All the best UK indie/alt bands are from Scotland or Ireland*

Cranky

What about wannabe Irish bands, like Dropkick Murphys?

just kidding.  they’re lame.

Love the Cranberries, though.  And Gerry Cinnamon.

Creed_Clicks

There are plenty outside of Ireland as well in fairness. Deus being one!

LPManic

Ireland is not in the UK etc etc etc.

Even the best English indie bands - Oasis, The Smiths etc - are all of Irish parents. 

strumjoughlamps

LPManic said:

Ireland is not in the UK etc etc etc.

Even the best English indie bands - Oasis, The Smiths etc - are all of Irish parents. 

Teyeplayer

Bell x1 
The Frames
Amazing Pilots
All fantastic Irish bands (some no longer active) 

I’m also a big Idlewild fan, so they can cover the Scottish element. 

slacker

Fontaines dc 

strumjoughlamps

Teyeplayer said:

Bell x1 
The Frames
Amazing Pilots
All fantastic Irish bands (some no longer active) 

I’m also a big Idlewild fan, so they can cover the Scottish element. 

Hope is Important and 100 Broken Windows are great albums.

slacker said:

Fontaines dc 

Yes, and Grian's solo album is excellent.