New Dublin alternative Indie duo Barkbeat have shared their debut single ‘Exit Wound’. Barkbeat are comprised of Mark Lombard (Morkhaus) and Aoife McGrath, the duo have been musical collaborators for years, but following Lombard’s move to Vancouver the project came together with countless demos sitting idle on Google Drives finally receiving the love and attention they deserved as a way to honour this chapter of their friendship.

‘Exit Wound’ will be followed next month by their debut EP ‘Doghouse’ out February 6th 2025. A statement from the band describes the EP as being a testament to the safe space between friends, where words flow freely without judgment and where love and understanding are always guaranteed.

We could all do with a bit of that right now, couldn’t we.