Saul says, “The song was sparked by how visible the homeless crisis is becoming. It was inspired by walking through Galway and seeing tents everywhere you look. It’s one thing to see a lad on the streets and feel bad for him, but now you’re seeing full families.” He goes on to say, “In Ireland, Read More

 Dublin songwriter Sarah Kenny says The song was inspired by Sarah’s journey with diabetes. She says, “I wanted to write something that was personal to me, something that I could relate to. At the time, my journey with diabetes was on my heart. I didn’t want to go into too much detail about it or say Read More

Dean and Chapter were formed in April 2019 to promote their debut EP, Spiritual Suicide which Dean had recorded and produced in the previous months. The band consists of London born, singer/songwriter Dean Wright who has been living in Newry for almost 20 years. Jason Varley on Bass Guitar who also happens to be the Read More

New album from The Lost Messiahs ‘ Deconstruction of the Mind’ was originally   released in 2019. The band say their influences range from The National, Bob Dylan, Mercury Rev, Sonic Youth, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, Joy Division, Interpol,Deus.   We are very big fans of all artists  and bands here at Finbar Hoban Presents Read More

I think we maybe in awe of this next artist after hearing some of his songs up on Soundcloud. Having spent the last five years touring the world’s most iconic stages from the Sydney Opera House to Radio City New York, Dublin based musician Brian McGrane is set to return home to headline Whelan’s on Read More

The brilliant Bleedings Heart Pidgeons have just released a brand new track titled ‘All for the Best’  We are massive fans of the band here at Finbar Hoban Presents and we can not wait for the bands long awaited new album Stir which is due out on May 22nd    

We just got sent a link from a Westport artist who describes her music as ‘ethereal goth infused pop’ We would have to agree! As we are past fans of previous Mayo acts like Mia Sparrow and Story of Hair we definitely think fans should check this artist out.    We love that sheer darkness Read More

Drawing influence from artists that walked their own paths such as Tom Petty, Paul McCartney and Steve Earle, Dylan is fast catching ears and turning heads walking his own. Emerging onto the scene in late 2018, Dylan has released five energetic singles, all of which received national radio play. His second single ‘Sugar’ was selected Read More

Their sound tips its cap to Jamaican ska and rocksteady, whilst maintaining a 2 tone edge. Keeping the reverse shuffle beat, adding melodic cross rhythms on bass, a groovy organ / guitar skank and some dirty synth noises, all these elements combine to mirror the lyrical content of their songs…twisted tales of drugged up office Read More

We are delighted to be able to share with you the brand new single From ADT. ADT (Alan Daniel Tobin) is a member of Irish band LOWmountain . His debut solo album – Volume I – is produced by multi-instrumentalist, Justin Grounds . It was recorded in a little room overlooking the beautiful town of Read More