Longwave Music is a record and publishing label founded in 2018 to support local artists on the South West Coast of Ireland. In 2020 Longwave Music Radio LMR opened an online radio station to offer an alternative platform to artists during Covid lockdown. This soon blossomed to uncover original indie music from all corners of the world. As musicians and music lovers ourselves we understand what it takes to write an original song and play it to an audience. We are delighted to introduce you to this new music from all over the globe and hope you enjoy listening to original material as much as we do....
Album Review: 20 Greenlea Road a solo album from Les Keye
An emotive exploration of family history through the lens of memory, The Wilde Oscars frontman revives the power of the oral tradition in this masterclass on contemporary folk.
There are few inducted into the storied past of Dublin as well as the cult-treasure The Wilde Oscars. Led into the blaze of the nineties indie-folk scene by frontman Leslie (Les) Keye — a pioneer of the emotionally arresting Irishman phenomenon, the band left a trail of devotees in its path around the Dublin gigging circuit. A graduate of the ‘‘Grafton Street Buskers’’ along with the likes of Glen Hansard, Mark Dignam......
Anita Cane Violins is steadily carving her path as one of Italy’s most exciting and genre-defying singer-songwriters. Emerging from Como, a picturesque city nestled at the foot of the Alps, Anita’s music reflects her rich cultural heritage and bold approach to blending genres. Her latest single, "Raise Your Vibe", released in collaboration with producer Paolo De Santis (Desanudo) and rapper Roger aka Erre, marks a new chapter in her sonic evolution—a lush fusion of neo-soul, laid-back electronica, and a dash of 90s nostalgia that feels both contemporary and timeless.
Since the release of her debut single, "Sere d’estate", in 2020, Anita has demonstrated an......
The HeARTist - Galvo
The path of an artist is not always clear-cut. From the flats of Ballymun to the Seven Kingdoms, from Pakistani hip-hop to indie-folk, the journey of North Dublin-based artist, Galvo, has been an unorthodox odyssey of self-discovery. His debut solo album The HeARTist may send you fumbling in the throes of a welcome hyperesthesia, but when the final bells of a ‘‘The Sun has Lost a Son’’ chime out, you’ll be left with a sense of awe and wonder.
Heralded by Hotpress as ‘‘one of the most accomplished and exciting debuts that has passed through HP Towers this year’’ Sep 26th marks a renaissance of raw indie......
The Edges – Naimee Coleman - Review
From the next big thing in Irish pop to seasoned songwriter, Naimee Coleman returns to the Irish music scene on her own terms.
Somewhere rooted in the underbelly of your subconscious is the catchy hook of Aurora’s ethereal spin on Duran Duran’s classic hit "Ordinary World." It’s a track that captured the essence of the time when the Celtic Tiger flourished, The Corrs were dubbed the future of Irish pop, and dance was king. What Elizabeth Frazer was to Massive Attack’s "Teardrop," Naimee Coleman was to Aurora’s "Ordinary World" — it’s body and soul.
An impressive start; she was signed to the......
New Indie Music Show Playlist
Choice tracks from around the world sent to us here at LMR
Listen now or at a time that suits you. Tracklist below. Wait for it...
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Oscar Wilkins: Slow Burn and the Rediscovery of the Mystique in Music
For Oscar Wilkins, music isn’t just a form of expression—it’s a craft that thrives on passion and intensity. With a sound rooted in R&B but amplified by rock & pop elements, the Dublin-based artist is carving out a unique space in the music world. “I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel,” he explains. “I just want to put my own spin on it, to create something people can connect with.”
Finding His Sound
Starting his journey in R&B, Oscar quickly realised that he didn’t want to be confined to genre conventions. Instead, he infused his music with an edge......
The Edges – Naimee Coleman - Review
From the next big thing in Irish pop to seasoned songwriter, Naimee Coleman returns to the Irish music scene on her own terms.
Somewhere rooted in the underbelly of your subconscious is the catchy hook of Aurora’s ethereal spin on Duran Duran’s classic hit "Ordinary World." It’s a track that captured the essence of the time when the Celtic Tiger flourished, The Corrs were dubbed the future of Irish pop, and dance was king. What Elizabeth Frazer was to Massive Attack’s "Teardrop," Naimee Coleman was to Aurora’s "Ordinary World" — it’s body and soul.
An impressive start; she was signed to the music......
New EP Alert: Stylusboy, Back in the Day
From tea with the queen to enemy lines.
Low-fi indie-folk is everywhere these days and one artist supplanting the norm is Stylusboy, pseudonym of multi-instrumentalist Steve Jones, an irrefutable expert in feel-good vibes. Dubbed by Tom Robinson of BBC 6 Music as “a leading light among today’s new generation of DIY digital troubadours”, the multi-faceted Coventry native even goes as far as hand-designing his own EP sleeves—folk goodness galore.
His brand-new EP ‘Back in the Day’ is a unique and heartwarming homage to the personal tales of six elderly individuals Jones encountered......
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The New Leaves, like so many contemporary music projects, emerged from the post pandemic wilderness. Consisting of four childhood friends from County Down in Northern Ireland, the band blend lush, three-part harmonies, nature inspired lyrics and modern folk aesthetics to brand them as a new, unique force in the genre. The four members came together to breathe life into an expanding songbook written by McKay, who attempts to capture the natural beauty, history, and mythology of homelife beneath the Mourne Mountains and the beautiful townlands that surround Carlingford Lough.
The New Leaves are:
Decky McKay – Vocals, Guitar.
Cian O’ Hare -......
