We recently had the distinct privilege to check out the debut EP, “Salt Stained Lungs”, from Irish, Indie-Folk, singer-songwriter- Lauren Wallace. You can listen to “Salt Stained Lungs “ Here
As soon as we heard the spectacular single, “Allegedly “ from Lauren Wallace, we were immediately mesmerized by her unique and mesmerizing sound.
Now we have the debut EP, from Lauren Wallace, “Salt Stained Lungs“ and SPOILER ALERT: It is absolutely amazing.
Every song on “Salt Stained Lungs” from Lauren Wallace, are well told stories that effortlessly touch your heart and soul .
The 17 year old teenager has been cutting her teeth under the guidance of industry professional Jono Mc Neil, and honing her song writing skills for over a year. The result is her debut 5 track EP ‘Salt Stained Lungs’. A stunning collection of heartfelt, assertive and delicate songs written and performed by Lauren, showcasing a sensitive songwriter exploring themes of friendship, grief and growth.
From the beautiful opening track, “Allegedly” , straight through to the closing and title track , “Salt Stained Lungs” , it is crystal clear that Lauren Wallace, is a voice that needs to be heard.
Solid well orchestrated tracks such as the hauntingly beautiful “Older” and the vocally flawless “Used To This “ , make “Salt Stained Lungs” a must listen.
The track that really stood out to us on “Salt Stained Lungs“ is the extraordinarily beautifully written “People Love People” . If there is a song that could stop traffic, it would without question be “People Love People” We were hanging on every note and word, this is Lauren Wallace, at her absolute best . ‘People Who Love People is one of Laurens favorite songs,and it is easy to see why.
“Salt Stained Lungs”, is about to be your new favorite EP, you just don’t know it yet . So go find your favorite listening spot and get lost in the beauty of “Salt Stained Lungs” from Lauren Wallace.
Dublin post-funk quartet SCUSTIN are today delighted to reveal an extensive run of ‘Confessions Of A Pub Talker’ October 2025 UK headline tour dates, taking place this fall (see below for full listings).
Presale tickets are available fromWednesday 4th June at 10am BST, with general sale available on Thursday 5th June at 10am BST.
Festival appearances at SXSW London, Beyond The Pale, Wilderness Festival, Mutations Festival, SWN Festival and Live At Leeds have also been announced.
The news comes following a riotously received and highly coveted hometown support slot with Dublin stars Inhaler alongside Gurriers andBlossoms over the weekend, with the boys also recently taking their “Scustinism” philosophy to Dublin’s annual Trinity Ball alongside Confidence Man.
New single ‘I’m Never Flying With Ryanair Again’ ( Listen Here) is out now—the latest track to be taken from their debut album Confessions Of A Pub Talker, which will be released on 19th September 2025, following on from early singles ‘Charmer’ and ‘The Ick (Don’t Put Blackcurrant In That Pint Of Guinness)’.
We are absolutely obsessed with the latest gem, “I’m Never Flying With Ryanair Again”, from SCUSTIN . We would give anything to be front row center this fall to experience their incredible musical energy live.
Live Dates:
June 3rd – SXSW London – Brick Lane Tap Room @ 6PM June 13th – Beyond The Pale Festival, Glendalough Estate, Ireland June 22nd – London Irish Centre – Sunday Seisiún August 2nd – Wilderness Festival, Oxfordshire August 3rd – Mutations Festival, Milton Keynes October 2nd – Nacional De Cuba, Derry October 3rd – Ulster Sports Club, Belfast October 4th – The Spirit Store, Dundalk October 5th – The Roisin Dubh, Galway October 8th – Cypress Avenue, Cork October 9th – Dolan’s, Limerick October 10th – Whelans, Dublin October 17th – SWN Festival, Cardiff October 18th – Wild Paths Festival, Norwich November 13th – McChuills, Glasgow November 15th – Live At Leeds November 18th – Zerox, Newcastle November 19th – Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield November 20th – The Louisiana, Bristol November 21st – The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester November 23rd – The Prince Albert, Stroud November 24th – Heartbreakers, Southampton November 26th – Hare & Hounds 2, Birmingham November 27th – Shacklewell Arms, London
D CullenAlso Announces New Album, “City Soundscapes “ For September Release
We recently had the stellar opportunity, to check out the stunning new single, “Young Men”, from D. Cullen an acclaimed alt-rock artist from Dublin, Ireland.
You can listen to “Young Men”, from D. Cullen, Here
We have said it before, and it bears repeating… Sometimes it only takes hearing a song one time and … You are hooked . This is definitely the case with , “Young Men”, from D. Cullen.
