Emerging Irish alt-rock band Bloom have released their debut single, Sailor Man. we asked them the BIG questions . . .
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The band consists of Sean Walsh on guitar and lead vocals, Oscar Geraghty on drums, Archie Kenyon on lead guitar, Ryan Hays on bass, and Pixie on backing vocals.
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
Oscar: We're an alternative rock band from north Dublin that started in 2025. Me and Sean had been in a few bands before together. We wanted to do something with more musicians, that had a fuller sound and more of an Irish feel to it. After a while we got the full band together and had have been gigging around Dublin ever since, as we develop our music.
How would you describe your music?
Sean: Our music is a very Irish take on alt rock, with inspiration coming from all genre’s, blending melodies with Irish music influences with rock and alternative sounds
Who are your musical inspirations?
Archie: We have a wide spectrum of inspiration, the main groups including The Waterboys, The Stone Roses, ELO, and Fontaines D.C., and Pixies.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Oscar: First gig I ever went to was Guns N’ Roses in Marley Park in 2022 I can’t remember much of it now but it was a lot of fun.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Pixie: Tapestry by Carole King.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Sean: Blue and Gold by Madra Salach.
Favourite lyric of all time?
Sean: The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, 'I looked at him, he looked at me, all I could do was hate him’ - A Pair Of Brown Eyes.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Ryan: Death & Romance by Magdalena Bay.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Instagram.
Alan Corr
