- Culture
- 30 Jan 20
Hot for 2020 Irish Artists: Local Boy
He plays Whelan’s Upstairs with a full live band on February 6.
Fusing elements of laidback hip-hop, R&B and smooth funk with off-kilter indie sensibilities, Jake Hurley – AKA Local Boy – has been busy crafting some of the most exciting sounds in Irish music. The Burner Records co-founder’s tracks have scored coveted spots on high-profile Spotify playlists, with lyrics exploring tales of kitchen sink realism and dreams of rock ‘n’ roll stardom.
Hear: Local Boy Ruins Everything.