celtic punk/rock world

Sweden’s Finnegan’s Hell have created a new branch of Celtic-Punk by adding influences from Hard Rock, Hillbilly Country and Swedish Folk. The band that the press called the kings of The New Wave […]

Season 21, Episode #6 Here is another long overdo episode for you all to feast you ears on. I have all my weekly shows in a folder and ready to post but this shit can be a process sometimes. Anyway […]

One off collaboration between indie-pop pioneers Primal Scream and 80’s legends Dexys in solidarity with striking rail workers. After a plea from the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport […]

It’s cliched to be cynical at Christmas so roll out the Yuletide jumper, Bailey’s and good cheer and start your Christmas with this months Odds’n’Sods! A brand new Odds’n’Sods round-up of […]

Delayed, delayed and delayed again the fourth album from O’Hamsters, Celtic-Punk band from Kyiv, Ukraine, finally sees the light of day. Not even a full-scale Russian invasion can stop Celtic-Punk! […]

Chris Barry from Grass Mud Horse has been a very busy man since we last heard from him. Starring in several movies (or at least appearing in several movies!) and then re-locating back to his adopted […]

We rarely touch upon Folk-Metal on the site but when we do we tend to love it and Swede’s Rådarna have a new 3-track EP out now. Several Metal genres and even a touch of Celtic-Punk make this an […]

It can’t be much joy being Finland’s only Celtic flavoured Punk Rock but Loretta Problem have been kicking and screaming since 1991 and are still going strong. Loretta Problem may have been […]

After a couple of years of misery for Celtic-Punk fans 2022 has been something of a special year with the biggest and best the scene has to offer all releasing albums and The Real McKenzies even […]

#Hatethesinlovethesinner New 4 track EP from Irish based Celtic Punk / Rock Band The Cardinal Sins. I had to check right back through the London Celtic Punks index to find The Cardinal Sins previous […]

Love, drinking, fighting, hope are the topics that occupy Celtic-Punk giants The Mahones on their brand new album Jameson Street. Their first studio album in three years. Probably the most prolific […]

Czech Republicans release a brand new rebel song about convicts on their way to Van Diemen’s land revolting against the guards, stealing their ship and becoming pirates. Prague based Foggy Dude are […]

Smashing debut album from The Mullins. Celtic Folk’n’Punk from southern France One of the best things about Celtic-Punk is that bands don’t tend to rely on anyone but themselves and their fans […]

2022 is nearly over and hasn’t it gone quickly blah, blah, blah. But it has hasn’t it? November already and almost time to raise a beer to the freedom fighter Guy Fawkes. The only person to enter […]

Swedish Celtic-Punk Rockers Finnegan’s Hell are back with another taster from their upcoming new album. If it’s half as good as the songs they’ve already released it’s a winner!! Today, […]

We have discovered a new English Celtic-Punk band from Telford in the Midlands and The Endings have only been together for twelve years! Today we review their recently released new album of […]

Their are some very talented bastards out there in the Celtic-Punk scene! One such is Colin Mulholland who has written, composed, performed, recorded, mixed and produced his own material for a few […]

Hot on the heels of their debut single comes the debut album from raucous and rowdy Italian Celtic-Punkers Zeckyboys. After the success of their debut single a release I have been looking forward to […]

There’s a price that you pay living life on the booze! The newest tune from Vancouver’s Paddy Waggin’ featuring neighbour Finny McConnell from The Mahones. ‘Life On The Booze’ dates back to […]

Stunning debut release of Celtic-Punk direct from the Celtic Heartlands. Six tracks from The Ramstampits full of power, originality, melody, anthemic choruses and variation, performed by some of the […]

In a months time two of Ireland’s most interesting bands go head to head on the same night in north London. Aye some eejit has booked them both to play 15th December in Camden only a few hundred […]

Season 21, Episode #5  So… we might be on Episode #4 or #5, but it doesn’t matter! The important part is that there is a new show, finally! I can make excuses but the bottom line is I am just […]

Yup, we don’t have an album or artist review yet. However, I have another album review coming up in a few days. I want to stretch out my album reviews so that I can post random stuff. And I guess […]

If you are on the move today and want mobile music, you can give Julie Fowlis a listen. Her songs are traditional in style, but they are also relatable in an urban setting. Something to go along with […]

