Brú Sounds

Episode four is here — after a little hiatus for a house move and some unwelcome illness, we're back! This episode is a big one. We're shining a light on Khidyie, an Irish-Hong Kong singer-songwriter from Drogheda whose debut EP Tales from the rabbit hole is something really special.  Her dreamy blend of folk and indie dream-pop draws on the worlds of Norah Jones, Alice Phoebe Lou, and J...

Welcome back to Brú Sounds , a podcast celebrating music, gigs, and grassroots culture from Drogheda and beyond. In this episode, we spotlight hotgirl , one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the Drogheda and Dublin indie scenes in recent years. What began in 2021 as a lo-fi bedroom project from singer and songwriter Ashley Abbedeen has grown into a full-bodied, noisy and melodic indie rock...

Welcome back to Brú Sounds, a podcast celebrating music, gigs, and grassroots culture from Drogheda and beyond. In this episode, we hear tunes from Nixer, the project of Seán Keenan (Drogheda-born, now London-based). Formed during lockdown, Nixer blend dancefloor-ready electro synth wave with sharp pop instincts and a distinctly Irish voice. We also hear from Peadar Connolly and his haunting rendi...

Welcome to Brú Sounds, a new podcast celebrating music, gigs, and grassroots culture from Drogheda and beyond. In our very first episode, you’ll hear tracks from David San Clair and CABL, two of my favourite artists right now, alongside a rundown of some of the great albums of 2025. I also hit the road with gig reviews from recent live shows by David San Clair, Hotgirl and Nixer, all at The Watcht...