New bands you need to know about: from punk to rap, 10 must-see acts
The Irish music scene has launched some of the most iconic acts to grace a stage – from Thin Lizzy to U2, The Pogues, The Cranberries and The Boomtown Rats. And it’s a scene that’s still thriving today, with a host of new, eclectic talents straddling genres from post-punk to indie rock, hip-hop and dancefloor. Here Roisin O’Connor highlights the bands of the moment and why you need to add them to your playlist…