Looking for a new acoustic guitar to play with your Irish music? Check out McIlroy Guitars. Instrument builder Dee has been creating exceptional guitars for years. He is also a musician and has […]

Before the 2010s, Irish musician Karl Nesbitt started an exceptional but modest musical venture as an instrument tutor. He also collaborated with other musicians and then released his solo album The […]

Sorry to be away for quite a bit. It was a busy month here with all cycling and art events combined. However, I am always glad to be back to what I love doing the most: telling you about good music. […]

Season 21, Episode #3  Well I am back without a 6 month wait! The response to the expanded Paddy Rock pallet has been nothing short of brilliant. Seems Oi! transcends Celtic Punk extremely well, I […]

Season 21, Episode #3  So its been a hot minute since I’ve posted a new show, sorry.  There has been school, kids, shows blah blah blah…  Anyway, if you are a fan then you’ve been listening […]

  Hold Fast may have gotten their start in 2016, but their 2021 release, Last of the Rebels, feels rooted in the 1600s. The album is reminiscent of the golden age of piracy, taking the listener on a […]

It is with the greatest of pleasure that Paddy Rock Radio proudly presents the world debut of the new SIR REG video ‘Kick Out The Scum’ from their forthcoming album ‘Kings of Sweet Feck […]

Season 21, Episode #2  Am calling this show the late bloomer I have had it uploaded and ready for weeks, maybe months now! And it’s a real banger, just you wait. The thing is school is so busy […]

Season 21, Episode #1 As we kick 2021’s ass out the door now is the time to have a look at some of the great Celtic Punk & Rock the year brought  us. Its not as much as previous years, […]

Season 20, Episode #11 Well October is here and my birthday has come and gone once again, still not a fan but they get less painful because I care less. One thing is for sure though, the older I get […]

Season 20, Episode #10 And you didn’t have to wait months and months! I actually got a late start on today’s show and was not even close to prepared, in fact I made this playlist while I was […]

Season 20, Episode #9 FINALLY – Its been a busy summer and I have only been doing the live shows.  But don’t let the title fool you, no script is used ever here at Paddy Rock. That is if you […]

Remote Ruaille Buaille is the aptly-named latest album from Wild Colonial Bhoys. Ruaille Buaille being Irish for “mayhem” or “commotion,” is a suitable phrase to describe the antics of this […]

Season 20, Episode #8 has arrive, #8 is just around the corner. Sorry these have been taking their time in arriving but if you were tuning into the live shows this would not be a problem  🙂 […]

Season 20, Episode #7 has arrive, #8 is just around the corner. Sorry these have been taking their time in arriving but if you were tuning into the live shows this would not be a problem  🙂 […]

Season 20, Episode #6 is here for your listening pleasure.  With doing these shows live I thought they would be posted more frequently as I record every line  episode. I suppose that is just me […]

Hi, remember me? Been on hiatus for a while but now we're ready to go again. And man was I rusty doing this! But anyway, I FINALLY have episode 44 in the can and to paraphrase one of my personal […]

Hello friends! Welcome to 2021! I think we can all agree that although 2020 was an absolute shitshow of massive proportions, it did give us some fantastic music for us to listen to while in various […]

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas ya punks! Welcome to the fourth annual Celtic Punkcast Christmas Special! I have some stuff I've never played and also some suggestions of some other stuff you may have […]

G'day again from Moyston here in the beautiful Grampians in Australia. I'm back with another show jammed full of some of the best Celtic Punk, Folk Punk and Celtic Rock from every corner of the […]

G'day all and Happy Halloween (although let's face it, 2020 has been a nightmare all year). Here is the October show, featuring some great new tunes, a couple of Halloween tracks and of course the […]

Hi everyone, hope you're all ok and staying healthy (and sane!) during this weird period of time we are living in. Hopefully this new episode of the show will help make your day a wee bit better. […]

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 […]

Hi everyone, and yep I'm back after a bit of a break with some kick arse music for you all to enjoy. Plenty of great music so I won't say much more. Here's this months playlist:   TOXIC […]

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 […]

Hi again everyone, back with the 38th instalment of the little show from Moyston called the Celtic Punkcast. And episode 38 is a good one too I must say. Some new music, some old favourites and bands […]