Ginnels

Ginnels is the brainchild of Dublin-based musician Mark Chester, who spun the project out of his earlier band Grand Pocket Orchestra in the early 2010s. Known for their scrappy, heartfelt blend of lo-fi indie pop, garage rock, and punk-adjacent energy, Ginnels serves up DIY charm with jangly guitars and bedroom-recorded intimacy. Their sound feels like a love letter to 90s indie underground cassettes, delivered with Irish candor and melodic hooks that stick like glue.

Over the years, Ginnels has evolved while staying true to its homemade ethos, releasing albums like *A Country Life* (2015) and *Mountbatten Class* (2018), with recent drops like *Lands Faraway* (2022) and *The Picturesque* (2023) refining their knack for nostalgic yet fresh songwriting. They’ve kept things collaborative too, sharing split releases and maintaining a fluid lineup anchored by Chester’s distinct voice and ramshackle energy. Whether through full-band setups or stripped-back recordings, Ginnels remains a hidden gem in Ireland’s indie scene.

Genres

Jangle Pop

Power Pop

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Bon Iver

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Latest Release

The Picturesque

Ginnels

Album - 12 Tracks - Released February 7, 2025