Rock:

The Murder Capital, ‘Can’t Pretend To Know’

John Congleton-produced track kicks off intriguing new era for Irish five-piece.

Pop:

Annie-Dog, ‘Have I Been Living?’

Promising first taste of alt-pop Dubliner’s upcoming EP, 15.

Punk:

SPRINTS, ‘Feast’

Dublin band’s fearless, grunge-informed first release with new guitarist Zac Stephenson.

Indie:

Maria Kelly, ‘Slump’

Sensitive yet subtly self-deprecating single shared ahead of Ireland Music Week performance.

Soul/R&B:

Maverick Sabre, ‘If I Could Only Love You Again’

Uplifting insight into Co. Wexford star’s upcoming album, Burn The Right Things Down.

Electronic/Dance:

Or:la, ‘Slay The Beast’ feat. Eliza Rose

Highlight of Irish producer/DJ’s new mythology-influenced album Trusting Theta.

Hip-Hop:

Curtisy, ‘Tree Sap (Remix’d) feat. Flynn Johnson, Graham, Wallfella & hikii

Tallaght rapper revisits his 2023 track with Irish hip-hop heavyweights.

Folk:

Junior Brother, ‘Take Guilt’

Powerful statement from Kerry singer-songwriter ahead of upcoming third album

Experimental:

RÓIS, ‘FEEL LOVE’

Dazzlingly dark closing track from Fermanagh artist’s MO LÉAN EP.

Read the full A&R Department in the new issue of Hot Press, out now: