elbé is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Seamus Allen and the perfect vehicle for his indie songs that are blended with folk, traditional music and pop elements. Nora Frederich's intuitive, groove-based drumming and Kieran Fitzgerald’s melodic and nifty bass lines make up a strong rhythm section. Emily Naughton is a vastly experienced keys player; her creative melodies dance in and out, adding colour to the songs. Songwriter Seamus Allen takes inspiration from real life experiences and day-to-day events he witnesses in his life. In an attempt to make these relatable and give meaning to the listener, he describes events in a metaphorical and poetic way. Elbé released their debut EP “Contours” in May 2019. Since then the band has played gigs around Ireland and worked with local producer and engineer Christian Best (Mick Flannery, O Emperor, Paddy Dennehy, BRIARS). The first release of this collaboration was released in October 2020 and gained attention from BBC Introducing, FM104, RedFM and 98FM. elbé's latest singles have been played on BBC Ulster, Classic Hits FM, KCLR 96fm, 98fm, Radio Nova and were added to Goldenplec's New Irish Music playlist. The band released their EP “Sonder” on the 29th of October 2021 and their EP "Welder" on March 3rd, 2023.

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IMC Features:

March 07, 2023: "Welter" EP

Growing up between London and Ireland, her parents’ household was typically Irish. Etaoin was being entered into Irish music competitions from the age of 6, winning the adult categories by the age of 10 – and these include whistle, singing, songwriting and flute. She won everything there is to win in that world. As a child. She then became obsessed with pop songs on the radio which have inspired and opened the door to who she is as an artist today. ‘Bedroom Walls’ was the perfect introduction to her undeniable knack for the perfect pop melody, coupled with her unique vocals, inspired and informed by her idiosyncratic musical history. Her new single "Pale Damp Cheeks" knew an incredible start while being included in several major playlists on Spotify.

Etaoin describes herself as an "Irish Powerpuff girl sitting in my bedroom writing songs about killing boys". Yes, Etaoin is a really funny person, and you can have both really deep and interesting chats with her, or make jokes all day long. And being natural is probably what helped her grow. We supported her from her first ever release "Bedroom Walls", and now she just kills it every time she releases a new song. Her monthly listeners on Spotify keep growing, and big outlets start to love her as well. That's a wonderful story. But it's not over. Come back to IMC to see how her journey evolves, because you may see her again on our pages!

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IMC Features:

January 8, 2021: Bedroom Walls

March 6, 2021: Pale Damp Cheeks

April 7, 2021: I Dare You

October 7, 2022: If You Called

By way of background, FIELDS is an Irish six-piece alt-folk band, based in Dublin.

Drawing inspiration from the Irish heartland - a sleepy and often maligned region that is wide awake with spirit and charm, FIELDS combines powerful synth-driven melodies with carefully entwined harmonies and captivating guitars, to create an expansive soundscape.

Active since 2015, FIELDS began as the solo project of singer-songwriter Seán O'Brien, before progressing into a fully-fledged collective.

FIELDS' first offering, an EP entitled 'In the Morning' was released in 2015 and has since amassed over 3 million streams across streaming platforms.

The band's debut full-length, titled 'The Silence Of Staying In' - a 12-track LP that was created over a 3-year period, is out now via independent label Owl Boy Records.

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IMC Features:

April 25, 2020: Berlin

Son of Loughlin is the moniker of Irish singer-songwriter, Padraig McLoughlin. Originally from Navan, County Meath, Ireland, he is currently living in Berlin where he has been residing since February 2018.

He released a single titled "Readjust" back in October 2019.

Another single, "Changing of a Season", was released on April 17th.

It was the first single from his forthcoming debut EP, which was set to be released in Summer 2019, then delayed. Nothing new has been released since this amazing song, so... fingers crossed!

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Songs we featured :

April 17, 2020: Changing of a Season