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Irish Music Blog
Welcome to GroovyChuck.com
In Search of Home Grown Irish Talent.
I started GroovyChuck.com | Irish Music Blog | because I knew there was incredible Irish music waiting to be heard. I was tired of the same old sounds on the radio and the narrow selection promoted by mainstream media. What I’ve discovered has blown me away — and I want to share it. My goal is simple: to help promote and celebrate great Irish music. We have so much talent here at home, and it deserves our support.
Ireland rocks!!!
Explore the blog through my categories: Ones to Watch, Headline Acts, and the coveted Chuck’s Choice — the one everyone wants to be in. Who knows? It might be you.
- Chuck
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Fair Green | Tuesday Morning
Fair Green is a Leitrim- based band fronted by Harry Bouchier. Together with Scottish indie label The Barne Society, Fair Green have recorded their debut album, Killer Universe , which is due for release this year. Harry Bouchier fronts the band on vocals and rhythm guitar and is joined by Thomas James Simon on drums, Udo Grunewald on bass and Roy Branagan on lead guitar. The band note their influences as The Beatles, Radiohead, Blur, and the Kinks. Fair Green have just
Chuck
Feb 141 min read
Frosty Bannisters | A real band with a real message.
Frosty Bannisters is a two-piece, underground, garage band from Dublin who have just released their second album, ' Pt. 2' . It's a brilliant collection of songs, full of jangly rhythm guitars and memorable moments, with lyrics that make you think, and melodies that just feel fun and stick in your head. Their music is not fancy or overproduced and does not try to follow the pack. It feels authentic as a result. You can tell that they're just writing the songs that flow and f
Chuck
Dec 31, 20252 min read
Holy Show | Vacancy
Holy Show are a Dublin- based rock band featuring Emily Deegan on vocals and bass, Cathal Grogan on guitar, Alex Dunne on guitar and Ben Black on drums. The eclectic four-piece met in music college and formed a bond and then a band in 2024. Since their formation, Holy Show have released three strong singles to date. Their sound is relaxing, thought-provoking and melancholic. I think they will appeal greatly to fans of alternative/indie rock or anyone who likes a good melod
Chuck
Dec 26, 20251 min read
NewDad | I'm back at the 'Altar'
NewDad from Galway featured in one of the early GroovyChuck.com posts back in 2021 ( read it here ). I had discovered their Waves EP and...
Chuck
Sep 20, 20252 min read
Mirrorglass - Handle With Care
Mirrorglass are an exciting rock band from Cavan , who first formed in 2022 and after some recent line up changes, now play live with...
Chuck
Apr 24, 20257 min read
Stick N’ Poke | Shovel
Stick N' Poke are a four piece hard rock band hailing from Wicklow who formed in 2024. The young rockers have released four singles to...
Chuck
Apr 15, 20251 min read
Mine Road | America's Dream
Mine Road are an energetic hard rock band from county Dublin who really capture the sound of 80s and 90s rock and I'm really enjoying...
Chuck
Mar 23, 20251 min read
Martina and the Moons | Poetic Melodies
Martina and the Moons are a talented four piece, Dublin based band with a very diverse but well flowing sound. The band consists of,...
Chuck
Mar 9, 20252 min read
The Savage Hearts - You Left Me Hanging for Too Long
Cavan can't stop rocking and yet again, I'm sold by the newest offering. The Savage Hearts are a garage rock band dipped in blues and...
Chuck
Aug 13, 20242 min read
Strangers With Guns - Love all the People
Strangers With Guns have been on my radar since I started my Irish music journey and while I've to date not written about them until...
Chuck
Jun 25, 20242 min read
Aliensincaves - Prepare for Soulful Abduction
Aliensincaves are a four piece band from Waterford featuring talented lyricist Oscar (Ozzie) Ó Chinnéide on vocals, Daniel Geery on...
Chuck
Jan 28, 20242 min read
Blood Soaked - Prepare to Die and Like it!
Blood Soaked are a death metal band from Kildare (Naas/Caragh area) who originally put down their riffs in the early 90's but luckily for...
Chuck
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Ritalin | Anymore is GOLD
Ritalin are a young and really exciting band from Wicklow and Kildare. Childhood friends, Gareth McDermott and Oscáir Murphy, joined...
Chuck
Jun 16, 20232 min read
BARMP - This ain't no rock n' roll lifestyle!
BARMP are a three piece rock band from Wexford. I honestly can't think of another band from Wexford, so I'm giving them the coveted title...
Chuck
Jun 10, 20232 min read
Apogean Tide
Apogean Tide is the solo project of Sam Ellis (guitarist/composer from the Irish band llenkus). There are only two singles available at...
Chuck
Nov 27, 20221 min read
Pastry Boys
I often browse Bandcamp, looking to discover something that will catch my ears and maybe change my life. I never expected to find...
Chuck
Sep 4, 20222 min read
Kill 'Em Charlie
Kill 'Em Charlie are an exciting young band from Tipperary, who have a bright future. Their sound is one that will appeal internationally...
Chuck
Aug 27, 20222 min read
Chemical Addiction
Chemical Addiction are a 4 piece rock band from Kilkenny and I'm going to go for it and say, they have the potential to be the best band...
Chuck
Aug 6, 20222 min read
The Nilz
"Not the 99% or the 1%, we're the fucking Nilz" The Nilz are a 4 piece punk band from Dublin. They won't be for everyone but they don't...
Chuck
Feb 23, 20221 min read
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