U2
Dublin's proudest export — they defined arena rock for three decades.
The Cranberries
Celtic indie rock with Dolores O'Riordan's unmistakable wail.
Thin Lizzy
Hard rock's Celtic warriors — twin guitar harmonies unlike anyone else.
Primordial
Celtic black metal steeped in Irish mythology and post-colonial sorrow.
Fontaines D.C.
Dublin's literate, ferocious post-punk revival act.
Sinead O'Connor
Fearless, singular Irish vocal and political icon.
The Dublin music scene
Dublin (Ireland) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 5 genres. Literary spirit, Celtic soul, pub sessions. Dublin turned folklore into global anthems.
The most represented genres are rock (2), indie (1) and metal (1). The scene also includes punk and pop.
The earliest year on record is Sinead O'Connor (1966) and the latest is Fontaines D.C. (2017); the busiest decade on the map is the 1960s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: U2, The Cranberries, Thin Lizzy and Primordial. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- Belfast Northern Ireland, UK · 147 km
- Liverpool England, UK · 219 km
- Manchester England, UK · 273 km
- Cardiff Wales, UK · 293 km
- Birmingham England, UK · 308 km
- Glasgow Scotland, UK · 316 km
Questions about Dublin music
What music is Dublin known for?
Dublin is known for rock, electronic music. Notable acts include U2, The Cranberries, Thin Lizzy.
How many bands are from Dublin?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Dublin, spanning rock, indie, metal, punk, pop.