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The first Odds ‘n’ Sods of 2026 sees us back where we ended last year with all the recent music, videos, gig news and everything else that’s happening, featuring both established bands and […]

2025 was an eventful year for The Crazy Rogues with some new band members on board but new single ‘Monsters’ hits the spot and shows they’ve lost none of their bite! The Crazy Rogues are well […]

The new single ‘Old Mick’ from Toronto shantymen Pressgang Mutiny out on Slammin Media. A rowdy, harmony-driven capstan banger that hints at the bigger vision of their upcoming album Departure, […]

Cornish Folk-Punkers All For Jolly have announced an admirable new single ‘Lifeblood’ as part of a wider campaign highlighting the crisis facing grassroots music venues. Known for their energetic […]

It’s that time of year again for the London Celtic Punks’ annual Best Of list. Another great year for the Celtic-Punk scene has passed, with tons of new bands emerging worldwide and so many […]

A couple of late releases to wind up 2025 completely the first of which is the new album from Dutch Celtic-Folk-Punk band LQR The latest album from LQR (pronounced LIQUOR) Infused was released on […]

Every single year in our quest to cover every release from the Celtic-Punk scene we try to squeeze in any that we have missed throughout the year. Apologies to the bands that we were not able to give […]

Part Irish Folk, part Vaudeville, part spirit of Punk, the Donegal born, German based JP Kennedy has a new single out inspired by a song written in Irish by his late grandfather with one of his […]

THE CELTIC NATIONS Every single year in our quest to cover every release from the Celtic-Punk scene we try to squeeze in any that we have missed throughout the year. Apologies to the bands that we […]

Another year down as London Celtic Punks celebrate our 16th year of pushing Celtic-Punk, Folk-Punk, Punk and Irish Folk onto you lot of  working class drunx, punx, vagabonds and layabouts. KEEPING […]

The awe inspiring Les Ramoneurs De Menhirs have returned with their fifth studio album, D’ar gad ataw! (- Always in Combat!). Nearly two decades of promoting free Brittany beyond its own frontiers […]

Celtic nations are renowned for their rich cultural heritage all have unique Christmas customs that reflect their history and traditions. Today we explore some of these. Celtic-Punk is also all about […]

The original Kingston Trio’s much sought after Christmas album! Mostly unfamiliar Christmas songs, recorded in 1960 by the multi Grammy award winning band who were America’s #1 band for a decade […]

Get ready for the new album from the defiant, genre-smashing sound of die Strömms. One of the most prolific bands in the scene that’s carved out its own niche: Southern Celtic Cowpunk. When I […]

The new St. Doyle & The Last Call Philharmonic EP may not be exactly what we’re use to from the former Charm City Saints frontman by hell it’s a right grower so go ahead give it a chance.  […]

Since 1987 Fairytale Of New York has been released every year around this time and so it is that it’s out again this year on vinyl but with a new twist. Fairytale Of New York has become a social […]

If Celtic-Punk was to have a supergroup then it would have to involve key members of the Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly and The Pogues… well welcome to the Walker Roaders and they have a new […]

The Italian Celtic-Punk scene continues to go from strength to strength with the release of Zeckyboys second album. MK Mike gives it a listen and gives it two thumbs up! The latest album from the […]

To celebrate the 81st birthday of Ralph McTell today we visit his 1969 Spiral Staircase. A Folk gem packed with heartfelt lyrics with the classic ‘Streets of London’ stealing the show, it […]

So here we are with the last Odds ‘n’ Sods of 2025. The year has flown by with the Celtic-Punk scene still thriving against all the odds. Find all the recent music, videos, gig news and […]

Ah, Ireland — land of saints, scholars, and scandalously talented musicians. If you thought you’d heard it all when it comes to Irish music, hold onto your pint because there’s a new band […]

In a world where Irish traditional music is often boxed into expected forms, No Name Trio offers something far more daring. This is not just another trad session. This is a convergence of three […]

There’s something deeply ancient and sacred about winter, and no one captures that essence quite like Emaline Delapaix in her new single “When The Light Falls (And The Bear Sleeps).” Written […]

In the glowing tapestry of contemporary Celtic music, Amelia Hogan’s voice is a thread of bright, burnished gold. With the release of her latest album, Burnished, the San Francisco-based vocalist, […]

There’s a storm outside, and I am in the comfort of my bedroom listening to Niteworks. I got into their music after hearing Valtos. I love these new groups sprouting out. During the pandemic,  I […]

Neck - The Foggy Dew The Currency - 888 The Mighty Regis - Paddy Don't Live In Hollywood The Electrics - Caledonia The Rumjacks - An poc ar buile The Placks - The Bomb, the Bullet & the Gun […]

Shite'n'Onions Celtic-punk podcast #119 Prydein - Run Run Away The Mahones - The Hunger & The Fight The Placks - Rebellious Son The Placks - The Mountain Men Clovers Revenge - Old Hag, You Have […]

