We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single, “Gunshow” from Belfast based quartet Stratford Rise. You can listen to “Gunshow “ on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here

If you don’t get absolutely charged up after listening to “Gunshow” from Stratford Rise, we strongly suggest getting medical attention.

Stratford Rise, leads the charge towards a new breed of guitar music rising from the Irish noise rock scene. 

“Gunshow” , from Stratford Rise, is a fresh sounding track from a band that is taking noise rock to the next level

We were literally hanging on every brilliant sound and melody . It was like we were listening to the rebirth of music.

Their explosive live shows have made them one of the most talked about bands in the Irish live circuit. In a short period of time, they have built an impressive repertoire of performances. From supporting noise rock legends, The Jesus Lizard in Belfast’s Limelight, and a sold out show in Dublin’s The Button Factory, proving their ability to hold their own alongside the greats. At Whelans Ones to Watch Festival the band stole the show, with audience members surfing across the room.

In 2024 they also embarked on their own five- date Irish tour. Their stage presence is erratic, theatrical, and visceral, with each members becoming enveloped by the music, offering a visually exciting performance for audiences. Other notable highlights: Just Mustard support slot at Limerick’s legendary Féile Na Gréine, support slots for Crows and Junk Drawer support, and write ups in Hot Press and The Thin Air magazines.
2025 is to be a big year for Stratford Rise with their debut eponymous EP set to release in late spring. The EP promises to deliver a blistering collection of tracks that encapsulate the band’s intensity, a tasting platter of their live staples thus far. It is a collection of songs that explore extremes in music, interlocking rhythms, and combining harsh, noisy ideas with consonant ones. Lyrically, it’s about small fleeting glimpses into characters at crossroads and crisis.

Find your favorite listening spot, and get lost in the musical triumph of “Gunshow” , from Stratford Rise.