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Irish musicians to listen to this St. Patrick's Day No celebration is complete without a good soundtrack LOREL DANIELOV
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arch 17 is quickly approaching, and contrary to popular belief, St. Patrick's Day is not just an excuse to drink excessive amounts of alcohol—it's a time to immerse yourself in all things Irish! Music is an integral part of Irish culture, so celebrate right with a playlist filled with eclectic music made by various Irish artists. Whether you like alternative, indie, pop, or rock, these artists have something to offer everyone. So grab your green shirt and get ready to celebrate with this playlist full of great songs by talented Irish musicians!
Niall Horan Originally hailing from Mullingar, Niall Horan rose to fame in 2010 alongside the rest of his band members in the hit pop group One Direction. Since then, Horan has grown individually as an artist, releasing two solo studio albums, one solo live album, and many singles in recent years. His music generally consists of pop and folk. His song “Slow Hands,” released in 2017, charted top 100 in over nine countries and is perfect for any St. Patrick's Day celebration. With just the right amount of funk and pop, it is a great song to dance to all night long.
Hozier Next up is Hozier, born in Bray, who rose to fame in 2013 with his hit single, “Take Me To Church.” A soulful pop song, this tune also charted top 100 in over nine countries. Hozier has since released two albums and many EPs and singles. Any one of his powerful ballads will be perfect to cry to when your crush doesn’t notice your cute St. Paddy’s outfit.
Hozier at the Bowery Ballroom, NYC 2014-05-13. CREDIT: BRENDAN T LYNCH ON FLICKR LICENSED UNDER CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
U2 Since the 1980s, U2 has repeatedly taken the world by storm with their powerful rock songs. Hailing from Dublin, the band has over 14 albums and has amassed many singles over the years. Their song “With Or Without You” dominated the charts in 1987, charting the top 100 in 26 different countries. This song is a foolproof karaoke winner that will take over any Irish pub on St. Patrick's Day.
U2 in Tokyo. CREDIT: U2START ON FLICKR LICENSED UNDER CC BY 2.0
Dermott
Kennedy
Another Irish singer-songwriter from Dublin, Dermott Kennedy cultivated his fanbase with the uplifting and profound messages in his powerful pop songs. Over the years, he has released a debut album and various EPs and singles. His single “Better Days,” released in 2021, charted the top 100 in five different countries. This is definitely a song you and your friends will want to jam out to on the way to the pub to get you hyped up.
has delivered hit after hit, all perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Over the years, they have released six studio albums. Their song “Breakeven” released in 2008, charted in the top 100 in three different countries. It is a song nobody can resist singing along to, making it the perfect ad-
dition to your playlist. However you decide to spend St. Patrick's Day this year, make sure that your playlist fits the mood. All of these musicians can be found on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, ready to be added and downloaded for a celebratory St. Patrick’s Day!
The Script Niall Horan with One Direction on August 23, 2015 Soldier Field. CREDIT: ASHLEY NEWBY ON WIKIMEDIA COMMONS LICENSED UNDER CC BY 2.0
Yet another group of fantastic musicians who call Dublin home. This pop group, formed in 2001,
The Script, Hovefestivalen 2013. CREDIT: NRK P3 ON FLICKR LICENSED UNDER CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