Young Men” is a song that deals with the rising issue of toxic masculinity in our society.
From my earliest days in an all-boys school in Dublin, I’ve never really felt at home in heavily masculine/laddy circles. I’ve always felt like an outsider in those circles. Increasingly, in the wake of the last few years where movements like “the Manosphere” and figures such as Andrew Tate and Joe Rogan have taken more of a hold on the culture, I’ve become more and more concerned and distressed with how unpleasant certain men’s behaviour can be. At the same time, there’s a growing sense that a lot of men are using these behaviours to hide behind while they deal with some seriously heavy struggles. This song tries to address both issues, by both prodding at some of the more distasteful elements of “lad culture” and also shining a light on the vulnerability behind a lot of that bravado. Although the song was written well before this came out, the show “Adolescence” floored me when I watched it recently, as it captured that dichotomy perfectly. I hope this song can capture some of that current cultural tension in the same way.”
Having previously released his debut album ‘Sing My Story, Tell My Song’ followed by the EP ‘Tiny‘ he now announces a new chapter for 2025. with the release of new single ‘Young Men‘ and forthcoming new album “City Soundscapes” which will be released on Sept 19th.
“Young Men” has an authentic and honest vibe that really makes the song stand out .
D. has had his music featured on BBC Scotland, RTE Radio One, Today FM, and twice performed on Ireland’s largest TV chat show The Late Late Show. He has supported such artists as Mundy, Eddi Reader, Brian Kennedy, Bry, and many many more!
We recently had the epically awesome opportunity, to check out the new single, “New Orleans” , from Dublin indie rockers , Kippax. You can listen to “New Orleans” on Spotify Here, Apple Here
As soon as we heard the jangly guitar driven, “New Orleans “, from Kippax, we knew we had stumbled upon something special. ( We were right)
Kippax – credit – Kate Lawlor
The four members , who met in school and having only released their debut single in February 2024 have played consistently packed out and sold out shows around Dublin. Notably a sold out headline upstairs in Whelan’s, a slot at Whelan’s ‘Ones to Watch 2025’ and supporting Getdown Service on the Irish leg of their UK/IE tour.
The style and sound of Kippax, is on full display on , “New Orleans “ as the band artfully weaves mesmerizing grooves under well crafted and well written lyrics.
Kippax, will release their debut EP, Voyeurism‘ later in the year. The band will play The Workman’s Cellar on Friday, June, 27th . You can get tickets Here
We recently had the privilege to check out the tremendous new single, “The Drip” from Dublin psych-pop powerhouse THUMPER. You can listen to “The Drip” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
THUMPER, comes in red hot with their new electrifying riff fueled new single, “The Drip” and we loved every freaking second of it .
The track is the first of a series of releases across 2025 leading to the release of their sophomore album which follows debut Choice Music Prize nominated Delusions of Grandeur which was an epic introduction to the band’s psych-drenched rumble which juxtaposes walls of distortion with saccharine melody and unabashed hooks.
The Drip is a song about tour burnout and relationship strain. The song was written almost a line at a time, small lyrics jotted down at different moments on tour, in different cities, different head spaces. The title refers to that slow accumulation, drip torture was on my mind, but also an IV drip – something that keeps you alive, hooked to your veins. In this case my deep love for making music, and the people I make it with.
The song has no chorus – no release. But it’s joyous and builds with momentum with each passing section, even as the lyrics seem to become more abstract. This conflict between love for the thing, and that thing destroying you – that’s The Drip. “Poke to find a vein, flick the bag”
The song was recorded with producer Rian Trench in rural Donegal, in a cottage that we converted into a studio. We built a control room in the sitting room, and ran cables into the various bedrooms for guitar amps, even using Alan’s van to house the bass amp outside (as the volume inside the house was making the fillings in our teeth come loose). The double drums were then recorded in Attica Studio in Donegal owned by Tommy McLaughlin ( Soak, Villagers, Ailbhe Reddy). There was no signal, no wifi, no distractions – just friends making music together. We were listening to a lot of DIIV and Wednesday at the time, and we were lucky enough to rope in Alex Ferrar (engineer/producer of Wednesday,MJ Lendermann, Angel Olsen, etc) on mixing duties.’
We can’t believe we are just discovering, THUMPER, and their otherworldly sound (we apologize) Go immediately listen to “The Drip”, You will be absolutely amazed.
We recently had the distinct honor to check out the new single, “Ivory”, from Dublin shoegaze outfitDREAM BOY. Ivory‘ is the penultimate single from the forthcoming debut ‘Drowning in Blue‘ ep. You can listen to “Ivory” Here
The new single, is about letting go, it’s about hearing the same things and seeing the same behaviour but for the first time instead of going back, walking away.
