj McEvoy from Wexford. Off the back of their latest single “I Survived”, MNÁSOME Contributor Alison caught up with Aileen and discussed working with a five-time Grammy winner, how they made their latest music video, and getting back to touring. You recently released your […]

Dani Larkin is a rising alt-folk artist hailing from the Armagh-Monaghan border, and is already being heralded as ‘one of the finest songwriters of our times’. Ahead of the release of her debut album “Notes For A Maiden Warrior”, MNÁSOME contributor Ema caught up with Dani and talked themes explored in the album, being a […]

On the first Friday of every month, to coincide with BandCamp Friday, a member of the MNÁSOME Team will share some of their top picks of artists who are currently making waves on the Irish and international music scenes. By doing so, we hope to help introduce their music to some new, adoring fans like yourself! […]

Aoife Carton is a London based, Dublin born singer songwriter. Developing her sound since she started songwriting at 15, Aoife’s newer music has developed a Country-Pop feel. Following her first release of 2021 “Who I Am Today”, Alison chatted to Aoife about visiting Nashville, her songwriting and her new release coming very soon! You have […]

On the first Friday of every month, to coincide with BandCamp Friday, a member of the MNÁSOME Team will share some of their top picks of artists who are currently making waves on the Irish and international music scenes. By doing so, we hope to help introduce their music to some new, adoring fans like […]

Clara Byrne is a socialist singer songwriter from Bray. To mark the release of her new single ‘To Rome’, MNÁSOME member Alison caught up with Clara to chat about her hometown, traveling, and collaborating with other musicians. ‘To Rome’ is second single from Clara’s upcoming debut album Handstitched. Stick it on, make a cup of […]

On the first Friday of every month, to coincide with BandCamp Friday, a member of the MNÁSOME Team will share some of their top picks of artists who are currently making waves on the Irish and international music scenes. By doing so, we hope to help introduce their music to some new, adoring fans like yourself! […]

Pretty Happy, a three piece art-punk band from Cork, are certainly making waves on the music scene lately. With the release of their raucous single “Salami”, the band have firmly secured their spot on our Ones To Watch list. Guitarist Abbey Blake caught up with Alison Kenny to chat about lyric inspiration, filmmaking and plans […]

Galia Arad is a Dublin-based singer/songwriter who is back on the music scene after a brief creative hiatus. Creating her name from touring the world with Jools Holland, she is certainly an artist to sit up and pay attention to. On the back of her stunning comeback single ‘Lion’s Den’, Alison Kenny caught up with Galia […]