IndieRE 91 by Near FM Dublin
Produced by Patrick Domanico
In this edition of IndieRE by Near FM, immerse yourself in the latest musical offerings from across the island of Ireland.
The musical journey begins with Pillow Queens, an Irish indie rock band from Dublin, formed in 2016. Same city of an emerging artist, Rudy, a.k.a. Rudy Anna Kelly. We are going to the marginalized areas in Northern Ireland where Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí created the music project Kneecap that combines Irish and English, satire and socially conscious lyrics, and reality and absurdity.
Next up is the spirited quartet Problem Patterns, proudly identified as four shouty queers crafting songs that encapsulate the current moment. Alanah, Bethany, Bev, and Ciara, formed the band in 2018, introducing a genre they coined as PUNK—a blend of shouty, heavy, tongue-in-cheek, inclusive, hopeful, and fun elements.
Our musical journey takes us to Cork, Spain, and West London, guided by the versatile Jessica Smyth, known as Biig Piig. An artist fluent in both English and Spanish, Biig Piig has lived in Ireland, Spain, and the UK. Switching gears, we delve into the political realm with Captain Moonlight’s poignant song, «I Want To Fight The Taoiseach,» addressing the Irish Prime Minister.
Returning to Cork, we explore the rock fusion sounds of City Weezle, a band founded in Paris by Irishman Simon Fleury. Their demos, «City Weezle» (2006) and «The Leprechaun» (2008), mark their prominence in the French/Irish/European underground fusion scene.
This episode showcases the incredible diversity and influence of Ireland’s independent music sector, offering a rich tapestry of creative output.
Pillow Queens – Suffer
https://www.instagram.com/pillowqueensband
https://www.facebook.com/pillowqueens
Rudy – Lily pad
https://www.instagram.com/111rudy1111
Fya Fox – Duvet Day
https://www.instagram.com/fyafox/
https://www.facebook.com/FYAFOX/
Kneecap – Better Way To Live
https://www.instagram.com/kneecap32/
https://www.facebook.com/KNEECAP32/
Valerie Rose – September
https://www.instagram.com/valerierosecarwood/
https://www.facebook.com/valerierose.carwood
Problem Patterns – Pity Bra
https://www.instagram.com/probpatterns
https://www.facebook.com/probpatterns/
Biig Piig – Watch Me
https://www.instagram.com/biig_piig/
https://www.facebook.com/BiigPiig
Captain Moonlight – I Want To Fight The Taoiseach
https://www.facebook.com/CaptainMoonlight
Loop Heavy – Saint
https://www.instagram.com/loopheavy
City Weezle – Maryjane
https://www.instagram.com/cityweezle/
https://www.facebook.com/cityweezle
Featured Song #91
Produced by Near FM, Dublin
Song selected by Patrick Domanico (@cocopraise)
This week’s featured song comes from Valerie Rose, an alt-pop and talented multi-instrumentalist artist from Dublin.
Valerie Rose, a 19-year-old Dublin alt-pop sensation, burst onto the Irish music scene in late 2022 with her debut song, «My Head,» released on Diffusion Lab. In less than a year, Valerie has experienced an explosive start to her music career, earning recognition from Irish and international tastemakers.
Hope you enjoy it.
Artist: Valerie Rose
Track: September
Label: https://www.diffusionlab.ie/
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/valerierosecarwood/ https://www.facebook.com/valerierose.carwood
