Irish Punk

Irish punk is a high-energy genre characterized by catchy, upbeat rhythms, driving guitar riffs, and raw, emotive vocals. Emerging in the late 1970s, it drew inspiration from UK punk's DIY ethos and merged it with traditional Irish folk's storytelling and melodic sensibilities. The genre flourished during the early 1980s, reflecting the frustration and disillusionment of Northern Ireland's youth during the Troubles. Irish punk's cultural significance lies in its ability to address social and political issues, such as sectarianism and economic hardship, with humor, irony, and rebellious spirit. Influenced by both punk's rebelliousness and Irish folk's musical heritage, the genre maintains a distinct identity, marked by its use of Celtic instrumentation, sing-along choruses, and a raw, unbridled energy that sets it apart from its UK and US punk counterparts.

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Beyond The Water
Album - 12 Tracks - Released October 31, 2024

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50 Foot Woman
Audible Joes
Chalk
Jobseekers
Puck
Punching Peaches
R.P.C
Red Sun Alert
Rudi
Runnin' Riot
Shroomie
Sister Ghost
Stanton's Grave
Stiff Little Fingers
The Defects
The Mahones
The Nilz
The Undertones
Vacuity
The Undertones
Stiff Little Fingers
Chalk
The Mahones
Rudi
The Defects
Runnin' Riot
Sister Ghost
The Nilz
Vacuity
50 Foot Woman
Stanton's Grave
Audible Joes
Red Sun Alert
Shroomie
Jobseekers
Puck
Punching Peaches
R.P.C