Taking a rare turn on this side of the lens to talk about our curation process with venues. For us, a venue has to have a pulse before we even bring the music in.
@windmilllanerecording is the definition of that—decades of history baked into the walls. Bringing the next wave of Irish talent into those rooms on the 20th is going to be a proper moment.
To everyone who grabbed a spot: see you in the studio. 🎙️🏛️
📽️@cill.i.an ❤️🔥🚀
Fresh from her US tour, @zoe.basha brought a sound that refuses to be categorized—weaving folk, jazz, and blues into something completely her own.
In the legendary acoustics of @windmilllanerecording , every texture of her vocal quality found its perfect home. The room didn’t just capture the music; it breathed with her, highlighting the raw, genre-bending grit that makes her an artist you have to hear to believe.
She was joined by the spectacular @ultanlavery on a Steinway piano famously played by Kate Bush and @corrynotcorry on the upright, adding a layer of history to a performance that already felt timeless ✨
🎥 @dgtal_dreams x @cill.i.an
✨ Sound Check Check-In: Episode 01 ✨
The Irish music scene is absolutely electric right now, and we’re here to give you a front row seat to the artists leading the charge 🇮🇪 We’re kicking off our new serie diving into the craft, the chaos, and the craic with our brilliant social rep @thats_not_so_raven_
First up is @rve.rae , a voice you need to know. Her sound is pure magic think dreamy blues meets pixie indie. She’s joined by her creative counterpart @juanigenovese a literal wiz on percussion and one half of @niplataniplomo
Taking a leaf out of her track "Snowflakes," RVE is all about finding joy in the little things. From their first love song to building a sound that’s uniquely hers, she’s proof that the next wave of Irish talent is unstoppable. 🌊
It's all about that fresh, "fresca" energy ⛱️
We’re heading to the heart of the Liberties for our next one. 🥃🎻
For one night only, we’re taking over the @teelingwhiskey Distillery. It is a massive honor to be part of this year’s @culturedatewithdublin8 celebrations, highlighting the incredible heritage of the neighborhood.
In true Sofar fashion, the lineup is a total secret until the first note hits. Performing at Teeling, we’ve curated three secret acts to celebrate a distillery that’s actively reviving the creative spirit of the Golden Triangle.
📍 Teeling Distillery, Newmarket
📅 Saturday, 9 May | Doors 7.30pm | Tasting & Tour 6.30pm (Included)
🎟️ Tickets Out Now. Link in bio.
Poster art: @naranja.social
We'd recommend headphones for this one 🎧
@mollydonnery possesses a stunning voice that breathes in perfect sync with the resonance of her harp ✨
A powerful, soaring harmony that completely echoed through the iconic walls of the @windmilllanerecording
🎥 @dgtal_dreams x @cill.i.an 🤌
Rewinding to @lukeclerkin ‘s set and those sweeping strings. His voice was the anchor of the night, with the beautiful @matildelottimusic and @catycleary creating the perfect backdrop for every story told. 🎞️🌙
📸 @dgtal_dreams
Alt-R&B, sharp lyricism, and a D8 skyline. @itzjustdanzi has a magnetic presence that commands the room while leaving space for every word to actually land. He isn’t just making waves; he’s shifting the current 🎙️🌊
📸 @krishtnru
We usually keep our secrets close, but some rooms are too loud with history to hide.
We’re breaking the script for this one. It felt wrong to keep a space like @windmilllanerecording under wraps. We’re bringing a curated lineup of Ireland’s most exciting new talent into the halls that defined the greats—a collision of legacy and the new wave, all in a room with flawless acoustics.
A very limited number of tickets are available in the bio.
Doors 7.30pm. See you soon 🎙️
We knew her voice would stop you in your tracks, but we weren't ready for the sheer warmth @rve.rae brought to the stage. She has a gift for making a crowd feel like a close circle of friends. It’s a beautiful day to celebrate a spirit as bright and commanding as hers. Huge love to RVE for an unforgettable night in D8 🧡
📸@krishtnru