The track got its name from the nature that ivory is retrieved, animals killed for their tusks made of the material, when it could just be taken without causing harm. The opening track of the forthcoming ep, ‘Ivory‘ is the first song of healing on the bands discography. An exploration into boundaries and finally standing up for yourself.
DREAM BOY – photo credit – @daisychainphotos
‘I have an image in my head of a documentary I saw as a child where animal protection services remove the tusks from animals to protect them from poachers looking for Ivory. This really stuck with me, the idea that these beautiful creatures were being killed for this material when really in order to retrieve it they did not need to be hurt.
I was struggling with the ending to this song, I had most of the lyrics but was missing the songs real purpose. I’d been listening to a song called ‘blue’ by dream ivory which must have put the word in my head and once it was in it all just clicked and fell into place.
The demo is worlds different from how the song sounds now but that’s why I love writing with these guys and working with our producer Daniel De Burca, we really explore and exploit the idea, taking into a totally different world.’
“Ivory”, from DreamBoy, is a deeply emotional and moving track that tugs gently at your heartstrings and stays in your soul long after the music has ended.
EP Launch show Thurs 26th June – Dublin, The Workmans Cellar promoted by Singular Artists
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single, “I Feel Good” from Dublin based artist, LOBEPINE. You can listen to “I Feel Good” Here
We love absolutely everything about, “I Feel Good “ from LOBEPINE.
Effortlessly combining pop, indie, and hip-hop influences, the track is a rich sonic tapestry where lush synthesizers, smooth guitar riffs, and a soulful saxophone intertwine with a laidback hip-hop-inspired beat. Adding to its organic, rhythmic pulse, congas, bongos, ghatams, and a subtle shaker create a warm, earthy groove that flows throughout the song. “
“I Feel Good” radiates a chilled, reflective vibe, capturing the bittersweet feeling of watching time slip through our fingers – a meditation on the fleeting nature of life, balanced with the serene acceptance that some things are simply beyond our control. The song also carries a subtle call to action, urging listeners to step forward and actively shape their own story rather than sitting back as spectators. With its intimate atmosphere and smooth, flowing energy, LOBEPINE offers a laidback yet thought-provoking soundtrack to pause, breathe,d make t h e m o s t of t h e moments we h a v e .
“I Feel Good” from LOBEPINE, is a shining example of what good authentic music sounds like . LOBEPINE, offers up a fresh and inspiring vibe and sound that we can most definitely get behind.
SCUSTIN Announce Debut Album Confessions Of A Pub Talker Released September 19th 2025
We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the new single “The Ick (Don’t Put Blackcurrant In That Pint Of Guinness)”, from Dublin post-funk quartet SCUSTIN. You can listen to The Ick (Don’t Put Blackcurrant In That Pint Of Guinness)” Here
We are always on the lookout for killer grooves, and we have definitely found one from SCUSTIN, and their groove filled new single, “The Ick (Don’t Put Blackcurrant In That Pint Of Guinness)”
Photo credit- David Wallis
SCUSTIN are delighted to announce that their debut album Confessions Of A Pub Talkerwill be released on September, 19th 2025.
To celebrate the news, the band will releaselead single ‘The Ick (Don’t Put Blackcurrant In That Pint Of Guinness)’ on March 5th, 2025, just in time for the St Patrick’s Daycelebrations at their London headline show on March 17th, 2025 at The Dublin Castle, Camden.
Recorded and produced by Richie Kennedy(The Murder Capital, RIDE, Interpol, Shame) at Black Mountain Studios, forthcoming debut album Confessions Of A Pub Talkeris a modern Irish concept record that tells the story of Larry, a barman in his mid-to-late 20s struggling to find his way amidst the social and economic uncertainties of modern Irish life.
Bracing lead single ‘The Ick’ is a tongue-in-cheek satire of the post-punk genre, embracing its recent resurgence and drawing on influences from early Viagra Boys, Idles, and Irish bands such as Gurriers and The Scratch.
The frantic energy displayed on the new single is simply electrifying, we were immediately captivated.
Commenting on the single, the band said: “Lyrically, the track addresses the sacrilegious attempts to taint Ireland’s most sacred beverage—Guinness—and draws a line between those who attempt such absurdities and those who don’t. The global phenomenon of “The Ick” serves as a fitting metaphor, delivering the message with a sharp edge of satire, and highlighting how trivial annoyances can become outlets for frustration in a world full of more significant issues.”
If you are like us, and are constantly searching for the next great groove, look no further then The Ick (Don’t Put Blackcurrant In That Pint Of Guinness)’, from SCUSTIN
The band have several live dates on sale now, including an appearance at Dublin’s annual Trinity Ball alongside Confidence Man, and an appearance at A Stone’s Throw Music Festival.
