Longwave Music is a record and publishing label founded in 2018 to support local artists on the South West Coast of Ireland. In 2020 Longwave Music Radio LMR opened an online radio station to offer an alternative platform to artists during Covid lockdown. This soon blossomed to uncover original indie music from all corners of the world. As musicians and music lovers ourselves we understand what it takes to write an original song and play it to an audience. We are delighted to introduce you to this new music from all over the globe and hope you enjoy listening to original material as much as we do....
Anita Cane Violins is steadily carving her path as one of Italy’s most exciting and genre-defying singer-songwriters. Emerging from Como, a picturesque city nestled at the foot of the Alps, Anita’s music reflects her rich cultural heritage and bold approach to blending genres. Her latest single, "Raise Your Vibe", released in collaboration with producer Paolo De Santis (Desanudo) and rapper Roger aka Erre, marks a new chapter in her sonic evolution—a lush fusion of neo-soul, laid-back electronica, and a dash of 90s nostalgia that feels both contemporary and timeless.
Since the release of her debut single, "Sere d’estate", in 2020, Anita has demonstrated an......
A Musical Identity Shaped by International InfluencesIn the heart of Brno, Czech Republic’s vibrant second city, singer, pianist and composer Kristina Kubíková is carving out a musical world rooted in emotional honesty, intricate harmonies and a lifelong fascination with the meeting point between music and language. With her upcoming album Music 27, she steps forward as a fully independent artist, offering a sound shaped by international influences and deeply personal reflection.
Growing up captivated by British and Irish music, Kubíková cites Freddie Mercury, Bono, and the temperate sensitivity of Scottish and Irish folk as major touchstones.......
New Indie Music Show Playlist
Choice tracks from around the world sent to us here at LMR
Listen now or at a time that suits you. Tracklist below. Wait for it...
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Oscar Wilkins: Slow Burn and the Rediscovery of the Mystique in Music
For Oscar Wilkins, music isn’t just a form of expression—it’s a craft that thrives on passion and intensity. With a sound rooted in R&B but amplified by rock & pop elements, the Dublin-based artist is carving out a unique space in the music world. “I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel,” he explains. “I just want to put my own spin on it, to create something people can connect with.”
Finding His Sound
Starting his journey in R&B, Oscar quickly realised that he didn’t want to be confined to genre conventions. Instead, he infused his music with an edge......
The Edges – Naimee Coleman - Review
From the next big thing in Irish pop to seasoned songwriter, Naimee Coleman returns to the Irish music scene on her own terms.
Somewhere rooted in the underbelly of your subconscious is the catchy hook of Aurora’s ethereal spin on Duran Duran’s classic hit "Ordinary World." It’s a track that captured the essence of the time when the Celtic Tiger flourished, The Corrs were dubbed the future of Irish pop, and dance was king. What Elizabeth Frazer was to Massive Attack’s "Teardrop," Naimee Coleman was to Aurora’s "Ordinary World" — it’s body and soul.
An impressive start; she was signed to the music......
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The New Leaves, like so many contemporary music projects, emerged from the post pandemic wilderness. Consisting of four childhood friends from County Down in Northern Ireland, the band blend lush, three-part harmonies, nature inspired lyrics and modern folk aesthetics to brand them as a new, unique force in the genre. The four members came together to breathe life into an expanding songbook written by McKay, who attempts to capture the natural beauty, history, and mythology of homelife beneath the Mourne Mountains and the beautiful townlands that surround Carlingford Lough.
The New Leaves are:
Decky McKay – Vocals, Guitar.
Cian O’ Hare -......
