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The Sound of Dublin Indie

"The Sound of Dublin Indie" captures the wide-angle view of the city's alternative scene, threading together fuzzy guitars, post-punk urgency, and off-kilter pop instincts. From the sharp-edged energy of THUMPER’s “The Loser” and Skinner’s “Headroom” to the layered introspection of Paddy Hanna’s “New York Sidewalk”, the playlist moves through moods with a kind of DIY charm that defines much of Dublin’s modern indie output. There's a clear throughline of authenticity and experimentation, balancing more polished anthems like Inhaler’s “My Honest Face” with rawer cuts like “Gaslight” from Bitch Falcon.

It blends in newer textures too, with the dreamy electronics of Rachael Lavelle’s “Let Me Unlock Your Full Potential” and the warped psych of Melts’ “Figment.” Legacy acts like Ham Sandwich and The Cake Sale sit comfortably beside standout entries from acts like Silverbacks, Cat Palace, and The Urges, showing the scene’s range underneath the lo-fi aesthetic. Whether it’s angsty, melodic, or just plain strange, these tracks reflect what Dublin indie’s been up to across the years — a snapshot of the city’s eclectic, consistently interesting sounds.

State Lights 2 tracks
We Were Giants 2 tracks
Joey Gavin 2 tracks
Sun Mahshene 2 tracks
Jet Setter 2 tracks
BODIES 2 tracks
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