Live Dates:
16th March – Milton Keynes – Craufurd Arms 17th March – London, Camden – Dublin Castle 11th April – Dublin – Trinity Ball 25th May – Newcastle – A Stone’s Throw Music Festival
Jessica Doolan has one of those magical voices that once you hear it , you’ll never forget.
We recently had the distinct honor to chat with Jessica and learn more about this incredible up and coming artist.
Artist Of The Day January 11th: Jessica Doolan
The Whole Kameese:Hi Jessica, thank you so much for taking the time for chatting with us at The Whole Kameese
Jessica Doolan:Thank you for having me!
The Whole Kameese: Can you tell us when you started singing? Do you come from a musical family ?
Jessica Doolan: I started singing when I was about 3 or 4! My family are very musical. I have memories of jamming along to my dads guitar making up melodies and random lyrics. My brother plays the piano incredibly well, my mum sings and my dad plays nearly every instrument!
The Whole Kameese: If someone has never heard you sing before, how would you describe your singing style/sound ? .
Jessica Doolan:I would describe it as Soul-Pop. I grew up listening to artists like Nina Simone, Etta James and Amy Winehouse and I was facinated hearing how much passion was in their voices!
The Whole Kameese:
How old were you when you wrote your first song? Do you remember what it was called?
Jessica Doolan: I was 10 when I wrote my first full song. It was called ‘ Mise Sa Todhchai’ which means Dear Future Self in the Irish language. I wrote my first songs in Irish. I love the sound of the language being sung.
The Whole Kameese: If you could do a duet with anyone , who would it be and why?
Jessica Doolan: My dream duet would probably be Alicia Keys. She’s the coolest!
The Whole Kameese:We absolutely love your debut single “Stay Or Surrender “ Can you tell us the story behind the song?
Jessica Doolan:I wrote the song about my first ever heartbreak. It’s quite raw and honest and I knew I had to put it out the minute I wrote it. I was in a relationship that wasn’t very good for me and I didn’t know whether to stay or go. It felt like I could never escape the feeling of being lovesick & that the heartbreak would stay in my system forever. After I put the song out I got so many messages of people saying it resonated with them. It made me feel less alone!
The Whole Kameese: Coffee or Tea?
Jessica Doolan: I’m a tea girl! Nothing better than getting into your pajamas and making a cup of tea
The Whole Kameese: If you could play a show anywhere, where would that be and why ?
Jessica Doolan : I think playing Madison Square Garden is definitely at the top of my dream list! It’s such an iconic venue and so many of my inspirations have played there.
The Whole Kameese: What are artists are you currently listening to ?
Jessica Doolan: I’m listening to a lot of Sade, Sampha and Teddy Swims!
The Whole Kameese : If you could give one piece of advice to young musicians/singers who are just starting out , what would it be and why?
Jessica Doolan: I would say don’t be afraid of failing. It’s always daunting putting yourself out into the world and sharing your art but remember it’s your purpose and you should never let the doubts take over your mind. It’s all about the journey and I always think about a quote I read. It was ‘ The desire to succeed will never be more powerful than having the guts to fail’.
The Whole Kameese: What can we expect from Jessica Doolan in 2024?
Jessica Doolan: A lot more music & a lot more shows!!! I’m hoping to play my first ever headline show this year, I’m so excited.
The Whole Kameese: Thank you very much Jessica, for taking time to chat with us here at The Whole Kameese . We hope you have an amazing 2024.
Jessica Doolan : Thank You! Have a wonderful New Year.
We can’t wait to see what Jessica Doolan does in the new year ! Be sure to check back , as we will have much more on Jessica Doolan in 2024.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single “Stay Or Surrender” from Dublin, Ireland based singer-songwriter Jessica Doolan .
You can listen to “Stay Or Surrender “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
At just 19 years old Dublin based singer-songwriter Jessica Doolan has the kind of voice that you simply can’t ignore , her voice is on full display on her soulful debut single “Stay Or Surrender “
Jessica recently won International Rookie Artist at the Denniz Pop Awards. Since then she has been playing major festivals and supports in the UK & IRE. Next year alongside headline shows, her debut EP will be released.
Not only does Jessica give a brilliant vocal performance on “Stay Or Surrender” but she has crafted a well written song with a authentic lyrics that prove Jessica Doolan is an artist who is without question just getting warmed up.
Stay Or Surrender is one of those magical songs that stay with you long after the music has faded . Do yourself a favor and get lost in the beauty and grace of “Stay Or Surrender”
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