The Tossers - Johnny McGuire's Wake McDermotts 2 Hours - Dirty Davey Gerard Smith - The Maid Of Cabra West 1916 - For Whiskey Irish Whispa - Hot Asphalt Greenland Whalefishers - Darkness Hugh […]

Podcast #117 feature Greenland Whalefishers from their new album Based On A True Story - www.shitenonions.com The Skels - When The Devil's Whore Arrives Greenland Whalefishers - Friend-Enemy Black 47 […]

St. Patrick's Day Podcast 2020 from Shite'n'Onions  www.shitenonions.com Neck - Every Day's St Patrick's Day The Skels - Have A Drink Ya Bastards Black 47 - Green Suede Shoes The Muckers - Let's All […]

Merry Christmas from Shite'n'Onions The Walker Roaders - Lord Randall's Bastard Son Alternative Ulster - All I Want For Christmas Is A Divorce Langers Ball - Auld Lang Syne The Walker Roaders - Seo […]

Die lebhafte Muttersprache der Luxemburger Folk-Punk Band Scheppe Siwen wird auch das Markenzeichen der neuen CD sein, die im November dieses Jahres erscheinen wird. Heute ist vorab bereits ein Video […]

Zum Promoten ihres neuen Albums „The Devil’s Own Invention“ gehen die Brogues in diesem Herbst auf Tour. Termine Fr 27.09. Schmölln/Thür Sa 28.09. Fürth/Bay Di 01.10. AVAILABLE Mi 02.10. […]

O’Malley heißt eigentlich keiner von ihnen. Die Band aus Limerick hat  sich nach dem Pub benannt, in dem sie Mitte der Achtziger als akustisches Trio angefangen hat. Seitdem hat es Auftritte in […]

Destitution Road (Roaring Jack) - Mickey Rickshaw - Behind The Eight Ball Coming Home - Handsome Young Strangers - The Bleeding Bridge Home In Song - Mickey Rickshaw - Home In Song Martyrs of the […]

Das BASSUM-OPEN-AIR (in der Nähe von Bremen) hat sich in kürzester Zeit im überregionalen Veranstaltungs- und Konzertkalender etabliert. Aus der Idee, ein eigenes Konzertwochenende aus Spaß an […]

Die Trongate Rum Riots stammen aus Glasgow, einer Stadt, die ebenso von salziger maritimer Tradition durchdrungen ist wie ihre Musik. Ursprünglich als Sea Shanty-Band gegründet, um diesen reichen […]

Zur Musikgattung „Americana“ gibt es das Gegenstück „Australiana“, bestens vertreten durch Simply Bushed aus Sydney. In ihrem Heimatland sind sie für ihre herzhaften Live-Shows und ihren […]

Nach einer erfolgreichen Tour 2017 werden die RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS mit ihrem Original-Scottish-Bag-Rock die deutschen Bühnen auch 2019 wieder erobern und ihr Publikum davon überzeugen, dass […]

Das gute Stück erscheint am 30.06.19 und ist ab dann erhältlich auf www.stout-music.de/shop. Und in Kürze auf allen Download- und Streaming-Plattformen. […]

Die Waterboys sind seit 1983 in ständig wechselnder Besetzung die Band von Mike Scott. Der 60-jährige, in Irland lebende Songwriter ist immer seinen eigenen Weg gegangen und hatte speziell in den […]

Yeehaa – die Gerüchte stimmen: Die Sauerländer Irish-Folk-Punk-Legende Lady Godiva is back in town again… Gut fünf Jahre nach dem restlos ausverkauften Reunion-Konzert anlässlich ihres 20. […]

Die schottische Band Coast begeht in diesem Jahr ihr Zehnjähriges, was man am Erscheinen ihrer ersten Single Colours im Mai 2009 festmachen kann. Frontmann und Songschreiber Paul Eastham […]

Normalerweise kann ich all die Wünsche für die Unterstützung eines Crowdfundings nicht aufgreifen, es wären einfach zu viele und unser Magazin würde eine eigene Plattform. Manchmal gibt es aber […]

Raise Your Pints geht in die vierte Runde und wieder präsentiert MacSlons Radio 20 handverlesene Bands mit jeweils einem repräsentativen Song. Wer sich diesen Sampler anhört, wird auf eine Reise […]

Ich gebe es zu, ich war zu langsam. „Ashes & Wishes“ hätte in die Bestenliste 2018 gehört. Aber ich war es! Zu langsam! Dennoch muss ich euch dieses Album dringend ans Herz legen. Denn The […]

CUVEE DES CELTES 8 Juin 2019 Mic Mac L'association Celtic Rock France s'est toujours donnée l'objectif de vous […]

Als wir 2018 The Moorings in Arnsberg gesehen haben, fand ich einen Sampler an ihrem Merchstand. Eine CD in einer Kartonstecktasche, 14 Songs stark, kostenlos. Dabei handelt es sich um einen […]