This week’s big release come from Galway’s NewDad who delivered their excellent debut album ‘Madra’ today. This week has also brought news of forthcoming albums from the likes of Melts, Niamh Barry, Pillow Queens and James Vincent McMorrow – check out their new singles below.

Irish hip hop stalwart Jehnova quietly dropped ‘IOU 5’ an 8-track collection of new tracks this week, while Choice Prize nominated rapper JyellowL threw his hat in the Eurovision ring with ‘Judas’ featuring Toshin.

Northern Ireland is represented this week by DJ Louise DaCosta, songwriter Lilla Vargen and rockers Thom Southern and Wynona Bleach. There’s debut singles from lo-fi folk artist Teddy is Offline and electronic outfit Birthday Problems featuring vocals from Ailbhe Reddy and London based psych rockers Gonzo Fever, while Shiv delivers an unexpected collaboration with international dance sensations Girls On The Internet

This week’s big pop releases come from Wild Youth, Lyra and Moncrieff while Rooue will be hoping to make an impact with their best release to date Overdraft. Meanwhile Vi0let and Telekura continue to impress with their latest alt-pop showings.

There’s also notable early career releases from promising new acts Anamoe Drive, Sharkett, Alex Eydt Galway’s Lushed and Cat Turner, while north Dublin trio Lime Tree deliver their debut EP ‘Sunlight’

There’s also new tracks from the likes of Gemma Hayes, Venus Grrrls, Gareth Dunlop, Megan O’Neill, Boyfrens, GNS, Rofi James, Sarah Hickey, Tom O’Donovan, Hawke The Band and Farawauy Martin.

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