Belfast-based indie-pop artist Shelly Bom Pop has released his new single, I'm Getting Old. We asked him the BIG questions . . .
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Originally from Tullamore, Co. Offaly, he was the drummer for indie rock band District and lead singer of The Collision.
Speaking about I'm Getting Old, the 26-year-old says, "It’s a bit stupid to be worried about getting old when you’re still young, but it’s something I’ve been freaking out about lately.
"I’ve started obsessing over my hairline and worrying about little stray hairs falling out. You can tell yourself to cop on, but that’s hard when you feel like you’re wasting your life and watching yourself age in real time."
I’m Getting Old is Shelly Bom Pop’s first release since his debut EP A Bleeding Sky, which dropped in September 2025 featuring lead single Summer.
It follows his debut single You’re An Addict (April 2025) and I Can’t Sleep (June 2025).
How would you describe your music?
Indie-pop guitar-centric music with sharp and vulnerable lyrics.
Who are your musical inspirations?
The Beatles, The Weeknd, Oasis, Tyler, the Creator, Fontaines D.C., Lúnasa, JigJam, and The Pogues.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Mumford & Sons at the 3Arena in 2015.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Babel by Mumford & Sons.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Fun by Deki Alem.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I don’t have to sell my soul; He’s already in me" - I Wanna Be Adored by The Stone Roses.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A Day In The Life by the Beatles.
Where can people find your music/more information?
On my Instagram: @shellybompop.
Alan Corr
